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@ChrisVanHollen

U.S. Senator for Maryland

Maryland, USA
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  1. 2 hours ago

    The U.S. Congress should not be micromanaging the affairs of the people of the District of Columbia. Local governance should be left to the elected leaders of D.C. It’s always good to partner with to fight for D.C. autonomy and statehood.

    Thank you to , a champion of and DC autonomy, for removing the enacted FY21 riders from the Senate’s FY22 DC spending bill: prohibitions on DC spending local funds on abortions for low-income women and on recreational marijuana commercialization.
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  2. Oct 18

    Colin Powell's life was a true American story. A son of immigrants, he was a pathbreaker who rose to serve in our nation's 3 top national security posts. He devoted his life to service & as a founder of America's Promise Alliance worked to advance opportunities for at-risk youth.

    6 replies . 29 retweets 147 likes
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  3. Oct 18

    PFAS pollution threatens the wellbeing of our children, families, and communities. Taking steps to rid our waters and our environment of these harmful chemicals is crucial. This is an important move by . We need to move with urgency, and there’s more work to be done here.

    Breaking News: The Biden administration said it would regulate PFAS, the "forever chemicals" in many household items that have contaminated drinking water. Exposure to the chemicals has been linked to certain cancers and other health issues.
    12 replies . 33 retweets 105 likes
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  4. Oct 17

    My good friend Elijah Cummings was a pillar of truth & champion of democracy. We will never forget his call to turn adversity into hope and then into change: “Take your pain, turn it into your passion, and make it your purpose.” We must answer his call to action.

    6 replies . 21 retweets 157 likes
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  5. Oct 15

    Today, another round of the monthly payments will hit family bank accounts. The good news: these tax cuts from the have helped 683,000 MD families. The bad news is they will expire on 12/31 unless we pass the .

    35 replies . 36 retweets 97 likes
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  6. Oct 14

    This is an important step. Steve Bannon and the other January 6th collaborators must cooperate with the Special Committee or be held criminally liable for obstructing justice. The American people deserve answers.

    Jan. 6 committee says it will move to hold former Trump aide Stephen Bannon in criminal contempt for not complying with subpoena
    7 replies . 13 retweets 66 likes
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  7. Oct 14

    Let’s get it done. The future of our democracy is at stake.

    Today, I’m announcing that the Senate will vote on moving forward on the Freedom To Vote Act on Wednesday. This is consequential voting rights legislation. It would establish commonsense standards for our democracy and help fight suppressive voting laws.
    52 replies . 118 retweets 502 likes
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  8. Oct 13

    Generating more renewable energy from offshore wind will reduce harmful climate-choking emissions AND create more good-paying, homegrown Maryland jobs AND reduce our energy bills. This announcement from is a WIN-WIN-WIN!

    The Biden administration announced on Wednesday a plan to develop large scale wind farms along nearly the entire coastline of the U.S — part of the most forceful push ever by federal government to promote offshore wind development.
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  9. Oct 13

    It’s been 6 years since American Siamak Namazi was captured and held hostage by the Iranian regime. He, his father, and the others being detained and abused by Iran must be returned home, now.

    Today marks 6 years since Siamak Namazi, a US citizen, was first unjustly detained by Iran. He, his ailing father & others have been held captive by the regime & many have endured heinous torture. Their wrongful & politically-motivated incarceration must end.
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  10. Oct 13

    Social Security is the backbone of a safe retirement and secure living for many seniors and those with disabilities. This cost of living adjustment is welcome news and will provide vital to support millions of Americans.

    BREAKING: Social Security checks going up by 5.9%, the highest increase in decades.
    15 replies . 12 retweets 69 likes
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  11. Oct 12

    We are already way behind. There is no time to waste. We must act on climate change to prevent accelerating harm and create new opportunities. It’s as simple as that, and we need to pass our to do it.

    At least 85 percent of the world’s population has been affected by human-induced climate change, new research shows
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  12. Oct 9

    We must act now to tackle the climate crisis & seize the chance to boost jobs by moving to a clean energy economy. Failure would be a dereliction of duty. I was proud to stand w/activists to say that the bill must achieve ’ climate goals.

    38 replies . 62 retweets 174 likes
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  13. Oct 8

    Big corporations stash their profits in offshore havens to avoid paying taxes. But w/ this deal led by & we’re a big step closer to ending corp. tax dodging & stopping a global race to the bottom. We’ve got to pass our to keep moving fwd.

    Breaking News: An agreement to set a 15% global minimum tax rate was reached by nearly 140 countries. Tech giants like Amazon and Facebook will be required to pay taxes in nations where their services are sold, even if they have no physical presence there.
    12 replies . 52 retweets 114 likes
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  14. Oct 7

    Tune in NOW as I speak on the Senate floor about what the will mean for you & your family. This bill will cut everyday costs for our workers, families, and seniors. It’s key to building an economy with opportunity for ALL.

    17 replies . 27 retweets 70 likes
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  15. Oct 7

    Ted Venetoulis was a MD gem. He was devoted to our state, Baltimore Co., & his beloved family. Katherine & I were inspired by his leadership, friendship, passion, & commitment to the common good. We'll miss him dearly & our hearts are w/ Lynn & his family at this difficult time.

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  16. Oct 7

    From teachers & firefighters to our armed forces & nurses who care for our vets, should provide a chance for Americans to serve our country w/o the burden of student loans. Glad to see & take axn to fix this as we fight to address the student debt crisis.

    The Education Department says it will use its authority to give borrowers a time-limited waiver — essentially relaxing several of these rules retroactively, so that previously disqualified loan payments can now be counted toward forgiveness.
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  17. Oct 7

    Combatting malaria could help save thousands of lives – esp. where it's most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. This new vax made with help from MD's is key. As Chair of the Sub. on Africa & Global Health Policy, I’ll keep working to improve vax access worldwide.

    A ‘Historical Event’: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by the World Health Organization
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  18. Oct 6

    This law is unconstitutional – period. It cannot stand. This is the right decision: a woman’s right to choose is hers alone and cannot be denied by elected officials who think they know better.

    BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, which banned most abortions statewide. The state is expected to appeal.
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  19. Oct 5

    Thank you to our educators who continue to inspire, guide & prepare the next generation for success. You are changing student's lives by nurturing a lifelong passion for learning, curiosity, and creativity.

    9 replies . 7 retweets 59 likes
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  20. Oct 5

    John Lewis called voting "the most powerful non-violent tool we have." As GOP state legislatures eat away at this sacred right, it’s up to us to defend it. Today we took an important step forward: reintroducing our John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We must pass it

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