WASHINGTON — Faced with the choice of running for a third term as Prince George’s County state’s attorney or returning to a law firm job and the cushy salary that […]
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Violence Against Women Act Passes Final Hurdle in the House
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted Thursday to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), passing a Senate-approved version of the bill rather than a Republican-offered alternative. The bill […]
State of the Union: Economy Tops Obama Second-term Agenda
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama used his first State of the Union address as a second-term president Tuesday to focus on an economy that continues to struggle toward recovery and […]
Citing Personal Tragedy, Cummings Sponsors Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in announcing a bill Tuesday to combat weapons trafficking, an issue he said is personal. “It is […]
Census: Maryland Redistricting Produced Predictable Results for Democrats
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s redrawn congressional map, which paved the way for a Democratic victory in November, significantly altered the makeup of two of the state’s eight congressional districts, as expected, […]
Maryland Obama Inaugural Service Events Run from Capoeira to Canned Food
WASHINGTON – Skher Brown, leader of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation of Baltimore, needs just five volunteers to help his organization paint and move into its new studio. For help, […]