Press Releases & Statements

August 27, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $63,000 GRANT FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR HANCOCK SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $63,000 grant to the Washington County Public Schools to install three miles of fiber optic cable through Hancock. The cable will enable over 600 students enrolled in Hancock Elementary, Middle and High School to have access to high speed internet access. "High-speed Internet service is the information highway of the 21st Centur… Continue Reading

August 27, 2009

CARDIN ANNOUNCES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS APPROVAL FOR MID-CHESAPEAKE BAY PROJECT

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) today announced that the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) has given a favorable rating to the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project, a major step in keeping the Port of Baltimore channel open and restoring two major islands in the Chesapeake Bay. On July 27, Senator Cardin accompanied Major General Robert L. Van Antwerp, commanding general for the Army Corps of Engineers, on a helicopter fly-ove… Continue Reading

August 26, 2009

STATEMENT BY U.S. SENATOR BENJAMIN L. CARDIN ON DEATH OF SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY

"Today, I join all Americans in mourning the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, one of the most influential and dedicated Senators of our time. Senator Kennedy was a legislator's legislator who had the leadership, wisdom and profound understanding of complicated issues to accomplish great things for our nation. His passing leaves an enormous hole in the U.S. Senate. "During Senator Kennedy's 46 years in the Senate, he had a tremendous impact on the issues that hav… Continue Reading

August 21, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULKSI ANNOUNCE $78.3 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDS FOR MARYLAND TRANSIT

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today announced that the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is receiving $78,321,223 in federal grant money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Funds will be used for priority infrastructure projects, including the purchase of buses and railcars, expanding parking and service, repairing station platforms and tunnels, upgra… Continue Reading

August 20, 2009

SENATORS CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR MD SHIPYARDS AS PART OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced grants to two Maryland shipyards totaling more than $4 million as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). A grant of $2.4 million has been awarded to General Ship Repair Corp. in Baltimore City. The shipyard, which is located on Key Highway, will use the funds to build a n… Continue Reading

August 17, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $30,000 TO REHABILITATE HANCOCK COMMUNITY CENTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $60,000 grant to the City of Hancock, Maryland. The grant will be used to rehabilitate a community center to provide young people with social, recreational and educational programming like Boy and Girl Scouts. "Every child should have ample opportunities to learn and play and grow in a safe environment with sol… Continue Reading

August 17, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $200,000 FOR CAREER TRAINING IN GARRETT COUNTY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $200,000 grant to the Garrett County Board of Commissioners to purchase equipment for the Career Technology Training Center (CTTC). "Federal investments like this help keep Maryland's workforce competitive even during tough economic times. High school graduates, community college students and adults seeking new skills … Continue Reading

August 17, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $60,000 FOR SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IN CUMBERLAND

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $60,000 grant to Western Maryland SCORE for its Regional Small Business Assistance program. "Small businesses have always been the engine that drives our economy forward, particularly in tough times. This Appalachian Regional Commission grant will help create jobs and develop local businesses who will deliver the kind … Continue Reading

August 14, 2009

CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE $250,000 TO EXPAND SAFE, AFFORDABLE WATER SUPPLY IN FROSTBURG

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $250,000 to the City of Frostburg to construct water supply improvements in the Mt. Savage community. "This ARC grant will help ensure that the people of Frostburg continue to have access to a safe, affordable, and reliable water supply. As a member of the Senate Committee on… Continue Reading

August 13, 2009

SENATOR CARDIN DISCUSSES HEALTH CARE REFORM WITH GRAYSHORE

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August 12, 2009

SENATOR CARDIN PRESENTS TRI-STATE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WITH CHECK FOR $1.2 MILLION

August 12, 2009

SENATOR CARDIN HOLDS HEALTH CARE TOWN HALL MEETING AT HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

August 10, 2009

SENATOR CARDIN, REP. CUMMINGS TOUR BALTIMORE CITY'S HEALTHY START PROGRAM

August 10, 2009

SENATOR CARDIN HOLDS HEALTH CARE TOWN HALL MEETING AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY

August 07, 2009

BIPARTISAN COALITION URGES AFGHANISTAN TO ENSURE WOMEN CANDIDATES AND VOTERS FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE AUGUST 20 ELECTIONS

August 06, 2009

CARDIN, SNOWE ANNOUNCE BILL TO GUARANTEE QUALITY OF MORTGAGE SECURITIES

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August 06, 2009

NOMINATION OF JUDGE SONIA SOTOMAYOR TO BE ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT

The confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court will be my first Supreme Court Justice confirmation vote as a Senator. It is an honor for me to represent the people of Maryland in the United States Senate and to serve on the Judiciary Committee. I particularly want to thank Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Sessions for the dignified manner in which the Committee handled the nomination process of Judge Sotomayor. … Continue Reading

August 05, 2009

CARDIN WELCOMES RELEASE OF DETAINED AMERICAN JOURNALISTS IN NORTH KOREA

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, released the following statement in response to reports of the pardon and release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee: "I welcome the reported release of the two American journalists detained in North Korea. I commend President Clinton's efforts to secure their release. The North Korean regime has finally done the right thing by granting the re… Continue Reading

August 04, 2009

CARDIN APPLAUDS BALTIMORE RED LINE LIGHT RAIL DECISION

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) , a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation Subcommittee, today praised Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley for advancing the locally preferred alternative for Baltimore's Red Line. The light rail project will run 14 miles from east to west, operating between Woodlawn and the Johns Hopkins Bayview medical complex. … Continue Reading

August 04, 2009

CARDIN APPLAUDS PURPLE LINE LIGHT RAIL DECISION

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) , a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation Subcommittee, today praised Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley for advancing the Purple Line development for Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. The proposed 16.3-mile light rail line will connect major centers of Bethesda/Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, University of Maryland/College Park, and New Carrolton with residential and busines… Continue Reading

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