WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Michael Faulkender, chief economist at the America First Policy Institute, involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "The Fiscal Situation of the United States": * * * Vice Chairman Schweikert and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the unsustainable fiscal situation facing the United States. I have been a finance professor for more than twenty years, at the University of Maryland since 2008 where last month I h more PR

TIMONIUM, Maryland, March 26 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger today announced that his office successfully recovered more than $1.6 million in tax dollars for the constituents of Maryland's Second District over the course of 2023 including disability benefits for veterans, Social Security for seniors, tax refunds and more. In all, Congressman Ruppersberger and his team opened 1,994 cases on behalf of constituents. "With Capitol Hill at a partisan stalemate more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing a resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The resolution emphasizes the hard-fought struggle for independence of the Greek people and the historic and dynamic relationship that defines the deep American-Hellenic ties. "As a Greek American, I take special pride in joining my colleagues to recognize the 203rd anniversary of Greek Ind more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: - In response to the growing mental health crisis in America, Congressman John Sarbanes joined Representatives August Pfluger, Kathy Castor and John Joyce to introduce the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act. This crucial bipartisan legislation aims to provide early intervention and prevention services to children and adults struggling with mental health challenges. Recent statistics reveal a concerning trend, with over 20%  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on final passage of the FY24 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill: "I am happy to see Congress pass an FY24 spending bill to continue funding our diplomatic corps as we work to advance our national security objectives. As we face intense geopolitical challenges acr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement following a deadly terrorist attack on a crowded concert hall near Moscow on Friday that left at least 133 people dead. "Myrna and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims and families whose lives will be forever changed following Friday's terrorist attack in Moscow. "This chilling  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor welcoming the appointment of Special Envoy Tom Perriello, calling for international attention to address the urgent humanitarian need and pressing for accountability for human rights abuses by armed actors. "I come to the floor today because we cannot be silent about Sudan," said Chair  more PR