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      <excerpt> At issue is a bill introduced by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-MD, which would require that all actions needed to control the nutrient and sediment pollution that foul ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt>...and in honor on and off the court. He was a true friend who never hesitated to give advice and counsel.&quot; - U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. &quot;The Pollins can take a large part of the credit for the bright lights, crowds and remarkable revitalization of downto</excerpt>
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      <excerpt> When it comes to the Bay, he has seen it all. Meanwhile, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) has introduced a bill to make all of this legally binding. ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt> Mikulski and fellow Maryland Democrat, US Sen. Ben Cardin, sent letters on Monday to the State Department supporting the plan. They also support a Queen ... </excerpt>
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      <excerpt>---AP collected quotes of tribute from NBA Commissioner David Stern, Wiz GM Ernie Grunfeld, ex-Bullets GM Wes Unseld, Wiz coach Flip Saunders, ex-Wiz coach Eddie Jordan, and Sen. Ben Cardin. LL collected quotes from local politicos, ...</excerpt>
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