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July 27, 2018

"We are in desperate need at this particular point in time," Pugh said at a roundtable discussion that included Rep. Elijah E. Cummings of Baltimore, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, community leaders and addiction experts at the city offices of Health Care for the Homeless…. Sen. Ben Cardin, Rep. John Sarbanes and interim Baltimore Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle also attended.

Issues:Health Care
July 27, 2018

Local members of Congress are fighting back against new restrictions on telework at two federal agencies by introducing legislation to expand and encourage working remotely.... Connolly and John Sarbanes (D-MD) have introduced the Telework Metrics and Cost Savings Act....

July 26, 2018

Democratic House members introduced legislation Thursday to protect and expand the use of telework at federal agencies, partly in response to recent policies to limit the practice at the Education and Agriculture departments.... The Telework Metrics and Cost Savings Act introduced by Reps.

July 26, 2018

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) introduced legislation on Wednesday to beef up lobbying disclosure laws.

July 25, 2018

Maryland U.S. Representative John Sarbanes, a Democrat, is a champion of protections for wildlife.... "When you attack the endangered species act, at its core, you are removing the kinds of protections that are designed to, overall, benefit ecosystems and our environment in ways that mean a lot for public health, as well," Sarbanes said.

Issues:Environment
July 24, 2018
Representative John Sarbanes (D-Md.) talked about his role as chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force and the party’s messaging for the midterm election.
July 23, 2018

Baltimore City's mayor and health commissioner were joined by the full force of the local Congressional delegation today in denouncing a move by the Trump administration which takes aim at health centers across the U.S. that perform abortions.... Wen was joined in support Monday by Baltimore City Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Elijah Cummings, Rep.

Issues:Health Care
July 19, 2018

Last week's news about the Maryland vendor came hours after the Department of Justice indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers, charging that they hacked the computer networks of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee....

July 19, 2018

Democratic lawmakers joined activists at a candlelight vigil in front of the White House Wednesday night to protest President Trump's recent remarks about Russia and to show support for special counsel Robert Mueller's probe…. "Welcome defenders of democracy; you are a beautiful sight!" said Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) at the protest. "Mr.

July 19, 2018

The president drew criticisms from both parties for indicating he accepted Putin's denial that the Kremlin attempt to sway the 2016 U.S. vote.... "Welcome defenders of democracy; you are a beautiful sight!" said Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., at the rally.... "Mr. President, why will you not protect our democracy?" ...