The justices signaled that they were aware of the highly-charged political nature of the case. Many of their questions centered on how their decision could impact American society.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments over Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks
The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, considers the constitutionality of Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The Congressional Black Caucus: Building a legacy for half a century
WASHINGTON — William Lacy Clay Jr. remembers being 12-years-old and standing beside his father launching his campaign bid one day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the spring of 1968. It was a historic race for…
Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.
Never mind the honeybee: Maryland researchers want more buzz over saving native bee species
Misguided information on which bee species to save has created a media frenzy over protecting the honeybee despite research pointing to steady honeybee populations, experts say.
Federal lawmakers in both parties seek to redress veteran homelessness
The measure is a response to a May 2020 Government Accountability Office report that, among other things, detailed insufficient coordination on housing between the Department of Veteran Affairs and local housing providers.
At Baltimore’s port, Biden touts ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure investments
The Baltimore facility, which Biden called “one of the best ports in the country,” is set to benefit from the infrastructure legislation passed by the House on Friday.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Biden administration focuses on veteran suicides
Veterans make up about 7.9% of the U.S. population, but account for about 13.5% percent of suicides in the country, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Massive infrastructure bill cleared by House includes nearly $8 billion for Maryland
The bill, which won final passage by the House late Friday, includes nearly $8 billion for highway, public transportation, ports and broadband projects throughout the state.
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.