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Cardin and Ruppersberger Present $310K for South Baltimore Education Initiative
Senator Cardin joined Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Towson University President Caret, and local community leaders in presenting $310,479 in federal funds for the Cherry Hill Learning Zone Initiative. The Initiative is a partnership between Towson University and the Baltimore City Public Schools to expand economic and educational opportunities in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of South Baltimore.
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Senator Cardin Speaks to Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
Senator Cardin was the keynote speaker at the annual dinner of the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. During his speech, the Senator stressed the need for greater energy independence to strengthen our national security and to combat global climate change.
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Cardin Returns From Tour of Wicomico River
Senator Cardin and officials from the Delmarva Water Transport Committee took a boat tour of the Wicomico River to view the need for continued dredging of the river. The Wicomico is a critical transportation artery for the Eastern Shore. Without dredging, fuel and other needed supplies would be unable to reach the Port of Salisbury.
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Senator Cardin Tours Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Senator Cardin and officials from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service toured the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge to view the ongoing wetlands restoration. The Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is an important habitat for many animals and is threatened by rising sea levels due to global climate change.
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Cardin Promotes Filing Tax Returns to Receive Economic Stimulus Check
Senator Cardin stressed the need to promptly file tax returns for 2008 in order to receive a tax rebate check under the President's economic stimulus plan during a press conference in Baltimore City. The Senator is joined (from L to R) by Richard Byrd, Jr. of the IRS, Congressmen Elijah Cummings, John Sarbanes, and "Dutch" Ruppersberger, and Joanna Smith-Ramani from the Baltimore CASH Campaign.
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Cardin Presents $400K for Prince George's Co. Africa Trade Office
Senator Cardin presents for $400,000 to Prince George's Co. Executive Jack Johnson (center) and Kwasi Holman, President & CEO, Prince George's Economic Development Corp. This grant will be used to establish an Africa Trade Office in Prince George's County, helping local companies do business with African companies.
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