WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) today announced $1,612,926 to bolster flooding mitigation efforts in the City of Cambridge in Dorchester County. The federal funds, provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund, will support the design and permitting of a flood barrier along the shoreline of the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the January Jobs Report: "While Republicans continue rooting for a recession, the January jobs report released this morning is another confirmation that not only are their fantasies are just that. Our economy is stronger than ever. This month's gains mean that more than 14.8 million jobs have been added to the economy since Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the passing of civil rights leader and radio host Joe Madison:"I am saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and civil rights leader, Joe Madison. Joe brought inspiration and truth to many in the D.C. metro region and the world. I know he will be greatly missed by listeners throughout Maryland's Fifth District and across the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) introduced H.R. 7184, the CBO Data Access Act, a bipartisan initiative designed to benefit taxpayers by enhancing the efficiency of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) process behind projecting the fiscal impact of proposed legislation. A transparent and efficient federal government is crucial to bes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on his approval of the sale of MQ-9 drones to India, following assurances from the administration about steps taken to address recent allegations of transnational repression. "My approval of this sale was the result of months of painsta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: This week, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of human rights defenders who are attacked for peacefully standing up for human rights and democracy around the world. Chair Cardin also spoke on the introduction of his Human Rights Defenders Protection  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the sale of U.S. F-16s to Turkey after receiving a briefing from Administration officials on the pending sale as well as the status of several concerns the Senator has raised around Turkey: "While Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership was long delayed, it is a welcome step forward and an important signal to the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $1,612,926 to bolster flooding mitigation efforts in the City of Cambridge in Dorchester County. The federal funds, provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund, will support the design and permitting of a flood barrier along the shoreline of the Chop  more