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U.S. Senator for Maryland

Maryland, USA
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  1. 1 hour ago

    Joining to highlight the actions taken by Republicans to severely damage our health care system—meaning higher premiums for people across the country. If you’re concerned about your rising health care costs, I urge you to tune in:

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Make no mistake: Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal was based on politics, not national security. Trump has isolated America from our allies, served the interest of Iranian hardliners, and destroyed America’s credibility.

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  3. 23 hours ago

    The GOP did not want to advertise that their tax giveaway to the very wealthy and big corporations contained a poison pill that would mean higher health insurance prices for average Americans—but now they can’t hide from the truth.

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  4. 23 hours ago

    The cost of health care is a major concern for working families in Maryland and across the country. Today's requests for astronomical rate increases are a direct result of the actions taken by Trump and Congressional Republicans. Maryland families deserve better.

    One insurer wants a 91% premium increase in Maryland and a 64% hike in Virginia. The insurance commissioner in Maryland says he believes the market is in a "death spiral."
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  5. May 4

    I urge my colleagues to pass the SECURE Act, which I’ve introduced with and , without delay to give these individuals, and our communities, the certainty and security we all deserve.

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  6. May 4

    These families work in our communities, have businesses in our state, and go to school with our children. Almost 2,000 Hondurans live in Maryland alone—and they have done so legally for decades. They call America home and I will fight this decision tooth and nail.

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  7. May 4

    This decision by Trump to turn on these individuals—who have been working and living in the U.S. legally for decades—is shameful. Sadly, it’s part of a Trump pattern of snuffing out the idea of America as a beacon of hope across the world. We must save Lady Liberty!

    The Trump administration will strip protection from over 50,000 Hondurans, forcing them to leave within several months
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  8. May 4

    One year ago, the House voted to repeal the ACA. Trumpcare would have left 23M without coverage, raised premiums by 20%, and left our most vulnerable behind. While we won that fight, Trump has continued his sabotage campaign—meaning ↑ costs and ↓ security. We must fight back!

    One year after the rammed through , we remain thankful to all who helped defeat this monstrous proposal.
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  9. May 4

    Remember after the Parkland tragedy when Trump sat in front of the TV cameras asking who is afraid of the NRA? Now that the cameras are gone, we have the answer—Donald Trump. He did their bidding and plans to take a bow before the NRA. This is an indecent act. Enough!

    Trump to address NRA for first time since Florida school shootings
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  10. May 3

    Arpaio is a serial civil rights violator & has targeted the Hispanic community through outrageous & illegal racial profiling for years. To call him a 'tireless champion' of the 'rule of law'—shows disrespect for the law. Given his criminal conviction, he should be behind bars.

    Yesterday, Pence praised ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio as 'a tireless champion' of the 'rule of law.' Just as a reminder, here are several (but surely not all) examples of times when Arpaio flagrantly defied the law:
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  11. May 2

    Tell your friends and neighbors that now have enough signatures to file a petition to force a vote to reinstate rules. We need ONE more vote to get to 51 and win. Keep the pressure up and tell all senators to stand with consumers and entrepreneurs.

    We have the signatures. On May 9th, we officially file the petition to force a vote on the Senate floor to save .
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  12. May 2

    We must reduce violent crime in Baltimore, and this federal partnership can help us. As noted here, last week Sessions told me he would reconsider the DOJ's earlier denial of assistance—and I will keep fighting to ensure Baltimore gets additional help for public safety.

    In exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, AG Jeff Sessions says he'll reconsider Baltimore's exclusion from anti-crime grants.
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  13. May 2

    Never imagined myself saying this, but Tom Price is right. By repealing a central piece of the Affordable Care Act in their tax plan, Republicans are increasing health care costs for working people—all while giving billionaires tax cuts. Americans deserve the truth.

    Tom Price says the Republican tax law will hike health care costs.
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  14. May 2

    I was the guest on Dan’s podcast this week, I hope you’ll take a listen. I provided an update on the Republican tax plan, immigration issues, Iran deal, and why Sessions cannot exclude Baltimore from a federal grant to reduce violent crime.

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen on the latest episode
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  15. Apr 27

    As I said at the , don't be fooled by the bill of goods Trump & the GOP are peddling about their tax plan. The amounts going to stock buybacks for corporate executives, foreign stockholder and the wealthy are roughly 40 times the bonuses and wage hikes going to workers.

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  16. Apr 27

    This is not the growth rate Trump promised with his tax plan. His own gives us proof that this plan is not supercharging the economy. Billionaires and corporations who donate to Republican campaigns got windfall tax cuts—while the rest of us got $2 trillion in debt.

    U.S. economic growth slowed in the first three months of the year.
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  17. Apr 26

    Pompeo has a reckless "shoot first, ask questions later" attitude and is likely to reinforce, not check, Trump's worst instincts. And how can he represent American values abroad when he has made divisive comments about minority groups here at home? I voted no on his nomination.

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  18. Apr 26

    This is a positive first step. Now McConnell should reconsider and allow a vote in the full Senate. This isn’t a question of political party, it’s about the integrity of our democracy.

    This is good news. New version of Grassley amendment to Mueller-protection bill requires Special Counsel to report his findings *to Congress* after probe. This makes suppression of findings less likely. The question now: Whether Rs allow a vote on it:
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  19. Apr 26

    Trump Swamp Monsters: the Director of the CONSUMER Protection Financial Bureau tells big banks that, as a Congressman, he only met with bank lobbyists who gave $$ to his campaign and they should buy more influence by contributing to members of Congress who will do their bidding.

    WOW: CFPB chief Mick Mulvaney told banking lobbyists that they should increase their donations to politicians, because that’s how to get what they want
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  20. Apr 25

    Trump’s travel ban only weakens our security by playing into the hands of our enemies. I have repeatedly pushed for more transparency but the Administration refuses to give us clear answers, particularly on the waiver process—an issue the Justices raised today.

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