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University of Maryland College Park Commencement Address
Dec 19, 2004
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I want to thank President Dan Mote, members of the Board of Regents and trustees, deans, faculty, family and friends, and most of all the graduating class. I have the privilege of serving on the Education and Workforce Committee in the United States Congress, and when we discuss higher education in ...
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Van Hollen: Congress Should Not Abuse Taxpayer Privacy
Dec 6, 2004
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the unanimous consent agreement to strike the FY ’05 omnibus spending bill provision that would allow congressional staff and appropriators access to individual tax returns. But I must point out that Congress made a similar mistake by dropping from the ...
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American Lung Association Honors Van Hollen
Dec 3, 2004
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The American Lung Association today honored Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-8th MD) by presenting him with a special award for his outstanding leadership in helping all Americans breathe easier. Making the presentation was Bruce A. Herring, a member of the American Lung Association Board and chair of its A...
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Van Hollen: Republican Doublespeak Jeopardizes Taxpayers
Dec 2, 2004
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U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today released the following statement as Congress prepares to reconvene to address a controversial provision in the massive 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Conference Report. The provision at issue is harmful to taxpayers. At the same time, the bill eliminate...
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Van Hollen-Mikulski Vow to Keep Fighting for Fair Treatment of Federal Workers
Nov 20, 2004
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Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) issued the following statement, vowing to keep fighting for federal workers after the Bush Administration and the Republican leadership removed provisions to make job competitions fair for federal employees from the final Fis...
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Van Hollen Says it is Time to Get Our Fiscal House in Order
Nov 19, 2004
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As we prepare to convene the 109th Congress, one of our top priorities should be getting our fiscal house in order. Unfortunately, the Republican leadership is sending us in the wrong direction. The House voted recently to raise the debt limit by a total of $800 billion. The vote to raise the debt l...
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Statement of Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) on The IDEA Conference Report
Nov 19, 2004
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this conference report to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Let me at the outset thank Chairman Boehner, Subcommittee Chairman Castle, our ranking member Mr. Miller and our Subcommittee ranking member Ms. Woolsey – along with our Sen...
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