Congressman Chris Van Hollen

Yesterday's decision by the House Judiciary Committee to cite Karl Rove for contempt of Congress was an important step forward in holding this White House accountable to the rule of law. Unfortunately, we have not seen the last of Karl Rove and his political tricks. We have recently learned that Rove has signed a mid-six figure consulting deal with billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson to oversee the activities of the right-wing shadow group Freedom's Watch. With the National Republican... Read Full Story

Impeach+Bush+Cheny+Dump Van Hollen! Impeach+Bush+Cheney, What Happens To People Who Support Their Constituencies? Chris Van Hollen Are You Listening, because we’re watching? Well; they don’t get endorsement. They don’t get donations. They don’t get votes. They get bad press and bad mail, and the word spreads all over the internet…AND WE GET RID OF THEM! Maryland Politics Watch: No Endorsement for Van Hollen No Endorsement for Van Hollen. It isn't often that a non... Read Full Story

Posted by Cato July 4, 2008 Maryland 1st District congressional candidate Frank Kratovil has been crowing about his campaign’s designation as a DCCC-targeted race. His buddy, DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen is promising to pour all kinds of special interest money into Kratovil’s race. We shouldn’t be surprised that Van Hollen is capable of funneling cash into Kratovil’s campaign coffers. Van Hollen is one of the TOP 3 PORKERS in the US House, according to Citizens Against Government... Read Full Story

Looks like the issue of affordable prescription drugs, already swept under the rug once this session, will be put back on the table in Congress this week. From the Washington Post: Rep. Chris Van Hollen is preparing legislation that would allow states to make prescription drugs more affordable for low- and moderate-income Americans, a challenge to Bush administration policies that have thwarted such efforts. Van Hollen, D-Md., said he will introduce a bill early this week allowing states to... Read Full Story

Attempting to counter an appearance of deadlock and stalemate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlined key legislation passed recently while also applauding the Democrats who lead the House alongside her. Pelosi listed accomplishments that track with what she says are priorities for the Democrats who now control Congress, such as the economy, education and the environment. "And to that end, growing our economy through innovation - innovation as we know begins in the classroom - we were very... Read Full Story