Maryland’s junior senator may be taking on a new job but Chris Van Hollen is a Capitol Hill veteran. Van Hollen says despite what he calls a polarized start of this session of Congress, he’s hoping things will settle down so that the work in the Senate can move forward.
MD Congressional Delegation discusses repealing Obamacare
The battle between President Trump and supporters of the Affordable Care is just heating up. The democratic members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation say repealing Obamacare could be devastating for more than half-a-million Marylanders.
Final farewell to Bao Bao at Washington’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON– Bao Bao the panda is being sent to China to live out her life per an agreement with China. Bao Bao’s parents were loaned to the U.S. with the assurance that all cubs would be returned to China before…
Maryland Congressman calls for investigation following Flynn resignation
WASHINGTON – Maryland Second District Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger wants Congress to begin a bipartisan investigation following the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Ruppersberger also called on President Trump to “stop tweeting and starting leading.”
Maryland Congressional Democrats react to Flynn resignation
WASHINGTON – Following the resignation of National Security Advisor Gen. Michael Flynn, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation reacted to the news, calling for an investigation and increased scrutiny on U.S.-Russian relations.
State lawmakers put passing bills aside for an annual game of roundball
COLLEGE PARK–Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball but for one night during the 90-day session they face off against each other in a game of roundball.
Wacky Weather
COLLEGE PARK- Record-breaking temperatures bring students out to enjoy the unseasonably warm February weather. But the word’s out that winter is about to strike again.
Lawmakers lay passing bills aside for a night to pass the rock
COLLEGE PARK– Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball, but for one night during the 90-day session, they faced off against each other in a game of basketball.
35 year anniversary of the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 observed
WASHINGTON–Washington’s National Law Enforcement Museum remembered the 35th anniversary of the 1984 crash of an Air Florida jet into the 14th bridge with a discussion Tuesday night that featured the pilot of the helicopter that plucked several survivors out of the icy Potomac, the (former) local TV photographer who captured the rescues on video and former Washington Police Department detective. 74 people on board the plane were killed along with four motorists.