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Open Government Advocates Say Obama Progress on FOIA Not Enough

Five years after President Barack Obama promised to make the government more transparent, open government advocates praised the progress to date while outlining several areas for improvement at a congressional hearing Wednesday.

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, Minus One, Aims for Gun Control

Maryland’s congressional delegation generally supports new gun control legislation proposed in the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 schoolchildren.

Violence Against Women Act Passes Final Hurdle in the House

The House of Representatives voted Thursday to renew the Violence Against Women Act, passing a Senate-approved version of the bill rather than a Republican-offered alternative.

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How sequestration will impact Maryland and national party politics

The clock ticks down for automatic spending cuts expected to have a severe impact in Maryland.

NIH Braces for Automatic Spending Cuts

Automatic spending cuts at the National Institutes of Health could cost the economy as many as many 100,000 jobs, Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin said Friday.

Gun rights supporters gather on Lawyer’s Mall opposing Gov. Martin O’Malley's gun-control legislation Wednesday. Capital News Service photo by Rashee Raj Kumar.
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Gun Rights Advocates Rally Against O’Malley’s Gun Control Bill

Gun rights advocates rallied in Annapolis against proposed assault weapons ban, magazine size limits and increased licensing for firearms.

Cardin Puts Concerns to Defense Secretary Nominee Hagel

Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel said he had a “good conversation” with Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin Wednesday, but Cardin was mum on whether the nominee allayed his concerns about past comments on Iran and Israel.

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Inaugural Parade Patrons React to President Obama’s Walk Down Pennsylvania Avenue

More than 800 thousand people gathered in Washington D.C. on Monday to attend the Inauguration festivities. On Pennsylvania Avenue, attendees lined the parade route early and eager, searching for the perfect spot to catch a glimpse of the President.

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Obama Calls for Equality, Unity in Second Inaugural Address

President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address, delivered on a cold, cloudy afternoon, set out a clear vision for a more equal, unified America.

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Website Calls Out Authors of Racist Anti-Obama Posts

The blog, which included calls to assassinate President Barack Obama, could draw the attention of the U.S. Secret Service.