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Van Hollen Statement on the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012
Mar 1, 2012
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Today Maryland Congressman Van Hollen issued the following statement on the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012, which was signed into law by Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley: “The Civil Marriage Protection Act, signed into law today by Governor O'Malley, represents a historic moment in the histo...
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Van Hollen to Receive Courageous Leadership Award
Jan 13, 2012
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Tonight Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen will be honored at the 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner with the Courageous Leadership Award. The awards dinner was created in 1988 by Carl Snowden and was designed to honor the legacy of Dr. King by honoring men and women who help t...
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Van Hollen Statement on Defense Authorization Conference Report
Dec 15, 2011
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Mr. Speaker: It is with great regret that I rise to oppose this Defense Authorization Conference Report. This is the first Defense Authorization Conference Report I have opposed since I was first elected in 2002. I cannot support this Conference Report because it limits the tools available to detain...
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Van Hollen Statement in opposition to H.R. 3463, the Terminate Election Assistance Commission and Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act and H.R. 527, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act
Dec 2, 2011
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Mr. Speaker, the current House rule provides for consideration of three separate pieces of legislation: H.R. 3463, the Terminate Election Assistance Commission and Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act and H.R. 527, the Regulatory Flexibility Improveme...
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Van Hollen Statement on the Passing of Saul Solorzano
Aug 17, 2011
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Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on the passing of Saul Solorzano, President of CARECEN (Central American Resource Center): “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Saul Solorzano – a true leader and a tireless advocate for over 20 years. From human rights ...
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Van Hollen Statement on the Extension of Expiring Provisions in the Patriot Act
May 26, 2011
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Mr. Speaker, in February of this year, I voted to support a three-month extension of the Patriot Act provisions in today’s underlying legislation in order to give Congress time to build a consensus around necessary, common sense reform. Today, it is with great reluctance that I must stand in opposit...
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Van Hollen Statement on Black History Month
Feb 1, 2011
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Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement in honor of Black History Month: “Eighty-five years ago Dr. Carter G. Woodson began the tradition of honoring African Americans each February for their sacrifices and achievements, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of ...
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Van Hollen Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Citizens United Ruling
Jan 21, 2011
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Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United: “Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Citizens United ruling, a radical decision that allowed corporations to spend unlimited money in elect...
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