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Alsobrooks Statement on Corporation for Public Broadcasting Closing
August 2, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement in response to the news that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close following Republicans slashing funding for public broadcasting. “From the mountains of Western Maryland to Baltimore to the Eastern Shore, Maryland relies on public broadcasting. The closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be felt in every community, in our schools, in our homes, and in times of emergency and distress. Let’s call it for what it is: Republicans didn’t like the truth being reported, so they silenced those who speak it.” ###
Senators Alsobrooks, Schiff Demand End to NASA Cuts, Reassert Congress’ Sole Power to Authorize Science Funding
August 1, 2025 Letter From Senators Representing Space Innovation Hubs Comes as Bipartisan Senate Rejects Proposed Gutting of Space Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and other Senators representing space and science innovation hubs across the nation demanded that the Trump administration halt any preemptive cuts to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science programs, justify impoundments of NASA funding from the past six months, and abide by Congress’ set funding levels for the current and future fiscal years to prevent irrevocable harm to America’s space innovation and scientific workforce. “Trump’s witch hunt of scientists continues — now at
Alsobrooks Statement on Trump’s Failing Economy
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after markets began to fall as a result of devastating jobs data and Trump’s reckless tariffs. “Trump’s misguided policies and his undisciplined approach to tariffs is leading to a shrinking job market and a weak economic output. The billionaires won’t feel the squeeze, but middle and working class Americans will. Instead of passing tax cuts for billionaires, Republicans should try focusing on uplifting the majority of Americans. Though I don’t think any of us are holding our breath…” ###
ABC 7: Maryland Sen. Alsobrooks introduces ‘Tariff Transparency Act’ to aid struggling Americans
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks introduced her first bill, the Tariff Transparency Act, aimed at addressing the financial strain on residents. The legislation will require the United States International Trade Commission to investigate the impact of tariffs and “the threat of these tariffs, on imports from Mexico and Canada.” “Marylanders are struggling to put food on the table and afford the basic necessities as it is. The last thing we need are tariffs that will raise prices,” said Alsobrooks. Imposing tariffs on imports has been a key part of the Trump Administration’s agenda. Read more from ABC 7 here.
The Washington Post: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks takes aim at Trump tariffs with her first bill
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Maryland) on Tuesday night introduced her first piece of federal legislation since joining Congress this year, the Tariff Transparency Act, a jab at President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Read full article here.
CNN: Dem senator: DOGE cuts could disproportionately hurt Maryland
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