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@ChrisVanHollen

U.S. Senator for Maryland

Maryland, USA
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  1. Mar 8

    This we stand in solidarity in our fight for full equality for all women in the United States and around the world. Our fight is far from over and we must persist!

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  2. Mar 8

    Working together, we must get this done—the future literally depends on it.

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  3. Mar 8

    I intend to co-sponsor the bill in the coming weeks when I also introduce “cap and dividend” legislation to significantly reduce carbon emissions by placing a price on carbon and providing payments to every household in the form of a dividend.

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  4. Mar 8

    The Green New Deal has sparked a level of grassroots momentum that I believe will help us finally take real action, and I support the proposal as a first step toward tackling climate change.

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  5. Mar 8

    97% of Americans say they'd support legislation on universal background checks. The House already passed it and said that he might have the Senate Judiciary Committee work on it. Let’s stop wasting time, get a hearing on the calendar, and get this passed ASAP.

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  6. Mar 8

    The House just took a huge step to protect the right to vote and get secret money out of our elections. includes the DISCLOSE Act, which I helped pass back in 2010 when I was the House. Sadly, it died in the Senate. Now we have another opportunity. Let’s get this done!

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  7. Mar 8

    As promised, I wrote to Attorney General Barr regarding ’s report that President Trump may have exerted undue influence on the Department of Justice to benefit those he considers to be “allies” and retaliate against those he views as “enemies.”

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  8. Mar 7

    Today, on the 54th Anniversary of , as we honor the civil rights leaders who kept marching for justice in the face of evil brutality—we owe it to them to fight harder for voting rights each and every day through policy, daily discourse, and activism.

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  9. Mar 6

    Exactly right. The United States should not sit on our hands as reports of North Korea’s efforts to build up their nuclear capabilities continue to stream in. Congress must act and pass the Otto Warmbier .

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  10. Mar 6

    I just finished an event where I walked through SEC Commissioner Jackson’s data on stock buybacks. It revealed that CEOs are selling high to maximize their personal profits despite the cost to their workers and shareholders. Will the SEC reconsider regulations on this now?

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  11. Mar 6

    Learning how to take a quality selfie from the wise 6th graders from Monarch Global Academy, based in Laurel. Thanks for visiting Capitol Hill!

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  12. Mar 6

    While the House votes to condemn anti-Semitism, it should also vote to condemn Islamophobia, racism, and bigotry in all its forms, including the virulent anti-Muslim actions directed against .

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  13. Retweeted
    Mar 5

    “He has been the Trump admin's point man at DOJ to try to destroy the ACA and eliminate the protections the ACA has brought to tens of millions of Americans, including protections for people with pre-ex health conditions” — lays out why he cannot support Readler

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  14. Mar 5

    You pay a sales tax on clothes and other items, so why shouldn’t Wall Street pay a small fee on their financial transactions? and I want to change that. Our curbs risky behavior like high-speed trading and increases revenue to invest in our economy.

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  15. Mar 5

    Senate Republicans have a clear choice: Protect people with pre-existing conditions or vote for a Trumpian nominee who filed the very brief that urged a judge to overturn key parts of the Affordable Care Act. Do the right thing, vote no on Chad Readler.

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    Mar 5

    .: We just learned from the International Atomic Energy Agency that North Korea is proceeding with its nuclear programs. And so it's especially important that we send a signal. You can't just sort of talk and talk and talk. You need to actually see results.

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  17. Mar 5

    We must strengthen our efforts to get meaningful concessions from North Korea. That’s why I’m reintroducing the Otto Warmbier with . It severs Kim Jong Un’s economic lifeline by imposing tough sanctions on those doing business with his regime.

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  18. Mar 5

    Just filed: The Otto Warmbier . and I introduced this bill last Congress but with Senate rules, we have to reintroduce it during the new session. Will plug holes in our sanctions regime by cutting off North Korea’s access to the international financial system.

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  19. Mar 5

    I was proud to serve as Honorary Chair of the ’s Congressional Reception. The Inn is a refuge for families enduring serious health challenges. I will keep fighting for policies and funding to prevent childhoods from being interrupted by devastating illnesses.

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  20. Mar 5

    The team over at does amazing work to help children who are battling cancer. It was an honor to attend their ribbon cutting ceremony to launch their new program! Now families at will be able to benefit from their art therapy with a smile.

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