Oct 17, 2011
Our current systems and programs and policies and practices are inadequate. We need to recognize that.
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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Oct 13, 2011
I ask that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Oct 13, 2011
The bill I introduced last week, the End Racial Profiling Act, would build on the Department of Justice's current ``Guidance Regarding the Use of Race by Federal Law Enforcement Agencies'' issued in 2003. This official Department of…
Oct 13, 2011
last week I introduced legislation in the Senate that would prohibit the use of racial profiling by Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. The End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1670, had been introduced in previous Congresses by our…
Oct 13, 2011
I take this time to comment on a vote that took place earlier this week that the people of this Nation are having a hard time understanding--why the Republicans are filibustering legislation that will allow us to consider job growth in…
Oct 6, 2011
today I am introducing legislation in the Senate that would prohibit the use of racial profiling by Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies. The End Racial Profiling Act, ERPA, had been introduced in previous Congresses by former…
Oct 6, 2011
today I am proud to introduce the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2011 along with my colleagues, Majority Leader Reid and Senator Boxer. This legislation will allow local communities to improve their water…
Oct 5, 2011
I rise to urge my colleagues to support the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, S. 1619, of which I am proud to be an original cosponsor. I wish to thank my colleague and friend, Mr. Brown, the Senator from Ohio, for his…
Oct 3, 2011
This is not just about public health issues, it really has a direct economic impact.
Oct 3, 2011
Farming is, someone has to have a real motivation to be a farmer today. It is not easy.
Oct 3, 2011
We are spending $450 million to take those solids and to build the largest thermal hydrology project in the world.
Oct 3, 2011
today I am proud to introduce the Justice Thurgood Marshall's Elementary School Study Act. The elementary school that Justice Marshall attended, known as PS 103, located in my hometown of Baltimore, is a place of national significance…
Oct 3, 2011
These in turn harm the fishing, recreation and service industries that are dependent on the health of those waterways.
Oct 3, 2011
Nutrient pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus has consistently ranked as one of the top causes of degradation of some of U.S. waters for more than a decade.
Oct 3, 2011
I think we all agree on local flexibility, as long as they meet the standards.
Oct 3, 2011
It results in significant water quality problems, including harmful algae blooms and declines in wildlife and wildlife habitat.
Oct 3, 2011
It is my understanding that there has been a lot of discussion about the numeric nutrient standards.
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