Monday - November 25, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for Wednesday October 02, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Cardin Statement on Iran's Escalatory Strikes into Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Iran's recent attacks on Israel: "Today's rocket attacks serve as yet more undeniable evidence of Iran's support for Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other proxies in the region. These deliberate strikes targeting civilian populations in Israel are deeply concerning, and I c  more

Cardin Statement on the Ports Strike and Port of Baltimore
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released the following statement on negotiations between United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen's Association. "The Port of Baltimore lost too much time and work because of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. We cannot lose more ground. That said, collective bargaining rights are critical, and I fully support the workers in ex  more

Hoyer Statement on Iran Missile Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the Iran missile attack on Israel:"Today, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles in yet another attack on our Israeli allies. America led our multilateral coalition's successful effort to defend Israel from a similar Iranian attack in April, and we have done the same today. As the Biden-Harris Administration clearly warned, I  more

Rep. Ivey: Maryland Delegation Announces $15.6M to Support Victims of Crime
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $15,601,420 in U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for the State of Maryland to provide financial assistance and support services to crime victims. The grants are provided through the DOJ Office o  more

Reps. Ivey, Horsford, Beatty Introduce Bill to Improve Federal Contracting Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) and co-sponsors Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced the CONTRACTS Act of 2024, H.R. 9832, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The CONTRACTS (Create Opportunities and Networks for Talented, Ready, and Able Contractors to Succeed) Act of 2024 is a bill that will make improvements to federal contracting practices and increases opportunit  more

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Cardin Issues Statement on Iran Escalatory Strikes Into Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Iran's recent attacks on Israel: "Today's rocket attacks serve as yet more undeniable evidence of Iran's support for Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other proxies in the region. These deliberate strikes targetin  more