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"Leading the morning press conference was Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who can take credit for pushing the repair mission to happen despite NASA's initial reluctance. I fought for the Hubble repair mission because Hubble is the peoples telescope, said Mikulski, chair of the subcommittee that funds NASA. I also fought for Hubble because it constantly rewrites the science textbooks. It has more discoveries than any other science mission. Hubble is our greatest example of our... (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Ramsay the pick for GBTC's 'BETA' award Sep 10, 2009
Dr. David Ramsay the pick for GBTCs BETA award - Baltimore Business Journal. for free extra services. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Hubble unveilsitsnew vision Sep 10, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. as a guest of honor. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hubble improvements 'spectacular' after astronaut fix Sep 10, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. released eight images from cameras installed during May's space shuttle Atlantis mission. (USA Today -- Tech)
States Test Prison Phone Detectors to Stop Violence Sep 5, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, Maryland Democrat, is a co-sponsor. The issue has been prominent in Maryland, where a Baltimore drug dealer used a cell phone to plan the killing of a witness from the city jail two years ago. (Newsmax)
Md. officials test cell phone detection at prison Sep 4, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. is a co-sponsor. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
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Funded through a federal grant secured by Senator Barbara Mikulski, the new center is a proactive step in providing care to a specialized-needs group of local children who require therapeutic foster homes to overcome crises in their young lives ... More than 70 VIPs supported the effort, including Senator Barbara Mikulski, Congressman Elijah Cummings, Maryland State Delegate Barbara Robinson, Baltimore City Councilman Bernard C. "Jack" Young, Baltimore Department of Social Services Director... (PNN Online)
Finding funds for flight Aug 31, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, the Maryland Democrat who chairs the Senate Appropriations panel that oversees NASA funding, agreed: "NASA has been asked to do too much with too little.". The U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee is expected to present a draft executive summary of its report to the Obama administration by Tuesday. (Florida Today)
Kerry Prepares to Protect Kennedy's Legacy Aug 30, 2009
"He sat down with his staff and Vicki and others and he said, 'Okay, we're going to get so-and-so to do this and we're going to work with Maryland Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski on higher education to do that,' and sort of divvied it up. He talked to Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Dodd. He laid it out, he weighed in," Kerry says. "If Teddy was in treatment or doing something, Vicki would relay to me what we needed to get done and we'd do it.". (Time.com)
Kennedy: After a grim diagnosis, determined to make a 'good ending' Aug 28, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, instructing her to take over a higher education bill he had been shepherding ... Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, instructing her to take over a higher education bill he had been shepherding. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
NYT: Kennedy wanted 'good ending' Aug 27, 2009
On the way to the airport, he called two Democratic colleagues: Mr. Dodd, telling him to take over a mental health bill he had been working on, and Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, instructing her to take over a higher education bill he had been shepherding. 1. (MSNBC -- Race)
Bearing False Witness Aug 27, 2009
Barbara Mikulski admitted the inclusion of abortion in an exchange between her and Orrin Hatch on July 9, 2009. Here is the exchange. (Townhall.com)
Did Obama Mess Up Health Care Politics? Aug 7, 2009
and Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. support Coburn's amendment. (CBS News)
Cupcakes for reporter on Obama's birthday Aug 5, 2009
Missing were senators Edward Kennedy, Robert Byrd and Barbara Mikulski for health reason. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that Obama celebrated his birthday at the weekend with a trip to the Camp David presidential retreat surrounded by family and friends. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sen. Mikulski Has Surgery on Broken Ankle Jul 28, 2009
BALTIMORE - A spokeswoman for Barbara Mikulski says the Maryland senator has undergone surgery on her broken ankle and is expected to make a full recovery. Mikulski broke her ankle in three places on July 19 while walking down some steps when she was leaving church in Baltimore. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Senators seek coverage for alternative therapies Jul 24, 2009
The two main sponsors of the Senate amendment were Harkin and Senator Barbara Mikulski, a Maryland Democrat. Republicans, including the ranking member on the Senate health committee, Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming, also backed the amendment. (Boston Globe)
9 comments Jul 20, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland provided a classic example of a morally bankrupt legislator seeking to insidiously force Americans to cooperate with and fund an objectively evil cause. On Thursday, July 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee met to consider amendments to the legislation it is drafting to rearrange the entire U.S. health care system. (Human Events Online)
How Senator Mikulski Slipped an Abortion Mandate into the Health Care Bill Jul 15, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland provided a classic example of a morally bankrupt legislator seeking to insidiously force Americans to cooperate with and fund an objectively evil cause ... Location: IL Reply # 2 Date: Jul 15, 2009 - 4:40 AM EST Mikulski is a Good Senator Before she was a Senator, Barbara Mikulski was a City of Baltimore social worker. (Townhall.com)
Are American Hospitals Behind the Disaster Curve? Jul 3, 2009
Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski has sought $25-million to create a Partnership for Prince George s County, MD. Could this be the start of state initiatives. It would be hard to expect any new financial undertaking in, say, California, already in debt several billion dollars and looking for hand outs. (Human Events Online)
Senate to keep NASA funds safe Jun 25, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Maryland, who oversees the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science. "We agree with the president's budget.". (Florida Today)
Local Leaders Call for Funding to Improve Metro Safety Jun 25, 2009
Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. says that must change. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tax on health care benefits advances Jun 25, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. talks with MSNBCs Carlos Watson about why some Democrats are defiant about President Barack Obamas health care reform plan. (MSNBC -- Health)
Metro to get $34.3M to buy 52 new cars Jun 25, 2009
Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, all Democrats. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Consensus on Health Elusive Jun 24, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md. a HELP member: I will not forsake my principles. (Roll Call)
Senators Begin Amending Health Care Bill Jun 19, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. accused him of trying to "throw sand in the gears.". (KIRO TV, WA)
Senators Tackle $1T Health Care Challenge Jun 18, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. speaks at left, during a news conference on health care reform, June 16, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (CBS News)
Top 10 stories: Competitive sourcing leads the list Jun 4, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md. would indefinitely suspend the Bush administrations competitive-sourcing initiative under OMB Circular A-76 and make permanent changes to those rules. (FCW.com)
Gingrich backs off 'racist' label for Sotomayor Jun 4, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, Patty Murray of Washington and Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine. (USA Today -- News)
Backers, critics continue parrying on Sotomayor nomination Jun 4, 2009
Senator Barbara Mikulski (left) with Sonia Sotomayor yesterday. The judge spent a second day meeting senators privately. (Boston Globe)
Health Feud Heats Up Jun 4, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md. speaking on behalf of HELP, maintained that Democrats are interested in garnering significant Republican support for health care reform. (Roll Call)
Battle lines drawn on competitive sourcing Jun 3, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md. on April 29, the bill would uphold the recent fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Acts limits on competitive sourcing. (FCW.com)
Credit questions Jun 3, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland said the bill aims to prevent credit card companies from "targeting college kids to weigh them down with debt before they even graduate." In April, student loan corporation Sallie Mae released a national study that examines the use of credit by undergraduates. The study found that in 2004, 76 percent of undergrads had at least one credit card. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
MCDA says highways critical to economic expansion May 29, 2009
David Moe of Garrett County Transportation has been working with Maryland U.S. Senators Joseph Cardin and Barbara Mikulski to keep the projects moving forward. To that end, Cardin is seeking a $2. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Obama picks ex-astronaut to head NASA May 24, 2009
The Senate's two NASA watchdogs, Maryland's Barbara Mikulski and Florida's Bill Nelson, both Democrats, have signed off on Bolden's nomination. Nelson flew with Bolden on the Columbia mission in 1986 and has been strongly supportive of his old crewmate. (MSNBC -- Technology)
A Glitch In First Senate Hearing From Outer Space May 24, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md). But within minutes, the Senate subcommittee lost the audio from the shuttle. (W-USA News, DC)
NASA defends shuttle schedule, budget May 22, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. "As you close the hatch on Hubble, you have now opened a new door on a new era of scientific discovery. Hubble is the people's telescope," Mikulski told the crew. (Florida Today)
Shuttle crew beams down to Washington May 22, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. chairwoman of the science appropriations subcommittee. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spaced-Out Testimony May 20, 2009
Barbara Mikulski says astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis will testify at a hearing on NASA's budget this week. Mikulski says the astronauts, who have wrapped up repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope, will give an update live via satellite around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. (W-USA News, DC)
Senators block Hayes' nomination May 16, 2009
Three Democratic senators who would have voted for Hayes weren't present: Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, who's ill, John Kerry of Massachusetts and Barbara Mikulski of Maryland. Kerry was at a funeral in Massachusetts; a spokeswoman for Mikulski said she was absent to "work on health care issues.". (Juneau Empire)
Top 10 Things You Don't Know About HubbleHubble Space Telescope's Hollywood cameos, flops, factoids and more. May 16, 2009
"[There were] NASA scientists that stood up and said, "It's a total loss," Launius said of Hubble's early days. Members of Congress, including Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., who was, and still is, a big NASA supporter, were livid that this had taken place. "This was such a failure, to the tune of $3 billion," he said. Thankfully, the telescope's first in December 1993 was a success. After spending 11 months training for what is considered to be one of the most complex missions, astronauts... (ABC News)
GOP blocks Obama pick for Interior deputy May 14, 2009
Barbara Mikulski of Maryland as well as John Kerry and Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, did not vote. Their presence would have left Hayes with 60 votes, the total needed to overcome GOP objections. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Murkowski leads GOP in delaying Interior appointment May 14, 2009
and Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. Kerry was at a funeral in Massachusetts; a spokeswoman for Mikulski said she was absent to "work on health care issues.". (Anchorage Daily News)
New general, new approach in Afghanistan May 12, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), held public hearings and carried on a fight with much public support (including thousands of letters from school children across the country) to get the Bush Administration and NASA to reconsider the decision to drop plans for a Hubble rescue mission ... Barbara Mikulski may have been the catalyst, The NASA adiminstrator that approved the mission was all Bush. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Gitmo Quagmire May 10, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. one of Guantanamo's harshest critics. (Townhall.com)
Colonel's Corner May 9, 2009
That got the attention of Maryland's Senator Barbara Mikulski, one of Guantanamo's harshest critics. She admonished Holder that she "would be very concerned" if she and other lawmakers were not consulted before detainees were brought to the U.S.. (Fox News)
Holder says terrorists won't be freed into U.S. May 8, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, also voiced misgivings, saying local and state elected officials should be told if they are going to receive detainees. Mikulski said she and other lawmakers "would be very concerned" about not being consulted on what the plans are for detainees brought to the U.S.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
DRIP, DRIP, DRIP May 8, 2009
"Well lets take a long look at that Briefing list of Dems that were briefed and to this day keep lying about it: Nancy Pelosi Bob Graham John Rockefeller Jane Harman Harry Reid *Full Committee John Murtha Evan Bayh Russ Feingold Diane Feinstein Carl Levin Barbara Mikulski And this is just the list being briefed prior to 11/16/06 **** They have known for a very long time well before the election.". Nitepost. (The Drudge Report)
Holder: We Won't Free Gitmo Inmates In US May 8, 2009
"Let me tell you what I worry about, first of all the safety of our community," Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. said. (CBS News)
The Endlessness of Jack Kemp May 7, 2009
"Talking once about how he planned to seek better relations with Sen. Barbara Mikulski," DeParle wrote, "Kemp leaned back and stuck a finger down his throat, as if gagging on the very thought. 'I mean, my body language is worse than anybody else's, you know,' Kemp said. 'I can't hide my feelings.'". An inability to hide one's feelings is often a hindrance in politics, and so it was for Jack Kemp. (Human Events Online)
Political Grapevine May 1, 2009
The Hill newspaper reports that Maryland's Barbara Mikulski says, "I won't be happy if I don't get to chair something because of Arlen Specter.". A senior Democratic lawmaker -- who spoke on condition of anonymity -- says the Democratic conference will vote against giving Specter seniority over others, saying that Reid's agreement is "his deal and not the Caucus's.". (Fox News)
GOP to CIA: Release interrogation brief records Apr 28, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. said Monday that Senate Intelligence Committee members raised concerns about the harsh interrogation methods when they were briefed. (AZCentral -- News)
To get ahead, developer may scale back biopark project Apr 28, 2009
Barbara Mikulski and retired U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes, both Democrats. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Legislators Reverse Course On Car Tax Apr 13, 2009
Barbara Mikulski who battled for it in Washington. The panel was faced with several decisions relating to tax breaks after the federal economic recovery act triggered provisions in Maryland tax law. (W-USA News, DC)
Obama's 2nd Circuit Pick Says He Didn't Ask for Nomination Apr 11, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. told Davis that she intended to recommend him to the White House, he writes, and the Office of White House Counsel contacted him around Jan. 30. (Law.com)
Push for digital health records sparks debate Apr 7, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. referring to the government's failed efforts to respond to the 2005 hurricane. (USA Today -- Tech)
AmeriCorps merits our legislators' backing Mar 29, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. declared last week that the proposed AmeriCorps expansion will pay dividends long beyond anything that we can imagine. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Air service to BWI is back Mar 26, 2009
Ben Cardin (D) and Barbara Mikulski (D) (see: http://cardin. senate. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Senate to vote on tripling size of AmeriCorps Mar 24, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, a Maryland Democrat, said the proposal is an investment that "will pay dividends long beyond anything that we can imagine.". House passed similar billThe House last week passed a similar bill to add 175,000 participants to AmeriCorps and other national service programs. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senate Looks Into Expanding AmeriCorps Mar 24, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, a Maryland Democrat, said the proposal is an investment that "will pay dividends long beyond anything that we can imagine.". The House last week passed a similar bill to add 175,000 participants to AmeriCorps and other national service programs. (Newsmax)
Boobs at Work: Surfing Porn on the Public's Time Mar 21, 2009
Grassley then joined with Senators Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Richard Shelby of Alabama to share their indignation at the waste of the taxpayers' money. (Again, the porn addict was already gone, despite the fact that a federally funded worker who loses only $58,000 in this economy should probably be nominated for employee of the month. (Scientific American)
A New Era of Service Mar 19, 2009
Members of Congress from across the political spectrum from Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Enzi and Representative Howard (Buck) McKeon to Senators Ted Kennedy and Barbara Mikulski and Representative George Miller have pledged their support for this legislation. I urge Congress to follow their lead and move quickly to pass it so that I can sign it into law. (Time.com)
LSC Receives $40 Million Increase for FY 2009 Mar 12, 2009
"We greatly appreciate the hard work of the Senate, and thank Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, members of Congress and their staffs, for making this funding increase possible," Helaine Barnett said. The fiscal 2009 appropriation includes funding for technology grants that expand access to legal information, for a loan repayment program that helps new lawyers... (PR Newswire)
National service bill draws strong bipartisan support Mar 11, 2009
Senator Barbara Mikulski, a Maryland Democrat who presided at yesterday's hearing, said she would push to get the bill approved before the Easter-Passover break, which begins April 6. SUSAN MILLIGAN. (Boston Globe)
House Bill May Reimburse Maryland and Virginia For Inauguration Feb 26, 2009
Barbara Mikulski, Congressman Steny Hoyer and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley made the announcement Monday. The money is in a portion of the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which will soon be considered by the House of Representatives. (W-USA News, DC)
What's in the most powerful pockets? Feb 24, 2009
Barbara Mikulski (D-Md. said, I carry lipstick. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
