GOP Challenges Job Stimulus Data Nov 21, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat, cited GDP growth and declining monthly job losses as proof of its success. "Characterizing a real job and the ability to take care of your family as 'propaganda' is a disservice to the American people," said Mr. Van Hollen, an assistant to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Newsmax)
Van Hollen Condemns Plan to Burn Pelosi, Perriello in Effigy Nov 14, 2009
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md. on Friday blasted conservative protesters for planning to burn Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. (Roll Call)
Van Hollen: 2010 Will Be Tough, But Not Fatal Nov 13, 2009
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md. said Thursday that House Democrats should brace for challenging races in 2010, but he dismissed the idea that next year s mid-term elections would be an all-out sweep for Republicans. (Roll Call)
Health care reform faces tough battle Nov 10, 2009
Chris Van Hollen of Maryland responded on the same show that the Congressional Budget Office reported that the House bill would reduce the deficit ... Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland RELATED TOPICS. (CNN)
Late TV Listings Nov 8, 2009
Guests: Bob McDonnell, governor-elect of Virginia; Representatives Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Mike Pence of Indiana. 9 a.m. (25). (Boston Globe)
Red-state Dems worried, rethink agenda... Nov 6, 2009
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Democrats Handpick Reform Bill Audience Oct 31, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat and head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Our blended bill was posted online this morning. In contrast, the Republican event today was open only to credentialed media and GOP staffers. More importantly, it's been 134 days and they still haven't shown the American people their bill or pledged to post it online for 72 hours like we have.". (Newsmax)
FACT CHECK: Health Insurers' Profits 35th of 500 Oct 26, 2009
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PELOSI'S HOUSE WORKING SLACKER HOURS... Oct 8, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ... Chris Van Hollen, the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. (The Drudge Report)
Maryland Congressman And HUD Secretary Visit Silver Spring School Sep 9, 2009
(WUSA) -- Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen joined Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan for a "Back to School" event in Silver Spring. The get-together, called 'We Are What We Learn,' was held at Viers Mill Elementary School. (W-USA News, DC)
From Labor Day Parade, Support For Health Reform Sep 8, 2009
Chris Van Hollen (D-Md), who was marching in the parade. Van Hollen is convinced this week will mark a turning point. (W-USA News, DC)
Van Hollen Starts Late in Health Care Push Sep 3, 2009
Just days before returning to Capitol Hill to face a restive Caucus, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md. took to the phone lines Wednesday to make the case for a public insurance option and the Democrats broader health care reform drive in three teleconference town halls with his constituents. (Roll Call)
Good news could spell trouble for GOP Aug 16, 2009
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Health-care blitz begins Aug 3, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat and assistant to the speaker, who is coordinating the House effort. Republicans understand that and will also be campaigning hard. (News & Observer)
Dems vs. Dems in Health Care Battle Jul 29, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, who chairs the Democrats' campaign arm in the House, questioned the "political will" of his Senate counterparts to complete a deal. "What concerns me about what's happened in the Senate Finance Committee is that they've had a whole lot of time to work these things out and just don't seem to be able to break the impasse," Van Hollen said in an interview on Bill Press's national radio show. (CBS News -- Politics)
Obamacare Means Over a Dozen New Federal Entities Jul 28, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat and assistant to the speaker of the House. Democrats have responded with a chart of their own: a blank page that they say represents Republican reform proposals. (Newsmax)
Stimulus Funds Missing Poorest Areas Jul 9, 2009
Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen chairs the Democratic congressional campaign committee. With more than 36,000 prosperous households and a median income of nearly $70,000, his suburban Washington district even out-sparkles Ms Pelosi's. (CBS News)
Are American Hospitals Behind the Disaster Curve? Jul 3, 2009
Chris Van Hollen was able to legislate an earmark of $14. 2 million for the Partnership. (Human Events Online)
Gov. Martin O'Malley outlines plan for biotech centers in Rockville, Baltimore May 19, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. said Monday at the event at Aeras. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rep. Sessions: Obama Out to Damage Capitalism May 13, 2009
Not surprisingly, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland took issue with Sessions. Van Hollen said in a statement, The latest remarks by NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions have no place in our current economic debate and reflect a party more preoccupied with offering bizarre conspiracy theories than offering credible solutions to get our economy back on track. (Newsmax)
Democratic Leader Tempers Expectations for 2010 Apr 4, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, wants to defuse heady expectations in his party for more gains in next year's midterm elections after too-close-to-call results in this week's election for a vacant Democratic seat in New York. The Maryland congressman said Wednesday he has personally talked with "certain individuals" from liberal organizations who have begun raising money to finance challenges to centrist Democrats. (Newsmax)
House passes budget blueprint drawn largely to Obama specifications Apr 3, 2009
"Democrats in the House and, I think, the Senate are shoulder to shoulder with the president in trying to make the big decisions we need to make in this country," said Democratic Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. But, he said, "Hammering out the details will require everyone to roll up their sleeves.". (Boston Globe)
On stimulus, who's having it two ways? Mar 7, 2009
Chris Van Hollen, committee chairman. No House Republicans voted for the package. (AZCentral -- Business)
Obama budget realistic on climate revenue: analysts Feb 27, 2009
Democratic U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced on Tuesday he plans to introduce a cap-and-dividend bill. Meanwhile, Senator Barbara Boxer, a California Democrat who shepherded a cap-and-trade bill to the Senate floor last year, has vowed to introduce carbon-curbing legislation this year. (Scientific American)
Stimulus Projects Ready To Roll In Maryland Feb 20, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- New Maryland road and transportation projects funded by the federal stimulus package will be launching within two to three weeks, Maryland Transportation Secretary John Pocari said Thursday. (W-USA News, DC)
U.S. needs new Afghanistan strategy, says Tierney Feb 13, 2009
The 6th District Democrat headed the congressional delegation, which included Democratic Congressmen George Miller of California, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Peter Welch of Vermont, on a trip to the region. A successful strategy will include more than military might and require consensus and consultation between and among nations involved, delegation members said in a conference call shortly after they returned from the trip. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Shovel-ready stimulus buries schools Feb 10, 2009
On one hand, Democratic Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland asserted Sunday on FOX News that the $16 billion for school construction is quite "shovel-ready" as it, of course, "puts people back to work." But then expediency kicked in. He added, "There's a lot we think in the House bill we should have in the final package. Having said that, we are not in the business of drawing lines in the sand, because we believe the overriding priority right now is to get something done.". (Boston Globe)