Md. Senator Cardin to Seek More Funds for Unmet Legal Needs

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Opening up the Maryland Legal Services Corp.'s 25th anniversary symposium, Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin's office announced Thursday he will introduce legislation next year to increase federal funding to meet the legal needs of lower income residents.

"We cannot allow this justice gap to continue, and we must move to increase access to justice for low-income Americans who need an attorney to provide civil legal assistance," Bailey Fine, a representative for Cardin, told the audience.

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Md. Senator Cardin to Seek More Funds for Unmet Legal Needs

Cardin will hold hearings this year on the extent of the unmet need for such services, Fine said.

The Maryland Democrat was unable to attend the event, which was held at the University of Maryland School of Law an...

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