Maryland Congressional Delegation Reacts to Obama’s Use of Force Request Against ISIS

Reactions varied among the Maryland congressional delegation Thursday to President Barack Obama’s request for authority to use military force against the Islamic State.

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation Reacts to the State of the Union

Members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation had the following reactions to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.

Cuban Representatives Want U.S. to Answer Questions About Maryland’s Alan Gross

Representatives from the Cuban Interests Section said this week that until the Obama administration fully addresses Maryland resident Alan Gross’ intentions in Cuba, relations between the two countries will not improve.

Bipartisan Legislation Could Fix Medicare Reimbursement Formula

A 17-year-old formula meant to control the increasing costs of Medicare reimbursements threatens to restrict physician access for Medicare and Medicaid patients in Maryland.

Harris Opposes Unemployment Benefits Extension Without Job Creation

Rep. Andy Harris opposes unemployment benefits extension without job creation.

State Marriage Law Patchwork Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

The recognition of same-sex marriage in Maryland sheds light on the checkerboard of marriage laws across the nation, which poses a threat to the legal parentage for married couples that leave their state lines.

Maryland Politicians Call for Compromise to Prevent Sequester

Maryland’s location near to the nation’s capital will cause sequestration to have a stronger influence on the state’s economy, Gov. Martin O’Malley said to employees at FLIR Systems, a thermal imaging company here.

Van Hollen Argues for Disclosure for Super PACs

A bill to create more transparency in elections through campaign funding is being sponsored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen.

Maryland Lawmakers Seek Campaign Finance Amendment

Maryland legislators gathered with activists outside the state capitol Thursday to promote an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would end the multi-million dollar flood of corporate money bolstering political campaigns.