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Letters From Ben
Confirming History
Dear Fellow Marylanders, As a senator and Member of Congress, the most consequential decisions I have ever made were related to whether to approve sending brave American men and women to war. Inherently, lives are at risk, so it’s not a decision anyone takes lightly. Second to this is another constitutional duty, “advice and consent” of lifetime judicial appointments. Article III, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution gives us the power to confirm federal judges. The Constitution envisions that senators will use independent judgment to make these decisions. This week, I was incredibly proud – as a senator and as a Marylander – to cast my vote on the floor of the United States Senate to...
Confirming History
Dear Fellow Marylanders, As a senator and Member of Congress, the most consequential decisions I have ever made were related to whether to approve sending brave American men and women to war. Inherently, lives are at risk, so it’s not a decision anyone takes lightly....
Blue Catfish on the Menu
Dear Fellow Marylanders, Do you have a favorite recipe for blue catfish? You should find one. By most accounts, blue catfish are both tasty and nutritious. And there are far too many of them in the Chesapeake Bay, so eat up and help the Bay. Blue catfish are not...
Celebrating Women Worldwide
How a nation treats its women is a barometer for success. This is a fact that I have shared with you frequently. It is especially relevant today, as women’s rights are under attack in the United States of America and around the world. Yesterday, the world celebrated...
Washington’s Warnings
Dear Fellow Marylanders, This week, as the Senate returned from its state work period for the Presidents Day holiday, I had the honor of reading President George Washington’s Farewell Address to the Nation. This annual reading from the Senate floor is a tradition...