Cardin Calls For A National Discussion On Gun Control Following Newtown School Shooting
“There is no legitimate reason for a civilian to possess a military-style weapon.”
“There is no legitimate reason for a civilian to possess a military-style weapon.”
President Obama has approved an Individual Assistance disaster declaration for Somerset County
Cardin- U.S. has obligation to act when Russia and other countries fail to take action against abuses
“What we are trying to do is much bigger than simply giving food to the poor and hungry”
$11.8 million federal Workforce Innovation Grant funds new program
"The VOW to Hire Heroes Act has worked because it has encouraged businesses to hire veterans in Maryland and around the nation"- Ben
"...let’s end the partisan gridlock and move forward with a bill that will create incentives for hiring and encourage capital expenditures."
Continuing to invest in these small businesses is the smart thing to do for our state and for our nation.
MD Senators Request Resources For Farmers Until Farm Bill Reauthorization
Senator Calls for Four-Pronged Approach
Senators Had Requested LIHEAP Funding through Health and Human Services Department
Moving 450 jobs out of Hyattsville would be a terrible loss for Prince George’s County and the workers at FMS. These are good middle-class jobs for hundreds of trained accountants who have spent their careers in Maryland.
New report highlights almost 30-year difference in life expectancy based on Census data
Senator Points to Maryland as National Model Health Reform
Red Cross volunteers embody what is best of America. They make us very proud and I want to thank them for all they have done for our state and our nation.
A vote of confidence in our state’s Health Care Exchange
EPA’s Sustainable Chesapeake Grant will allow UMD to help local communities improve how they manage stormwater runoff
$2.35 million in Conservation Innovation Grants for the Chesapeake Bay region.
The projects will involve 9,000 volunteers in restoring 176 miles of streamside forests and establishing 170,000 square feet of green roofs and rain gardens.
Our aging water infrastructure system poses risks to human health and safety and environmental quality. In today’s economy, the economic benefits and job creation associated with repairing our water infrastructure are substantial.
Oyster aquaculture will provide a new generation of watermen a valuable fishery while also allowing wild oysters to return to their central role in the Chesapeake ecosystem.
Let's get it done so the Federal Government can be there to help the communities that have been affected by Sandy. It is the right thing to do.- Ben
Time and time again our national conscious has been rocked by tragic events such as this and time and time again we have rallied around those affected and emerged stronger. We can do a much better job of protecting public safety
“Human rights violators in all corners of the world should understand that the United States is committed to support and defend human dignity and justice for those who stand up against oppression.”
This legislation serves as encouragement for champions of democracy, promoters of civil rights, and advocates of free speech across the globe that America stands firmly on their side.