“Ferguson and Beyond: Profiling in America” Dear Friends: On Tuesday, I hosted a high-level panel of civil rights and legal experts to review current law and practices of discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. At the center of the briefing was a call for Attorney General Eric Holder to strengthen guidance to local, state and federal […]
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VIDEO AVAILABLE: Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement
Cardin Hosts Briefing on Efforts to End Discriminatory Profiling By Law Enforcement “Ferguson and Beyond: Profiling in America” draws diverse panel united in ending profiling WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) hosted a high-level panel of civil rights and legal expertsTuesday to review current law and practices of discriminatory profiling by law enforcement. At the center of […]
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Media Advisory – Edwards to Host Homebuyers Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes (202) 225-8699 **Media Advisory** Edwards to Host Homebuyers Fair Information for those seeking to buy a home after foreclosure/short sale/bankruptcy and for first-time homebuyers Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host an informational fair for those seeking to buy […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Tour New Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore
Comptroller Franchot to Tour New Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore -Comptroller to See State-of-the-Art Innovations at Renovated School – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will join school officials and elected leaders on a tour of the new, $27 million Waverly Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore Tuesday morning. The 118,000-square-foot, three-story building features a centrally-located […]
Posted inGovernor O'Malley's Announcements
GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
Media Contacts: Office: 410-974-2316 FOR PLANNING PURPOSES GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE September 6, 2014 through September 12, 2014 Saturday, September 6, 2014 NO PUBLIC SCHEDULE Sunday, September 7, 2014 NO PUBLIC SCHEDULE Monday, September 8, 2014 OFFICE SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 9, 2014 10:30 a.m. Governor O’Malley to visit Pompeian, Inc. as […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at American Legion Post 70; Honor Centenarians at Dixon House
Comptroller to Speak at American Legion Post 70; Honor Centenarians at Dixon House – Comptroller to Remember Victims of 9-11 in Special Ceremony in Easton – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will speak at a special 9-11 ceremony at American Legion Post 70 today to remember the victims of that somber […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
TODAY/MON 1PM: Senator Cardin to Chair EPW Hearing in Annapolis on the New Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
****MEDIA ADVISORY**** U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works *Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife* “Examining the Strategy for Achieving the Goals of the New Voluntary Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement” BACKGROUND: Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife, will hold a field hearing to discuss how the signatories of the Chesapeake […]
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Edwards’ Labor Day Statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes (202) 225-8699 Edwards’ Labor Day Statement Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement to commemorate Labor Day, observed on September 1, 2014. “On Labor Day we pay tribute to the millions of hardworking men and women who make America the […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at American Legion Post 70; Honor Centenarians at Dixon House
Comptroller to Speak at American Legion Post 70; Honor Centenarians at Dixon House – Comptroller to Remember Victims of 9-11 in Special Ceremony in Easton – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will speak at a special 9-11 ceremony at American Legion Post 70 Monday to remember the victims of that somber day in […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller to Present Montgomery Co. WDS Award, Proclamations; Attend Business Roundtable
Comptroller to Present Montgomery Co. WDS Award, Proclamations; Attend Business Roundtable WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will spend a day in Montgomery County starting with presenting aWilliam Donald Schaefer Helping People Award to the Warrior Canine Connection, an organization that enlists recovering service members in a therapeutic mission to train service dogs for fellow veterans. The […]
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National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Recognizes Lincoln’s Rita Dibble
The Lincoln University’s Rita Dibble LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA – The Lincoln University’s Rita Dibble will be honored as Alumni Relations Director of the Year at the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame’s 3rd Annual Legacy of Leaders Alumni Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel on Sept. 26. Dibble, who joined Lincoln in […]
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**Reminder** Edwards to Host 2014 Job Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes: (202) 225-8699 **Reminder** Edwards to Host 2014 Job Fair Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host her third job fair tomorrow, Thursday, August 28, 2014. Over 70 employers, from national and local businesses; federal, state and county government; and nonprofit organizations, will be in […]