Hoyer proposes $9 billion trust fund to help reverse global deforestation

The legislation would authorize creation of a State Department trust fund for developing countries to reverse deforestation and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

President Calls Health Care a Right, Says Republicans Worried Obamacare Will Succeed

Days before a key provision of his health care law takes effect, President Barack Obama told an audience in Prince George’s County Thursday that affordable health care in the United States is a right and not a privilege and called on Maryland to help spread the word about the Affordable Care Act.

Marylanders Speak Out at DNC

Four Marylanders took center stage at the Democratic National Convention by virtue of the state’s strong Democratic presence. Relive their speeches with this interactive graphic.

Maryland Representatives Pledge to Keep Funding NASA

After the congressional debt super committee’s failure to reach a deal last week, Hoyer warned that cuts may be on the horizon.

New Robots Facilities Create Jobs in Maryland

The new employees will work in manufacturing and engineering in order to meet the demand for an increase in robotics, and thermal control in space.