WASHINGTON – Recent months have brought a spate of positive economic news, suggesting to many economists that American industry is finally starting to pick up again after a long, post-recession hangover. Unemployment is holding steady at or slightly below 5…
Trump tax plan may be a mixed bag for Maryland
WASHINGTON – A majority of Marylanders weren’t particularly keen about the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton carried the Old Line State by roughly 624,000 votes on Nov. 8, good for a comfortable 25-point win. RELATED…
Clinton Takes Detour from New York to Court Maryland Democrats
Former Secretary of State Clinton visits Baltimore, picks up Elijah Cummings’ endorsement
Hoyer: Trump or Cruz as GOP Nominee is a Chance for House Democratic Majority
Hoyer says that if Trump or Cruz win the GOP nomination, they could hurt Republicans running for reelection. The Democrats could take the majority of the House of Representatives if they gain 30 seats in 2016.
House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic
Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.
Congress Moving to Aid Prisoners with “Second Chance” in Society
This legislation reauthorizes and changes the distribution of grant funding to public and private programs aiding ex-prisoners allocated in the original bill passed in 2008.
Medical Marijuana Supporters Look for Change from Congress
The Senate passage of legislation allowing VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana use to their patients is a step in the right direction but medical marijuana supporters want to see a change in federal regulation.
One Million Veterans to be Focus of Federal Disease Research Project
Mega bio-bank under construction to study how genes affect veterans’ health.