Press Releases

Hudson Commends Colombian Military On Rescue Of Hostages; Questions Van Hollen's Lack Of Support

Congressman Ron Paul has endorsed Collins Bailey's Congressional run.

On June 10, 2008, the Steve Hudson for Congress campaign issued the following challenge to the Congressman Chris Van Hollen:

I write to respectfully request your participation in several debates and town hall meetings over the next few months before the November election to be hosted throughout our district.

I know you have a busy schedule as Chairman of the DCCC; however, I hope that you will find the time to participate.  As an elected official, you are held to be totally accountable to the people, as if I am elected, I recognize this as well.  Regardless of the outcome of our race, it is important that we both strive to bring a positive message for people in our District. 

Hudson Urges Immediate Congressional Action On Metropolitan Infrastructure Protection, Disaster Coordination, And Planning

SILVER SPRING, MD - The recent water main break in Montgomery county has highlighted many problems that extend way beyond the inconvenience of having to "boil water" for a few days. This incident identified issues with the integrity of our infrastructure, capacity of the emergency communications systems, preparedness to react and implement resources to an emergency situation in a timely manner, lack of public information, awareness and preparedness. Had this been a terrorist incident, we would have been paralyzed thanks to total a lack of preparedness on the part of our elected leaders.

While my opponent appears to be concerned about our environment, it is all smoke and mirrors.  His policies are highly destructive for our economy.  Eighth District voters, and all Americans, need to know the truth.

Response by Congressional Candidate Gordon Clark
To H. Con. Res. 362 Regarding Iran

Andy Harris announces his "Prescription for Protecting Our 2nd Amendment Rights"

Annapolis - Today, State Senator Andy Harris M.D. praised the Supreme Court's landmark ruling reaffirming our Second Amendment rights. For the first time United States history, the Supreme Court ruled that individual Americans have the right to own firearms for personal use. The ruling struck down the District of Columbia's ban on handguns.

As a naval officer with expert pistol qualification who believes in the historical basis and the value of the 2nd Amendment, Andy supports the right of all law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. As a State Senator, Andy routinely receives "A+" ratings from the NRA for his support of Second Amendment rights. Andy is a lifetime member of the NRA.

Why Won't Chris Van Hollen Follow The Lead Of Senator Obama With Regard To Lobbyists?

H.R. 5778: District Of Columbia Water And Sewer Authority Independence Preservation Act

Eighth District Congressman Chris Van Hollen has been working to enact this very minor administrative clarification since September 2007. "The first Hill salvo came in a Sept. 17 letter to Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray, and WASA General Manager Jerry N. Johnson. In the letter, sent on Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen's stationery, suburban Hill honchos explained that the WASA power move was unacceptable but they weren't going to block enactment of the law. Instead, they played nice." (Mike DeBonis, "Water Not Under The Bridge," Washington City Paper, February 27, 2008)

Dr. Steve Hudson On the House Passage of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008; Questions Van Hollen's Lack Of Bipartisanship

Van Hollen Out Of Touch With Country On National Security – Out Of Touch With His Own Party Too?

Senator Obama:  "Given the legitimate threats we face, providing effective intelligence collection tools with appropriate safeguards is too important to delay. So I support the compromise, but do so with a firm pledge that as president, I will carefully monitor the program." (Paul Kane,“Obama Supports FISA Legislation, Angering Left,” Washington Post’s Trail Blog, http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail, Accessed June 20, 2008)

Hudson Urges Immediate Action By Congress On Energy Crisis

SILVER SPRING, MD - Dr. Steve Hudson, congressional candidate in CD-8, urges immediate Congressional action concerning energy markets and the impact of recent national weather events.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 14, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley today swore in Lisa Kornberg as Director for the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and six members to the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees.  read more »

COLONIAL BEACH, Va. (April 15, 2008) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Virginia Governor Timothy M.  read more »

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 14, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the dates and locations of the eight cities and municipalities selected for the 2008, “Maryland Capital for A Day” Program. Governor O’Malley was joined by Mayor Robert Bruchey, Mayor Margo Bailey, Mayor Harry Norris, Mayor Mike McDermott, Mayor Aileen McChesney, Mayor Adam Ortiz, Mayor Diana Fennell, Mayor Walter James, Mayor Lee Fiedler, Mayor Sidney Katz and Howard County Council Chair Courtney Watson.

GARRETT COUNTY, MD (April 12, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that public lands managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will not be considered as sites for commercial wind power generation.  State and local elected officials, conservation, business and community leaders joined the Governor for the announcement made from scenic Monroe Run Overlook in Savage River State Forest.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s hearing of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) called for a greater federal investment in research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find cures and keep America competitive in the world.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today led the Team Maryland congressional delegation in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher to address growing electricity costs amidst the looming economic crisis. In a letter to Chairman Kelliher, Team Maryland urged him to investigate taking steps to reduce the burden of high energy prices on American families.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), today denounced the news that President Bush has vetoed the fiscal year 2008 Intelligence Authorization bill. This critical bill contains key provisions, which Senator Mikulski supports, that establish uniform standards for interrogations and enhance accountability in the intelligence community.  read more »

COLLEGE PARK, MD (March 10, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley today joined a crowd of University of Maryland scientists and students in College Park to announce the discovery of a bacterium that could lead to the production of 75 billion gallons a year of carbon-neutral ethanol.