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Economic Stimulus Rebate: Cardin gives a public service announcement on how to still receive a stimulus rebate.

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic National Hispanic Heritage month, a time to celebrate and honor the many achievements of the Hispanic-American community. From love of family and faith to service to our nation, Hispanic Americans are committed to the principles that have made our nation great - justice, equality and freedom.

-- Senator Benjamin L. Cardin

	*Gas Prices: Congressmen John Lewis (D-GA) and Jim Ramstad (R-MN), recently launched companion legislation to the Cardin-Snowe Fair Deal for Volunteers Act of 2008 (S. 3246), which would provide relief to volunteers who use their personal vehicles for charitable activities. Click here for more information...*

	*Voting rights: I am gravely concerned that due to poor civil rights enforcement efforts at the Justice Department and numerous new election laws and rules on the books, that many eligible voters will be disenfranchised in the upcoming general election. Click here for more information...*

	*Harriet Tubman National Park: In July, Senators Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) introduced The Harriet Tubman National Historical Park* and The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park Act. Click here for more information...

	*Chesapeake Bay: President Bush wants to eliminate funding for the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed program enacted as part of the 2008 Farm Bill. He is wrong on the science and wrong on our farmers' needs. Click here for more information...*