Sixth District Democratic congressional candidate Rob Garagiola never shared cases with notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and public information used in political attacks on Garagiola linking the two is in error.
Maryland Education Funding Divides State and County Leaders
Cash-strapped Maryland county leaders say they can’t afford to pay their share of rising costs for schools and are asking the state to back off of a requirement to match state education funding dollar-for-dollar.
Maryland Lawmakers Seek Campaign Finance Amendment
Maryland legislators gathered with activists outside the state capitol Thursday to promote an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would end the multi-million dollar flood of corporate money bolstering political campaigns.
Republican Presidential Candidates Rely on Facebook, Twitter
COLLEGE PARK – The crowded pack of Republican presidential candidates has made social media campaigning an integral part of their effort to win the White House this year, cutting into the advantage Democrats have traditionally held in online outreach, social media analysts said
O’Malley’s Budget Targets Maryland’s Highest Earners
Gov. Martin O’Malley is proposing capping income tax deductions and rolling back income tax exemptions for Maryland’s highest earners as part of his plan to close the $1 billion hole in the state’s $14 billion operating budget.
Republican Presidential Candidates Rely on Facebook, Twitter
The Republican presidential candidates have made social media campaigning an integral part of their effort to win the White House this year, cutting into the advantage Democrats have traditionally held in online outreach, social media analysts said.
Coast Guard to Close Potomac, Anacostia Rivers for President’s Speech
The Potomac and Anacostia rivers of the District of Columbia will be closed to all water traffic for eight hours Tuesday evening as a security measure for President Obama’s State of the Union speech, the Coast Guard announced Wednesday.
Teacher Pension Shift a “Non-Starter,” Leggett Says
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher pension costs from the state to the county level is “a non-starter,” Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said, after emerging from a meeting with the governor and county leaders from around the state.
Anti-union Charge in 6th District Merits Closer Look
WASHINGTON – An attack from Rob Garagiola accusing fellow 6th Congressional District Democratic candidate John Delaney of anti-union sentiments may have been taken out of context, a CNS analysis shows
Major Internet Sites to Black Out in Protest of Anti-piracy Bill
WASHINGTON – Devoted users of Wikipedia, Reddit, WordPress and Minecraft could be in for a surprise Wednesday as they log on to their trusted favorites: These sites, and as many as 5,000 others, will shut down for 12 to 24 hours