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U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski has released the following statement to mark the 14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “Fourteen years ago on September 11, 2001, the world watched a terrible tragedy unfold. Nearly 3,000 people were killed that day at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. They […]

During a recent visit to Montgomery College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus on Aug.11 th, Sen. Barbara Mikulski discussed college affordability with students, professors and staff. Mikulski said she wanted to hear from students about college access as part of her Maryland College Affordability Tour. “That’s why I’m here today. Congress is beginning its debate on […]

Senator Ben Cardin issued the following statement on the situation in Baltimore: “We need to restore peace to our beloved Baltimore. I am fully committed to seeking justice for the death of Freddie Gray and support the efforts of thousands of Baltimoreans who have participated in non-violent protests and raised their voices in his memory. […]

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski has issued the following statement about the demonstrations in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray: “I absolutely support the people’s right to be heard, but join the Gray family, faith community and other leaders in calling for an end to violence‎. We need the facts to ensure justice for Freddie […]

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski issued the following statement, today, about the death of Rockville resident Warren Weinstein, who was taken hostage by terrorists from his residence in Pakistan in 2011: “I was truly heartbroken to learn of the news of Warren Weinstein’s death. I, along with several of my colleagues in the Maryland delegation, have […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and the Montgomery County Council are united in their support for U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s bid to become a U.S. Senator. At an endorsement rally on March 9 at the steps of the Council Office Building, the elected leaders expressed their support for Van Hollen’s candidacy. http://youtu.be/L77JKAuKAac You may […]

It was a big day for Congressman Chris Van Hollen who was endorsed for U.S. Senate by the entire Montgomery County Council and County Executive Ike Leggett at a rally in Rockville on March 9.  In his own words: Senator Barbara Mikulski announced last week that she is retiring when her term ends in 2016. […]

Senator Barbara Mikulski’s released the following statement on her decision not to seek reelection in 2016: “It’s great being here in Fells Point today where I spent a good part of my life and where I learned my values. Growing up in East Baltimore was growing up in an urban village where people lived, worked, […]

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski today issued the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued safety recommendations for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) system following the Yellow Line smoke incident on January 12 that caused the death of one passenger, critical injuries to two passengers and the hospitalization of 84 […]

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) issued the following statement (below) after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on Jan. 16 of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) yellow line smoke incident that caused the death of one passenger, critical injuries to two passengers and the hospitalization of 84 others: […]