Senators Ben Cardin and Marco Rubio co-sponsored legislation from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to combat corruption, crime, violence and abuse of human rights.
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With holidays ahead, small businesses struggle with supply chain disruptions
The pandemic forced many factories overseas to shut down, dramatically reducing production. There are also shortages of ships, containers and truck drivers.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
Maryland needs to do more to enforce anti-lead laws, advocates say
Advocates are calling on Maryland leaders to boost spending on anti-lead programs and improve enforcement.
Democrats in Congress press Biden to extend COVID-related prisoner releases
Maryland lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to extend home confinement for prisoners once the COVID pandemic eases.
Facebook needs regulation, experts say, but they see roadblocks
Some are skeptical that lawmakers will act and, if they do, whether the pace of policy can parallel the ever-changing technology.
Facebook whistleblower testifies before members of the Senate
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen fielded questions and shared insight into Facebook’s daily routines at the media giant.
Netflix donates over $5 million to fund a memorial scholarship in honor of Chadwick Boseman at his alma mater.
Netflix recently donated over $5 million to help fund a memorial scholarship in honor of Chadwick Boseman.
Steny Hoyer and Democrats press Senate to remove Confederate statues
House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, is leading a group of Maryland Democrats in pressuring the Senate into removing statues of Confederate politicians, soldiers and white supremacists.
Maryland schools eagerly await COVID vaccine OK for kids
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Sept. 20 that a smaller dose of their vaccine was safe for 5- to 11-year-olds, and the FDA set a vaccines advisory committee for Oct. 26 in anticipation of a request for the vaccine’s authorization.