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Cardin, Boozman, Wyden and Young Introduce Tax Credit to Help Blind Americans Afford Access Technology
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 4, 2023:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) are leading the effort to create a refundable tax credit to help blind Americans afford access technology. The Access Technology Affordability Act of 2023, introduced Thursday, would allow for more widespread access to adapted computers, text-to-speech screen access software and electronic Bra
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Cardin, Marshall, Ruppersberger Lead Bicameral Effort to End Cyclical Violence and Protect Crime Victims
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 4, 2023:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have introduced legislation to expand hospital-based violence intervention services and prevention programs for survivors of violent crimes. The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act will help establish and expand such programs nationwide and ensure health and trauma professionals are delivering the care that survivors need
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Cardin, Marshall, Ruppersberger Lead Bicameral Effort to End Cyclical Violence and Protect Crime Victims
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have introduced legislation to expand hospital-based violence intervention services and prevention programs for survivors of violent crimes. The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act will help establish and expand such programs nationwide and ensure health and trauma professionals are delivering the care that survivors need in t
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Cardin-Thune Bill Prohibits Name, Image and Likeness Tax Write-Offs for College Sports
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight and John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Oversight, today reintroduced the Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit individuals and organizations from using the charitable tax deduction for specific cont
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VAN HOLLEN, BOOKER, LEE INTRODUCE BILL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 4, 2023:
This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) introduced the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, legislation to strengthen the medical workforce that treats sickle cell disease (SCD) and provide funding for services to improve the quality of life for the increasing number of adult patients living with the disease.
"For Americans livi
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VAN HOLLEN, HEINRICH CALL ON DEA TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO LIFESAVING OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and a bipartisan group of senators in calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take further action to remove barriers to buprenorphine, a lifesaving drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
Specifically, the senators are urging the DEA to initiate a multi-agency evaluation of buprenorphine with the Food
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