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Maryland Plans to Reform Health Care Spending in Hospitals

Officials announced the approval of a new Maryland plan that could put the state at the forefront of progressive health care.

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When Women Succeed, America Succeeds, Democrats Say

Democratic Congressional leaders announce a new women’s economic agenda.

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Maryland’s Higher Education Institutions are Pioneering New Course Designs, Chancellor Tells Senate

The chancellor of Maryland’s University System told a Senate committee that institutions of higher education can reduce costs and become more effective by using massive online courses and blended-learning classes.

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.

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Sequester Could Close Five Regional Air Traffic Control Towers

Air traffic control towers at Maryland’s five regional airports could shut down on April 1 as the Department of Transportation plans ways to cut its budget should the sequester occur, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday.

Maryland Lawmakers Push for Park to Honor Harriet Tubman

Maryland’s lawmakers urged Congress Wednesday to pass legislation to create two national parks honoring the legacy of Underground Railroad leader Harriet Ross Tubman.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress, speaks in front of all of the Senate's Democratic women at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. (Capital News Service photo by David Gutman)
Mikulski Continues Push for Passage of Wage Discrimination Act

Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski continued to push for fair pay for women with a floor speech Wednesday.

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Maryland Delegation Puts Women First

The Maryland delegation put women’s issues at the forefront of its agenda Wednesday with the reintroduction of both the Violence Against Women Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act.

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Maryland Marching Band Honored With Inaugural Parade Appearance

The trumpets are polished, the tubas are shined and the drumsticks are dusted as part of the last-minute preparation for the Mighty Sound of Maryland’s performance in Monday’s 57th Inaugural Parade.

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Meningitis Hearing: Questions of Lawmakers Remain Unanswered

Lawmakers grew extremely frustrated when questions about the meningitis continued to go unanswered today on Capitol Hill.