Jun 28, 2012
I take this time to comment on the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act. This was a good day for the American people. It allows us to move forward with providing universal health care coverage for all Americans--affordable…
Ben Cardin
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Ben Cardin is a United States Senator from Maryland, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout his political career. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Cardin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2007, where he was known for his work on tax policy and social security reform.
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Jun 25, 2012
The Supreme Court has said on numerous occasions that none of the rights in the Bill of Rights are absolute.
Jun 21, 2012
I rise today to commemorate the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812. The U.S. Congress declared war on Great Britain 200 years ago this week. The State of Maryland is proud of its contributions to this ``Second War for…
Jun 20, 2012
I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk…
Jun 20, 2012
first I want to thank Senator Boxer for her extraordinary leadership on these issues. I invite my friend from Wyoming to come to Glen Burnie, MD, and see the 12,000 megawatt Brandon Shores powerplant which it is not only operating, but it…
Jun 20, 2012
Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
Jun 20, 2012
I applaud you for that, and I thank you for bringing together Senator McCain, Senator Thune, and others so that we can have the best chance to pass the PNTR for Russia.
Jun 20, 2012
The tragedy occurred in November of 2009. We asked for action a lot earlier through letters and following legislation.
Jun 18, 2012
I think a national consumption tax can be done in a fairer way than our current income taxes.
Jun 18, 2012
Domestic oil production has increased--increased--every year President Obama has been in office.
Jun 18, 2012
I think it is in the interest of an energy policy that we have national predictability on fracking and on getting natural gas.
Jun 18, 2012
There is also a human cost here. If it is your child that is suffering from asthma, and can't go to camp because of the warnings that are being given...
Jun 18, 2012
To achieve the numbers that the EPA is proposing, just take a look at the work that was done in Maryland.
Jun 18, 2012
We have the technology to achieve these results. It was done in a manner that was not at all disruptive to the utilities.
Jun 18, 2012
It is my understanding that those cost-benefit requirements were as a result of congressional action that you need to do those types of analyses.
Jun 14, 2012
I rise today to commemorate the 96th anniversary of Flag Day in the United States and to draw attention to its heightened significance in this year, the 200th anniversary of the United States' `Second War of Independence,' the War of 1812…
Jun 13, 2012
I join Senators Shaheen and Klobuchar, and I particularly thank Senator Whitehouse for bringing us together. Senator Boxer was on the floor earlier talking about the transportation conference committee, and Senator Begich is also here. We…
Jun 13, 2012
Mr. Chairman, what Mr. Burrell is doing at CareFirst is popularly received locally.
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