*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Commission to hold hearing with OSCE Human Rights Appointees WASHINGTON—The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) announced the following hearing: Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:00 a.m. SD-562 Dirksen Senate Office Building Following an escalation of anti-Semitic hate crimes a decade ago, […]
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Gabby Douglas, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Splits With Coach
London Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Women: U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas is hugged by coach Liang Chow after her performance on the floor during the artistic gymnastics women’s individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas is leaving her coach Liang Chow, again. Douglas and […]
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Media Advisory: Comptroller to Present Proclamation to Frederick Business; Visit Woodsboro Park
Comptroller to Present Proclamation to Frederick Business; Visit Woodsboro Park – Comptroller to See State-funded Improvement to Regional Park – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation recognizing Jean Peterson, owner of Jean Peterson Design in Frederick. Since 1996, Jean Peterson Design has helped businesses and organizations communicate their […]
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GOVERNOR O’MALLEY MAKES CEREMONIAL SECOND CALL ON “MARYLAND FiRST” NEW STATEWIDE 700 MHz RADIO SYSTEM
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY MAKES CEREMONIAL SECOND CALL ON “MARYLAND FiRST” NEW STATEWIDE 700 MHz RADIO SYSTEM Event marks fourth stop on the ‘Governing for Results’ goals tour ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 18, 2014) – Today, Governor Martin O’Malley joined Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Marcus Brown, and several other state and local officials to make […]
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ADVISORY: SENATOR BEN CARDIN AND SENATOR RAND PAUL TO HOST BIPARTISAN BRIEFING ON VOTING RIGHTS RESTORATION
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Rand Paul to Host Bipartisan Briefing on Voting Rights Restoration On TUESDAY, July 22nd, 2014 at 2:30 p.m , U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) will host a discussion on solutions to end the disenfranchisement of individuals with past criminal convictions. Senator Cardin has introduced S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act, which […]
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Comptroller’s Public Schedule Week of 7/2
Week of July 21, 2014 Monday, July 21 • 11:30 a.m. Proclamation Presentation: Jean Peterson Design 6 N. East Street, #600 Frederick, MD 21701 • 2 p.m. Program Open Space Visit: Woodsboro Regional Park 10742-10748 Woodsboro Road Woodsboro, MD 21798 Tuesday, July 22 • 10:30 a.m. Boonsboro Walking Tour Starting Point – Town Hall 21 […]
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CARDIN “MADE IN MARYLAND” JOBS TOUR VISITS VORBECK MATERIALS
CARDIN “MADE IN MARYLAND” JOBS TOUR VISITS VORBECK MATERIALS Jessup, MD – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Finance and Small Business committees, toured Vorbeck Materials as part of his Made in Maryland Jobs Tour. Located in Jessup, Vorbeck is an industry leader in graphene nanotechnology and cutting edge energy storage solutions. “Vorbeck […]
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Beyoncé Leads MTV Video Music Awards with 8 Nods
NEW YORK— Doing a visual album has paid off for Beyoncé: She’s the leading nominee at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA’s). Beyonce performs on the opening night of the On The Run Tour at Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Miami, Florida. MTV announced July 17 that Beyoncé is up for eight moonman […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller to Present Proclamation to Annapolis’ Naval Bagels
Comptroller to Present Proclamation to Annapolis’ Naval Bagels – Comptroller to Recognize Popular and Award-Winning Bagel Shop – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation to Naval Bagel owners, Sean and Dara Adams, for their entrepreneurial spirit and the success of their 14-year-old bagel shop in Annapolis. He also will recognize […]
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Cardin, Mikulski Praise Judiciary Committee’s Approval of Pamela Harris for the Fourth Circuit Court Of Appeals
Cardin, Mikulski Praise Judiciary Committee’s Approval of Pamela Harris for the Fourth Circuit Court Of Appeals Senators recommended Ms. Harris to President Obama for Federal Bench WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today praised the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to approve Pamela A. Harris of Potomac, Maryland to fill the vacancy on the Fourth Circuit […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ SERIES TO HIGHLIGHT PROGRESS ON HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVES
‘GOVERNING FOR RESULTS’ SERIES TO HIGHLIGHT PROGRESS ON HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVES Governor O’Malley, state officials to make ceremonial second call on “MARYLAND FiRST”, the statewide 700 MHz radio system ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 17, 2014) – As part of the ‘Governing for Results’ series, Governor Martin O’Malley will join Colonel Marcus Brown, Superintendent of the Maryland […]
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Cardin Lauds Senate Passage of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
Cardin Lauds Senate Passage of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 (TRIA). “Predictability and stability are important ingredients for investment and growth. The availability of public-private terrorism risk insurance […]
