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Puerto Rico Referendum Could Revitalize D.C. Status Debate
WASHINGTON – As Puerto Rico prepares to hold its first status referendum in 14 years this November, a leading advocate for District of Columbia statehood said he sees strong parallels between the two jurisdictions’ political situations
Maryland Delegation Sets Aside (Most) Partisanship for Obama State of the Union
President Obama’s call for an economy “built to last” was well-received by Maryland lawmakers — even Republicans.
Hoyer’s Toughest Opponent May Come From Maryland Legislator O’Donnell
State Delegate Anthony O’Donnell is running to oust House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, and he said he is not intimidated by the Democrat’s favorable district and cash advantage.
Hoyer’s Toughest Opponent May Come From Maryland Legislator O’Donnell
WASHINGTON – House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, has the money, the name recognition and the power in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, but state Delegate Anthony O’Donnell, the chief Republican vying to unseat him, said he is undaunted by all that
Maryland Delegation Sets Aside (Most) Partisanship for Obama Speech
WASHINGTON – President Obama set out a blueprint for an economy “built to last” — calling for business tax reform, an end to oil subsidies, citizenship for immigrant scholars and clean energy development — and challenged Congress to set aside partisan politics and get things done
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.
Maryland Recognition in Hand, Piscataway Leaders Split on Seeking Federal Status
Two Piscataway Indian leaders say federal recognition is not a priority, but one says she plans to go for it.
Maryland Recognition in Hand, Piscataway Leaders Split on Seeking Federal Status
WASHINGTON – The heads of two Piscataway Indian groups recognized by the state of Maryland this week said they are unlikely to pursue federal recognition for now, but the leader of a third said she wants to see the process through
Pedestrian Railway Deaths Recurring Problem in Maryland
WASHINGTON – Tragedy hit Laurel on April 23, when a 14-year-old boy reportedly taking a shortcut across railroad tracks was struck by a CSX train and died