Rep. John SarbanesVerified account

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Representing Maryland’s 3rd District. Chair of . Fighting to put the public interest ahead of special interests.

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Joined August 2011
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Nov 26

    On Day 1, Democrats will deliver something real for all Americans – the most ambitious set of democracy reforms in a generation. These bold and positive reforms will return us to government of, by and .

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  2. 16 hours ago

    The is an affront to our country’s civil servants and a point of national shame.

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  3. 16 hours ago

    The will also send 400,000 federal employees home without the benefits and compensation they deserve.

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  4. 16 hours ago

    The – a temper tantrum he’s throwing over a wildly unpopular border wall – will actually harm the men and women who put their lives on the line to secure our border, forcing about 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents and customs officers to work without pay.

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  5. 16 hours ago

    President ’s shutdown will cause unnecessary chaos, instability and economic harm to our country, and force more than 420,000 federal employees to work through the holidays without pay.

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  6. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    LIVE NOW: Democracy champions in the House are discussing the first bill to be considered by the new Congress — the most sweeping democracy reform package in more than 50 years. Watch:

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  7. Dec 20

    Just voted for the First Step Act. Here's my statement about the bill: .

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    Dec 20

    LIVE online today at 4pm ET I will be discussing with an all-star group of those who developed this desperately needed package to revive and restore American democracy: & other surprise guests. Please join at

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    Dec 17

    The American people overwhelmingly support government reform which is why Democrats have made H.R.1 the first order of business in the new Congress. Learn more about our plan here:

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  10. Dec 17

    Tune in!

    LIVE AT NOON: Dem. , who last month won reelection to Md. District 3 for a 7th term, joins Tom to discuss campaign finance reform, voter protection + his plans to address these and other issues. Questions? 410-662-8780, midday@wypr.org. Watch:
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  11. Dec 17

    .: “If Democrats are to make a statement on how the political system should be working, [public financing] is a crucial element of the bill that must remain in the package.”

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  12. Dec 16

    The foxes continue to guard the hen house. That’s why are committed to cleaning up the in Washington and returning to government of, by and .

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  13. Dec 16

    From the Editorial Board: The Democratic House is taking on ethics reform first. We need it.
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    Dec 15

    Democrats will act quickly in the Majority to restore integrity to government and ensure Congress is working , not the wealthy & well-connected. Read more about our plans in this op-ed by & :

    H.R.1 is a once in a generation government reform package that will change the balance of power in Washington. Proud to work alongside , , and members of the new Congress as we make a government priority #1.
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  15. Dec 15

    My statement on the 's latest assault on Americans' access to affordable health care: .

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    Dec 14

    Democrat , who handily won reelection in MD's 3rd Dist. last month, called the midterm "a vote to rescue our broken democracy." He joins Tom Monday @ noon to discuss campaign finance reform, voter protection, healthcare + other issues. Questions? Email midday@wypr.org

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  17. Dec 14

    H.R.1 is a once in a generation government reform package that will change the balance of power in Washington. Proud to work alongside , , and members of the new Congress as we make a government priority #1.
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  18. Dec 14

    Quick shoutout to Vice Chair for introducing a House resolution that would stop Republicans from injecting even more dark money into our politics.

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  19. Dec 14

    More alarming research from about the impact of climate change on Maryland – especially in Annapolis and in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Alongside my House Democratic colleagues, I will take swift and meaningful action on climate in the new Congress.

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  20. Dec 12

    Just voted for the Farm Bill. Here's my full statement.

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  21. Dec 12

    A gut punch for -- and a victory for the American people. We want more honesty and transparency in our politics, not less.

    BREAKING: Senate votes 50-49 to overthrow new Treasury Dept policy that no longer requires some 501(c) tax-exempt nonprofits—including politically active "dark money" groups—to disclose donor names & addresses (which already were not public under prior IRS policy) in tax returns.
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