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U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and member of the Senate Community College Caucus, today applauded President Obama’s plan to make community college more affordable for American families. “I applaud the President’s proposal to make community college tuition-free for responsible students. I believe […]

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) issued the following statement on the plane crash in Gaithersburg which killed six people: “My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones in yesterday’s plane crash in Gaithersburg especially to the Gemmell Family. My deepest gratitude goes to the first responders who rushed to the scene […]

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today spoke out on the Senate floor to congratulate the Baltimore Orioles on clinching the American League (AL) East Division title this week. The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to secure their title. The Orioles last won the […]

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin made a visit to Rockville this week where he met with Councilmembers to fill them in on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. and to hear their concerns. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related:

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today (Dec. 23) praised President Obama’s announcement of a one percent pay raise for federal employees in January of 2014. “I’m proud to fight on the front lines for federal employee pay as hard as federal employees fight on the front lines each […]

Cheryl Kagan announced on Nov. 19 that she plans to run for the District 17 State Senate seat in 2014. Kagan is a Former state legislator and longtime Democratic activist, who represented District 17 (primarily Rockville and Gaithersburg) in the House of Delegates for eight years. “We need an effective advocate who will work tirelessly […]

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski met with the Montgomery County Council on Feb. 11 over an informal lunch to discuss local and federal issues of interest. Mikulski, who was recently named the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, shared some dire news about the possible impact of sequestration next month on Maryland and Montgomery County if […]