FIGHTING TO SAVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES  

"The Chesapeake Bay is a natural resource critical to our economy, culture, and heritage. You can count on me to fight to protect the Chesapeake Bay and protect the lives and livelihoods that depend on it." – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)    

Protecting the Chesapeake Bay  
·  Fighting to reduce pollution and restore water quality, habitats and fisheries
·  Convened a hearing on the impact of global warming on the Bay
·  Supported legislation to reduce storm water pollution in the Bay    

Fighting for the Jobs of Those Who Work on the Bay  
·  Fighting to declare emergency status for the blue crab
·  Fought for dedicated funding to preserve the Bay
·  Introduced the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act to ensure Maryland's 
   seafood industry has the workforce it needs to thrive  

Working to Reduce Energy Costs for Maryland Families  
·  Fighting to stop risky betting on oil by Wall Street, which leads to higher gas prices
·  Voted for grants to help local government make their buildings more energy efficient
·  Voted to end subsidies for oil companies making billions on profits  

Fighting to Reduce Global Warming
·  Supports legislation to cap greenhouse gases and create new energy efficiency 
   standards for cars and appliances

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