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Congressman Van Hollen delivers remarks during Montgomery County's Annual Department of Economic Development Annual Workforce and Economic Development Awards Breakfast Congressman Van Hollen delivers remarks during Montgomery County's Annual Department of Economic Development Annual Workforce and Economic Development Awards Breakfast. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen attends a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uniformed Services Universities of the Health Sciences in Bethesda Congressman Van Hollen attends a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uniformed Services Universities of the Health Sciences in Bethesda. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen gave opening remarks at the Alliance for Lupus Research's (ALR) Annual Walk to Cure Lupus on the National Mall Congressman Van Hollen gave opening remarks at the Alliance for Lupus Research's (ALR) Annual Walk to Cure Lupus on the National Mall. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen tours Rockville Town Center with Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo Congressman Van Hollen tours Rockville Town Center with Rockville Mayor Larry Giammo. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jewish Social Service Agency’s new headquarters
Congressman Van Hollen attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jewish Social Service Agency’s new headquarters		 Congressman Van Hollen attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jewish Social Service Agency’s new headquarters. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a press conference announcing Gaithersburg's signing of the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a press conference announcing Gaithersburg's signing of the US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. October, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a kickoff luncheon for the Congressional Dutch Caucus. He is a co-founder of the Caucus. Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a kickoff luncheon for the Congressional Dutch Caucus. He is a co-founder of the Caucus. September, 2006
During a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Van Hollen and other members of the Truth Squad on Waste Fraud and Abuse awarded Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff the Golden Drain Award for the rampant waste, fraud and abuse that has occurred at Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security under their watch. During a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Van Hollen and other members of the Truth Squad on Waste Fraud and Abuse awarded Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff the Golden Drain Award for the rampant waste, fraud and abuse that has occurred at Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security under their watch. September, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a September 11 event at the Lincoln Memorial. The event commemorated the 100th Anniversary of M.K. Ghandi's first non violent public action. Congressman Van Hollen speaks during a September 11 event at the Lincoln Memorial. The event commemorated the 100th Anniversary of M.K. Ghandi's first non violent public action. September, 2006

Congressman Van Hollen participated in the National Park Service and Great Falls Tavern christening of the new Packet Boat at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Congressman Van Hollen participated in the National Park Service and Great Falls Tavern christening of the new Packet Boat at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

 Congressman Van Hollen participated in the National Park Service and Great Falls Tavern christening of the new Packet Boat at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center September, 2006
Congressmen Van Hollen, Tom Davis (R-VA), and other members of the House Committee on Government Reform held a hearing to examine the relationship between law enforcement and public and private organizations in combating Mara Salvatrucha (“MS-13”) and other gangs in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Congressmen Van Hollen, Tom Davis (R-VA), and other members of the House Committee on Government Reform held a hearing to examine the relationship between law enforcement and public and private organizations in combating Mara Salvatrucha (“MS-13”) and other gangs in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. September, 2006

Congressman Van Hollen joins Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan at the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County’s 50th Anniversary Kick-off Event and Press Conference.
Congressman Van Hollen joins Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan at the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County’s 50th Anniversary Kick-off Event and Press Conference.

Congressman Van Hollen joins Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan at the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County’s 50th Anniversary Kick-off Event and Press Conference. September, 2006
During a trip to Israel, Rep. Van Hollen visited a soldier wounded in Lebanon at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. He also inspected damage from Hezbollah rocket attacks and met with Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, who is now known as the “Rudy Giuliani” of Israel for his prompt and effective action in response to attacks.
During a trip to Israel, Rep. Van Hollen visited a soldier wounded in Lebanon at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. He also inspected damage from Hezbollah rocket attacks and met with Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, who is now known as the “Rudy Giuliani” of Israel for his prompt and effective action in response to attacks.		 During a trip to Israel, Rep. Van Hollen visited a soldier wounded in Lebanon at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. He also inspected damage from Hezbollah rocket attacks and met with Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, who is now known as the “Rudy Giuliani” of Israel for his prompt and effective action in response to attacks. August, 2006
With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, Congressman Chris Van Hollen and other House and Senate Democrats joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. On July 27, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people With the country at a crossroads, facing an historic choice between the status quo and a change in course, Congressman Chris Van Hollen and other House and Senate Democrats joined together to call for a New Direction for America. After years of paying the price for a Congress that has favored the special interests and enduring the failed leadership and incompetent policies of Republicans in Washington, the American people have had enough, and they want change. On July 27, following a special Joint Caucus, Democrats from the House and Senate reaffirmed their commitment to a Congress that serves all Americans and to providing leadership as good as the American people. July, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen gave remarks during the Annual Service to America Medals Breakfast. He presented Congressional citations to residents of Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District who were selected as finalists for the prestigious 2006 Service to America Medals. Congressman Van Hollen gave remarks during the Annual Service to America Medals Breakfast. He presented Congressional citations to residents of Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District who were selected as finalists for the prestigious 2006 Service to America Medals. June, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen hosted a forum on the Voting Rights Act at the University of Maryland. Van Hollen was joined by special guests and fellow House Judiciary Committee Members Representatives John Conyers of Michigan and Linda Sanchez of California. This meeting was presented in cooperation with the Center for American Politics and Citizenship at the University of Maryland. Congressman Van Hollen hosted a forum on the Voting Rights Act at the University of Maryland. Van Hollen was joined by special guests and fellow House Judiciary Committee Members Representatives John Conyers of Michigan and Linda Sanchez of California. This meeting was presented in cooperation with the Center for American Politics and Citizenship at the University of Maryland. June, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks at the 9th Annual Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum. He is the Vice Chair of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. Congressman Van Hollen speaks at the 9th Annual Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum. He is the Vice Chair of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. June, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen participates in National Trails Day and the Anacostia Trails Prince George’s Bike Ride at the Bladensburg Waterfront Marina. Congressman Van Hollen participates in National Trails Day and the Anacostia Trails Prince George’s Bike Ride at the Bladensburg Waterfront Marina. June, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen participates in Town of Brentwood Day 2006 at Bartlett Park. Congressman Van Hollen participates in Town of Brentwood Day 2006 at Bartlett Park. June, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen receives an award from Maryland Executive Council for Educational Opportunities (MECEO) for his support of educational opportunity programs for low-income and disabled Americans. Congressman Van Hollen receives an award from Maryland Executive Council for Educational Opportunities (MECEO) for his support of educational opportunity programs for low-income and disabled Americans. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks to a Political Science students from Universities at Shady Grove Congressman Van Hollen speaks to a Political Science students from Universities at Shady Grove. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gaithersburg Westside Youth Center at Robertson Park Congressman Van Hollen attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gaithersburg Westside Youth Center at Robertson Park. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen met with students from the Adas Israel Religious School at the U.S. Capitol. The students discussed their views on Arab-Israeli peacemaking Congressman Van Hollen met with students from the Adas Israel Religious School at the U.S. Capitol. The students discussed their views on Arab-Israeli peacemaking. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen presented Congressional citations yesterday to two residents of Potomac, MD who are winners of the annual Arthur S. Flemming Award. Dr. Yoshihiro Ohno and Dr. Carl J. Williams won the Flemming Award which honors the accomplishments of federal workers in the areas of science, engineering, and administration, with an emphasis on recognizing those in early or mid-career Congressman Van Hollen presented Congressional citations yesterday to two residents of Potomac, MD who are winners of the annual Arthur S. Flemming Award. Dr. Yoshihiro Ohno and Dr. Carl J. Williams won the Flemming Award which honors the accomplishments of federal workers in the areas of science, engineering, and administration, with an emphasis on recognizing those in early or mid-career. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen convened a town hall meeting for residents of the Eighth Congressional district on May 8 at Westland Middle School in Bethesda Congressman Van Hollen convened a town hall meeting for residents of the Eighth Congressional district on May 8 at Westland Middle School in Bethesda. May, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen participates in a performance of the Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention’s (METROCAP) "READY!" workshop at Garrett Park Elementary School. The workshop is a group-participation program based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The goal of the program is to help build awareness of physical assault, sexual abuse and bullying Congressman Van Hollen participates in a performance of the Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention’s (METROCAP) "READY!" workshop at Garrett Park Elementary School. The workshop is a group-participation program based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The goal of the program is to help build awareness of physical assault, sexual abuse and bullying. May, 2006

Congressman Van Hollen speaks with constituents during the Town of Somerset Centennial Celebration

 Congressman Van Hollen speaks with constituents during the Town of Somerset Centennial Celebration. April, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen attends the Save Darfur Rally to Stop Genocide. The rally was part of the "Million Voices for Darfur" campaign to generate one million postcards for delivery to President Bush, who pledged to push for additional UN and NATO help to protect the people of Darfur. The rally was also the final stop of the "Tour for Darfur: Eyewitness to Genocide," a 21,000 mile photo exhibit and speaking tour of 22 cities in 11 states to raise public awareness about the Darfur crisis. Congressman Van Hollen attends the Save Darfur Rally to Stop Genocide. The rally was part of the "Million Voices for Darfur" campaign to generate one million postcards for delivery to President Bush, who pledged to push for additional UN and NATO help to protect the people of Darfur. The rally was also the final stop of the "Tour for Darfur: Eyewitness to Genocide," a 21,000 mile photo exhibit and speaking tour of 22 cities in 11 states to raise public awareness about the Darfur crisis. April, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen participates in the ground breaking ceremony for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association headquarters in Rockville. Congressman Van Hollen participates in the ground breaking ceremony for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association headquarters in Rockville. April, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks at the Sudan Freedom Walk Concluding Rally. Congressman Van Hollen speaks at the Sudan Freedom Walk Concluding Rally. April, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen visits Texas Instruments in Germantown. Congressman Van Hollen visits Texas Instruments in Germantown. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen meets with members of Little Friends for Peace, a group dedicated to teaching non-violence skills to young children.   Congressman Van Hollen meets with members of Little Friends for Peace, a group dedicated to teaching non-violence skills to young children. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen joined seniors and members of the disabled community at a rally to speak out against President Bush's Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Thousands of seniors and disabled Americans have experienced problems with the program since it became effective on Jan. 1, 2006.  Congressman Van Hollen joined seniors and members of the disabled community at a rally to speak out against President Bush's Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Thousands of seniors and disabled Americans have experienced problems with the program since it became effective on Jan. 1, 2006.  March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks to a group of AP Government & Politics students from Rockville’s Thomas Wootton HS. Congressman Van Hollen speaks to a group of AP Government & Politics students from Rockville’s Thomas Wootton HS. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen meets with athletes from Special Olympics Maryland. Congressman Van Hollen meets with athletes from Special Olympics Maryland. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen meets with Rockville Boyscout Troop 944 Congressman Van Hollen meets with Rockville Boyscout Troop 944. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen spoke at a press conference to launch a new initiative designed to expand the audience alerted to watch for abducted children. The AMBER Alert Highway Network, a partnership of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and QUALCOMM® Incorporated, is the first secondary-distribution initiative to direct AMBER Alerts to professional truck drivers who are near the Alert area. Congressman Van Hollen spoke at a press conference to launch a new initiative designed to expand the audience alerted to watch for abducted children. The AMBER Alert Highway Network, a partnership of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and QUALCOMM® Incorporated, is the first secondary-distribution initiative to direct AMBER Alerts to professional truck drivers who are near the Alert area. March, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks at a at a press conference to announce federal funding that he helped secure for the Silver Spring Transit Center. Congressman Van Hollen speaks at a at a press conference to announce federal funding that he helped secure for the Silver Spring Transit Center. February, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen gives remarks at the Historic Deed Transfer Ceremony for Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Congressman Van Hollen gives remarks at the Historic Deed Transfer Ceremony for Uncle Tom’s Cabin. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen delivers a speech during the Women's Legislative Briefing. The event was sponsored by the Montgomery County Commission for Women. Congressman Van Hollen delivers a speech during the Women's Legislative Briefing. The event was sponsored by the Montgomery County Commission for Women. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen speaks with constituents following Montgomery County's Martin Luther King Day celebration. Congressman Van Hollen speaks with constituents following Montgomery County's Martin Luther King Day celebration. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen joined Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and other elected officials to announce $750,000 in federal funds to support the gang intervention and prevention efforts of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC). Congressman Van Hollen joined Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and other elected officials to announce $750,000 in federal funds to support the gang intervention and prevention efforts of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC). January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen addresses Consular Corps of Washington. Congressman Van Hollen addresses Consular Corps of Washington. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen joined Pastor Tim Warner and youth from St. Marks United Methodist Church in Boyds to remove the graffiti at the Historic Old Boyds Negro School.
Congressman Van Hollen joined Pastor Tim Warner and youth from St. Marks United Methodist Church in Boyds to remove the graffiti at the Historic Old Boyds Negro School. 		Congressman Van Hollen joined Pastor Tim Warner and youth from St. Marks United Methodist Church in Boyds to remove the graffiti at the Historic Old Boyds Negro School. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen joined House and Senate Democrats in unveiling their "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse the culture of corruption established by the Republican leadership and restore the public trust. Congressman Van Hollen joined House and Senate Democrats in unveiling their "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse the culture of corruption established by the Republican leadership and restore the public trust. January, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen joined the growing regional effort to rid the Potomac Watershed of trash when he signed the Potomac Watershed Trash Treaty. Congressman Van Hollen joined the growing regional effort to rid the Potomac Watershed of trash when he signed the Potomac Watershed Trash Treaty.   January, 2006

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Congressman Van Hollen addressed members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) during the group’s 2005 Legislative-Political Conference Congressman Van Hollen addressed members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) during the group’s 2005 Legislative-Political Conference