A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.
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Are the 2015 Nationals the Most Disappointing Team in Baseball?
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House Democrats Demand Documents From Planned Parenthood Video Producers
Democratic members of a House oversight panel sent a letter Tuesday to Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, requesting him to direct the anti-abortion activist who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood to turn over documents related to his videos.
Amid Storms, Hurricane, Maryland Prepares for Flooding
Though Gov. Larry Hogan canceled the state of emergency in eight counties, Maryland is still preparing for heavy rain and flooding.
New Superbug Infection Spikes Worry Nursing Homes, CDC
Nursing homes urged to stop over-prescribing antibiotics.
Congress, Advocates Call for Post-Prison Job Reforms
Bipartisan group of lawmakers aims to help former inmates find federal work.
Van Hollen and Edwards Battle for Endorsements as Senate Race Heats Up
Rep. Van Hollen has more money and more endorsements, but Rep. Edwards leads the polling. An update on Maryland’s 2016 race for U.S. Senate.
Answering Clinton and Sanders Fundraising Bounty, O’Malley Pushes Reform Plan
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders used the third-quarter filing deadline as a chance to release their multi-million dollar fundraising hauls as O’Malley pitched a plan to take big money out of politics.
Cardin and Other Democrats Offer Plan to Strengthen Iran Deal
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced new legislation Thursday intended to strengthen the Iran nuclear deal.
$618K Grant to Bolster New Hagerstown Community College Tech Program
Hagerstown Community College is using a $618,000 federal grant to prepare students for the increasing demand for new jobs in technological engineering.