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Congress enacts sweeping changes in financial aid - 10/9/2008

The combined efforts of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office and the United States Congress have brought sweeping change to the complicated world of student loans over the past year, creating a set of reforms that intimately involves Hopkins students and employees.

Press Release: On The Economy... - 9/25/2008

I have heard from many of you regarding the $700 billion financial stabilization plan proposed by Treasury Secretary Paulson and President Bush. Let me give you my thoughts.

House Passes Environmental Education Bill - 9/23/2008

The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Act (H.R. 3036) would authorize $500 million over five years to nonprofits and state departments of education to support outdoor learning activities both at school and in non-formal environmental education centers. The bill would also support teacher training and the creation of state environmental literacy plans.

Teachers, Take Your Kids Outdoors! Next Year .... - 9/22/2008

The House has blessed a bill sponsored by Rep. John Sarbanes, a Maryland Democrat, that would funnel more federal funds into getting kids outdoors and learning about the environment.

House Passes Bill to Support Environmental Education - 9/22/2008

�This initiative will give children opportunities outside the classroom to learn how to become our next environmental leaders,� Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., the bill�s sponsor, said in a statement.

Telework becomes more attractive as quality-of-life concerns spike - 8/11/2008

Gas prices are up $1.13 per gallon since the summer of 2007. Agencies are struggling to inculcate cultures of performance. Hackers and employee carelessness have made information technology security a major concern. A new generation of federal recruits wants workplace flexibility. Labor and management find it hard to agree on just about anything. Ensuring continuity of operations has more urgency in a post-Sept. 11 world.

Congressman John Sarbanes Live on WaPo - 8/4/2008

If you weren�t able to catch former 21st Century Democrats� endorsed candidate John Sarbanes at our 2008 Youth Leadership Speaker Series last week, the Maryland Congressman will be taking question live on a washingtonpost.com discussion board at 10am.

The Local Delegation: Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D-MD) - 8/4/2008

Democratic U.S. Rep. John P. Sarbanes of Maryland's 3rd District will be online Monday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. ET to take your questions about his work and goals in Congress this year.

Baltimore County's Irvine Nature Center expanding educational programs - 7/22/2008

U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, both D-Md., presented the Irvine center with a check for $328,300 Monday to help...

Despite weak economy, nonprofits get kids to camp - 7/22/2008

...to expand the nonprofit�s Schoolyard Discovery program, which affords city high schoolers a six-week summer fellowship in environmental education. More than 2,000 students participate annually

Looking to Mid- Atlantic for oil - 7/20/2008

"Rep. John Sarbanes said that offshore drilling demands a single national policy..."

Congressman John Sarbanes building the party, and helping Obama - 7/18/2008

Maryland 3rd district Congressman John Sarbanes is working hard to build the party and put a democrat in the white house!

Congress Considers - 6/17/2008

Today, the House Education and Labor Committee is scheduled to vote on a modified version of the No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Act.

Democratic leaders work to keep voters 'fired up' over election - 6/15/2008

"This is the most exciting election season in my lifetime,"... At the end of the day, this election is not going to be determined by the passion, but by the issues."

Celebration held for Star Spangled Banner trail - 6/9/2008

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, part of legislation that President Bush signed into law last month, will commemorate locations in Maryland, Washington and Virginia where key events took place in the conflict, which is often referred to as "the Second War of Independence."

On the trail of North Point history - 6/7/2008

As the National Park Service begins a process for developing a War of 1812 historical trail, agency officials said this week that they intend to include long-neglected sites associated with the Battle of North Point.

No Child Left Inside wants appreciation for outdoors to be second nature - 6/5/2008

f passed, the act would raise the status of environmental and outdoor education in public schools and back it with more federal funds. Rep. John Sarbanes, D-MD, who co-sponsored the bill, said that schools can play an important role in helping future generations become better stewards of the planet and of the Chesapeake Bay.

"No Child Left Inside will pave the way for a new era of environmental stewardship in this country," Sarbanes said."

Superdelegate Sarbanes Endorses Obama - 6/3/2008

CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS -

Freshman Rep. John Sarbanes endorsed Barack Obama for president Tuesday night. The Maryland Democrat joined a wave of superdelegate endorsements for the Illinois senator, who was poised to top the necessary 2,118 backers to claim a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention in August as polls closed in South Dakota and Montana

House promotes telecommuting for civil servants - 6/3/2008

WASHINGTON (AP)- The House, on a voice vote Tuesday, approved legislation requiring the head of each federal agency to set policies allowing qualified workers to telework, or work from home or a convenient location.

'Ripken Way' More Than Just an Ideal - 5/31/2008

"He represents in a sense what all of our principle and values should be," Sarbanes said. "It is a thrill to do it, particularly because it will get people thinking about what the 'Ripken Way' means and then they can teach about it. They can teach about hard work, commitment and community."

Sign erected renaming I-395 Cal Ripken Way - 5/30/2008

A new highway sign has been erected designating part of Interstate 395 near Camden Yards as Cal Ripken Way in honor of the former Orioles star.

Graduates celebrate their success: Three area colleges confer degrees - 5/17/2008

Also yesterday, National Public Radio host and Baltimore native Farai Chideya spoke at two commencement ceremonies for Baltimore County's Villa Julie College, where about 500 students were expected to receive degrees. Chideya and Rep. John Sarbanes, a Maryland Democrat, were scheduled to receive honorary degrees.

Farm bill includes $440 million for bay - 5/16/2008

"The Chesapeake Bay is a national environmental treasure and an economic catalyst as it pertains to Maryland's tourism and seafood industries. It is my hope that this new commitment of federal resources will help us turn the tide in Bay cleanup efforts," said U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Baltimore County.

New trail to commemorate Md. role in War of 1812 - 5/9/2008

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail was approved as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, according to a news release from the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Glenwood gets money to mend sinkholes - 4/26/2008

Since January, U.S. Rep. John P. Sarbanes and other state leaders have been writing to HUD, encouraging the federal agency to help the housing authority through its emergency funding program - especially since HUD had already turned down one request for funding.

Thinking globaly, teaching Locally - 4/24/2008

"When children graduate [from] high school, they should have a base-level understanding of the environment," said Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Dist. 3) of Towson, who appeared with O�Malley to announce a funding bill dubbed the ��No Child Left Inside� Act aimed at promoting environmental education.

AARP Thanks Maryland's Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People in Medicaid - 4/23/2008

BALTIMORE, April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP thanked the supporters and cosponsors of the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, which passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill prevents massive increases in costs for people in Medicaid by stopping harmful cuts proposed by the administration.

Politicians Promote Outdoor Learning - 4/23/2008

A group of congressmen got a chance to escape Capitol Hill for fresh air and scenic views yesterday, when they held a field hearing on a bill that would require more outdoor education in schools.

O'Malley, Sarbanes take steps to raise new 'green' generation - 4/23/2008

At an Earth Day hearing of a House of Representatives subcommittee in the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, Gov. Martin O'Malley and Rep. John Sarbanes promoted plans to address the situation by improving the environmental literacy of schoolchildren.

Sarbanes takes nature bill to the Hill - 4/16/2008

PolitickerMD: Getting a bill through Congress can be a real zoo. A petting zoo, that is. That�s because earlier today, Third District Rep. John Sarbanes and Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed joined up with local school children, leading environmentalists, and several animals from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to rally for passage of the Reed-Sarbanes No Child Left Inside Act.

New Historic Trail In Maryland - 4/12/2008

U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski applauded Senate passage of legislation to create a new National Historic Trail and a National Heritage Area to honor Maryland and the region�s historic past and links to the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War.

Sarbanes Talks Affordability - 4/10/2008

Sarbanes' plan, outlined in the Education for Public Service Act, would provide federal student loan forgiveness to graduates who go on to spend at least 10 years in a public service job. The act will provide "additional support from the government to back institutional efforts" to defray the cost of college tuition, Sarbanes said.

No Child Left Inside and Camp Long's Mission - 4/7/2008

A growing movement is encouraging our public schools to devote more resources and attention to environmental education. No Child Left Inside is a national coalition of more than two dozen environmental and educational groups that supports proposals by Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland and Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island to include environmental education in the reauthorizations of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Congressman John Sarbanes to Speak at the National Federation of the Blind - 3/26/2008

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) will speak at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) on Friday, April 4, at its 2008 Celebration.

AHEPA Salutes Public Service - 3/19/2008

Hundreds of Greek Americans from across of the United States and Canada joined Hellenes from several other parts of the world in a jubilant celebration of their ethnic heritage during a gala event, the 38th AHEPA Biennial Banquet, held in our nation's capital on Friday, March 7, 2008.

Geographic data to be forum focus - 3/16/2008

Geographic data to be forum focus The 21st annual Geographic Information Sciences Conference will be held tomorrow and Tuesday at Towson University.

Nonprofits and New Grads - 3/11/2008

Last fall, Congress enacted the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which makes college more affordable. Within this law is a measure that brings special relief to those who enter the nonprofit world.

Feds need more respect, better benefits, says Congressman - 3/7/2008

Strong leadership, workplace flexibilities and respect for employees are key to improving morale and performance at federal agencies, a freshman Democratic lawmaker told members of the National Treasury Employees Union on Thursday.

Maryland Delegation Calls on Bush Administration to Repeal Irresponsible Medicaid Regulations - 3/4/2008

Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-5), Elijah E. Cummings (Md.-7), Albert R. Wynn (Md.-4), Chris Van Hollen (Md.-8), and John Sarbanes (Md.-3) called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to repeal new Medicaid rules imposed by the Bush Administration that would slash funding for critical programs or eliminate the programs altogether.

Celebration held for Star Spangled Banner trail - 1/9/2008

Area officials and history lovers gathered today at Fort McHenry to celebrate recent federal approval of a trail marking the Baltimore-Washington region's War of 1812 history.

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, part of legislation that President Bush signed into law last month, will commemorate locations in Maryland, Washington and Virginia where key events took place in the conflict, which is often referred to as "the Second War of Independence."

Sarbanes Pushes for Research into School Principals - 10/2/2007

Baltimore Examiner: Behind every successful school, there's a talented principal, so local school districts should research what makes them great and then train other administrators to emulate them, says U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes.

Giving Children an Outdoor Education - 7/18/2007

Washington Post: Sarbanes's bill is designed to serve a multitude of purposes, including getting kids outdoors to creating more environmentally conscious citizens.

Bill Would Help Disabled Veterans - 7/3/2007

Baltimore Sun: "It is like double duty when they already received the 100 percent disabled rating," [John Sarbanes] said yesterday at a news conference outside the Fallon Federal Building in downtown Baltimore... "We've got to support our troops beyond the battlefield." Sarbanes said the bill has 36 co-sponsors and support from Republicans and Democrats.

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