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Proposed Bill Signals Potential Watershed Development in the World of Digital Accessibility
October 26, 2022
JD Supra
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 29, 2022, Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative John Sarbanes introduced the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (“the Act”), a bill designed to ensure that websites and software apps are accessible to people with disabilities.
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Sarbanes Holds Veterans Benefits Workshop for Maryland Veterans
October 14, 2022
Sarbanes Holds Veterans Benefits Workshop for Maryland Veterans [VIDEO]
Hellenic News of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today announced that his Veterans Benefits Workshop served many Maryland Veterans by helping them access the benefits and care they deserve.
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More than 100 Democrats urge Biden administration to extend program waiver helping students pay off debt
August 23, 2022
More than 100 Democrats urge Biden administration to extend program waiver helping students pay off debt
The HillWASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 100 congressional Democrats signed a letter Tuesday urging the Biden administration to extend a key waiver for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which forgives student loan debt for those who work in public service or other qualifying jobs.
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Sarbanes: Maryland’s Abortion Laws Are a Robust Line of Defense for Abortion Rights [VIDEO]
July 14, 2022
Sarbanes: Maryland’s Abortion Laws Are a Robust Line of Defense for Abortion Rights [VIDEO]
Hellenic News of AmericaWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today highlighted Maryland’s efforts to protect abortion access while managing the strain an influx of patients from other states puts on its clinics.
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Sarbanes: Trees critical to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay | COMMENTARY
July 13, 2022
Trees critical to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay | COMMENTARY
Capital Gazette (Op-Ed)In Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay is not only the heart of our state, it’s also one of our primary economic engines and a nexus for shared community.
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ACA Hails Introduction of Several Amendments: Calls on Congress to Include Them in FY23 NDAA
July 10, 2022
ACA Hails Introduction of Several Amendments: Calls on Congress to Include Them in FY23 NDAA
MassisPostWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Council of America (ACA) fully supports several key amendments to H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) that would block U.S. security and military assistance to Azerbaijan, halt the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, and insist on the return of both Armenian POWs and civilians illegally held by Azerbaijan.
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In the News: Sarbanes: Election workers deserve added protection | READER COMMENTARY
June 30, 2022
Sarbanes: Election workers deserve added protection
The Baltimore Sun (Op-Ed)When election workers are under attack, our democracy is under attack.
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In the News: Chesapeake Bay recreation area to balance tourism, what's right for environment, lawmakers say
June 21, 2022
Chesapeake Bay recreation area to balance tourism, what's right for environment, lawmakers say
Salisbury Daily TimesThe creation of a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area has entered the next phase of becoming a reality.
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In the News: Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) Talks Voting Rights & Russia's Invasion
March 8, 2022
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) Talks Voting Rights & Russia's Invasion
SIRIUS XMDemocratic Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) joins Julie Mason Mornings to give insight into the struggle to pass voting rights legislation and the American response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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In the News: Congressman on Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 28, 2022
Congressman on Russian invasion of Ukraine
WBFF-TV
Protests are happening around the world in opposition against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of these protests are even taking place in Russia, where the citizens attending these gatherings are being arrested. United States Representative for Maryland's Third District, Congressman John Sarbanes, joined us live to weigh in.
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In the News: Freedom to vote
January 19, 2022
Freedom to vote
WYPR-FM On the RecordSince the huge voter turnout in 2020, many states are making it harder to vote: Dozens of new laws restrict who can vote; and how, when and where they can do it.
University of Baltimore law professor Gilda Daniels, author of Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America, says she’s not surprised.
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In the News: TOWSON LOOP: Baltimore County's first free public transit service
October 12, 2021
TOWSON LOOP: Baltimore County's first free public transit service
WBFF-TV (Online)On Tuesday, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski celebrated the official start of service for the Towson Loop, Baltimore County’s first free public transit service.
The new circulator service was described as an innovative idea to reduce congestion in the Towson area and better help residents, students and visitors move around by the County Executive.
Olszewski jumpstarted plans to bring a free circulator to Towson’s core destinations and main attractions, fulfilling a major campaign pledge.
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In the News: For their next trick, Department of Ed will make 550,000 student loans disappear
October 6, 2021
For their next trick, Department of Ed will make 550,000 student loans disappear
Susanna Vogel, Morning BrewWhen the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) started in 2007, the intention was presumably not to make qualification as exclusive as the Met gala. Unfortunately for the Department of Education, less than 1% of eligible borrowers have been approved. This year, a staggering 98% of PSLF applications were rejected.
PSLF is FUBAR: In 2007, the federal government struck a deal with students: commit to ten years of public service, make 120 loan payments on time, then, when the clock strikes midnight, watch your remaining student debt disappear like your clearly marked leftovers in the communal work fridge.
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In the News: Maryland Congressman weighs in on Infrastructure Plan & averting the Government Shutdown
October 1, 2021
Maryland Congressman weighs in on Infrastructure Plan & averting the Government Shutdown
WBFF-TV (FOX)
On Capitol Hill, Congress is working to pass President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
Meanwhile, President Biden did sign a last minute deal to avert a government shutdown. That deal passed by the House and Senate is a temporary funding bill to prevent a shutdown until December 3rd.
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In the News: Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) on the Freedom to Vote Act
September 27, 2021
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) on the Freedom to Vote Act
SIRIUS XMDemocratic Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) joins Julie to discuss his leadership on the Freedom to Vote Act as well as the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.
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In the News: Public Campaign Funding Gains Steam to Counter Big Donors’ Sway
September 16, 2021
Public Campaign Funding Gains Steam to Counter Big Donors’ Sway
Bloomberg NewsWhen Christina Henderson, a new at-large member of the Council of the District of Columbia, first considered running for office, one of her worries was whether she could raise enough money to be competitive. “I was not independently wealthy. Most of my friends worked in the public sector,” says Henderson, who was previously a staffer on the Council.
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In the News: U.S. lawmakers seek to protect election workers after Reuters investigation
September 10, 2021
U.S. lawmakers seek to protect election workers after Reuters investigation
Linda So and Jason Szep, ReutersDemocratic Congress members called for tougher legislation to address death threats against U.S. election administrators following a Reuters report that exposed a lack of arrests in response to a wave of intimidation targeting the workers since November’s presidential election.
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In the News: Rep. Sarbanes, D-Md., says America should resettle Afghan refugees
August 18, 2021
Rep. Sarbanes, D-Md., says America should resettle Afghan refugees
WBFF-TV (Online)The Taliban now agreeing to allow safe passage for Americans looking to evacuate Afghanistan.
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In the News: Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD03) on For the People Act & John Lewis' Legacy
July 15, 2021
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD03) on For the People Act & John Lewis' Legacy
SIRIUS XM ('POTUS Press Pool with Julie Mason')Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD03) joins guest host Elliot Williams to discuss his sponsorship of the For the People Act, as well as Rep. John Lewis' legacy and inspiration of voting rights legislation.
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In the News: Sarbanes secures millions for community revitalization projects across Maryland’s 3rd congressional district
July 14, 2021
Sarbanes secures millions for community revitalization projects across Maryland’s 3rd congressional district
Hellenic NewsCongressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) secured $7,225,000 in federal funding via three U.S. House of Representatives Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) appropriations vehicles, including the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) spending bill, the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) spending bill, and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) spending bill.
“This new tranche of federal funding for Maryland’s Third Congressional District will help strengthen health care systems, public safety initiatives, job opportunities and community services for thousands of residents,” said Congressman Sarbanes, who secured funding for all ten of his Community Project Funding requests – including $620,000 for environmental projects. “I will always work closely with my colleagues in Congress to deliver vital federal resources that help improve the lives and livelihoods of Marylanders across our state.”