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Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - ". @SSAgov 's announcement that millions of seniors will see an 8.7% cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks is welcome news. For the first time in a decade, Social Security checks will increase while Medicare premiums will decrease."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, WARREN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BY $2,400 A YEAR AND EXTEND SOLVENCY FOR 75 YEARS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Telehealth Expansion
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 20, 2021
Van Hollen, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Extend Social Security Benefits for Students
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Montgomery and Prince Georgie's County Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $375,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Fire and EMS Departments in COVID-19 Recovery
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 50 Fire and EMS Departments in Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Local Fire and EMS Departments Across Baltimore and Central Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Raskin, Trone Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 60 Fire and EMS Departments in Western Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 14, 2021
Tweet - "Glad that @GovLarryHogan's attempt to end enhanced unemployment benefits early has been blocked. Struggling families throughout MD rely on these benefits to pay their bills. I'll work to ensure the needs of Marylanders are met as we work to rebuild our economy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 9, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 9, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 3, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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Title
Politician
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - ". @SSAgov 's announcement that millions of seniors will see an 8.7% cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks is welcome news. For the first time in a decade, Social Security checks will increase while Medicare premiums will decrease."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, WARREN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BY $2,400 A YEAR AND EXTEND SOLVENCY FOR 75 YEARS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Telehealth Expansion
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 6, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 20, 2021
Van Hollen, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Extend Social Security Benefits for Students
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Montgomery and Prince Georgie's County Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $375,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Fire and EMS Departments in COVID-19 Recovery
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 50 Fire and EMS Departments in Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Local Fire and EMS Departments Across Baltimore and Central Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Raskin, Trone Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 60 Fire and EMS Departments in Western Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 14, 2021
Tweet - "Glad that @GovLarryHogan's attempt to end enhanced unemployment benefits early has been blocked. Struggling families throughout MD rely on these benefits to pay their bills. I'll work to ensure the needs of Marylanders are met as we work to rebuild our economy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 9, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 9, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 3, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
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