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Thi-i-s close: advocates keep pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment
Despite more than a century-long push, the fate of the Equal Rights Amendment still sits in the hands of a deeply divided Congress, as well as various state legislatures, while debate continues over a controversial ratification deadline.
Senate foreign relations panel indicates support for more Ukraine aid
A State Department official told the committee in a hearing that the $64.1 billion spending request would let Ukraine put all of its tax dollars toward the war.
Senate panel moves Lew nomination to floor – a step closer to getting US envoy to Israel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted Wednesday to advance Jacob Lew as the nominee for ambassador to Israel.
Cardin, Democrats tangle with GOP over Biden nominee for US ambassador to Israel
Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, received pushback from Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Maryland’s Cardin to introduce bipartisan resolution backing Israel
Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said Thursday they will introduce a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel when the Senate returns next week.
Anne Arundel County gets $400,000 to help youths get back on track after low-level offenses
Maryland lawmakers secured $400,000 in funding last month for an Anne Arundel County-based diversion program for youths accused of low-level offenses. The program is called Fresh START (which stands for Fresh Safe, Trauma-Informed, Accountable, Restorative, Transparent).
Maryland’s Cardin vows to halt military aid to Egypt over human rights abuses
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, announced plans to block future U.S. military aid and arms sales to Egypt unless that country shows “concrete, meaningful, and sustainable steps” to improve its human rights record.
Cardin reintroduces bipartisan bill to authorize coastal watershed habitat conservation program
The legislation is aimed at continuing conservation programs at two dozen coastal areas, including the Chesapeake Bay.
Several Maryland Democrats expected to vie to replace Cardin
Most political observers believe a Maryland Democrat will fill Sen. Ben Cardin’s seat.