Although two members of Maryland’s congressional delegation played a pivotal role in shepherding compromise language out of committee, they joined six other members of the delegation in voting against an agreement to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance over concerns about federal employee pensions.
President Obama’s Budget Increases Funds for the Chesapeake Bay Program
Though overall funding for the Environmental Protection Agency was cut in President Obama’s 2013 budget, he proposed a $15 million increase for the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program.
House to Take Up Same-Sex Marriage Friday
House of Delegates members overwhelming accepted an amendment Thursday to push back the effective date of a same-sex marriage bill to 2013.
Bill Sponsor Advocates Missing Child Reporting Bill to Prevent More Casey Anthonys
Legislation before both the Maryland House and Senate would penalize parents or guardians who wait to report to authorities if their child is missing or dead.
With No Primary Opponent, Ruppersberger Stockpiles Cash for Fall Race
The nation’s finances top the list of concerns for 2nd Congressional District Republicans, but they’ll need to attend to their own bottom lines in order to defeat well-funded Democratic Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in November.
Gov. O’Malley, Allies, Work for Same-Sex Marriage Support in Black Community
Gov. Martin O’Malley and bill proponents have found public support from leading voices in the black community, but same-sex marriage legislation still faces considerable opposition from both voters and groups of legislators from predominantly black districts.
O’Malley’s Religious Appeals Fall Flat with Some in Same-Sex Marriage Debate
Gov. Martin O’Malley defends this year’s same-sex marriage bill by arguing that it balances two of Maryland’s founding principles – religious freedom and freedom of individual conscience.
House Committees Vote 25-18 to Send Same-Sex Marriage To Floor
In an unusual two-committee vote Tuesday evening, delegates grappled with several proposed amendments before voting 25 to 18 to send controversial same-sex marriage legislation to the full House, where it could be debated as early as Wednesday.
Same-Sex Couple on Quest to Marry in Every State
A Baltimore city same-sex couple hopes to soon marry legally in their home state of Maryland.
Hoyer, O’Donnell Top Fifth District Fundraisers
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer and Republican Delegate Anthony O’Donnell are their party’s leading 5th Congressional District candidates and top fundraisers.