The pope’s speech, which had been widely expected to wade into political territory, subtly touched on issues of immigration, climate change, abortion and marriage, weaving them into a narrative about securing a more peaceful and just future.
Maryland Congressional Leaders Express Grief, Outrage at Warren Weinstein’s Death
Maryland members of Congress expressed grief and outrage following President Barack Obama’s announcement Thursday that Warren Weinstein, an aid worker held hostage in Pakistan, was accidentally killed in a counterterrorism attack in January.
Maryland Lawmakers Celebrate Maryland Day Using Social Media
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Congressional Democrats Urge Hogan to Support Red, Purple Lines
The Democrats in Maryland’s Congressional delegation sent Gov.-elect Larry Hogan a letter Thursday expressing strong support for the Red Line transit project in Baltimore and the Purple Line project in suburban Washington.
Some Members of Maryland Delegation Push for Limits on Mission in Iraq and Syria
Some members of Maryland’s congressional delegation want to guarantee that American troops will not get involved in a ground war in Syria and Iraq.
Economy Tops Obama Second-term Agenda
President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address Tuesday to focus on an economy that continues to struggle toward recovery and to lobby for better gun laws to stem the tide of violence that claimed two more student lives in Maryland.
MADD Supports Lobby for Highway Funding, Constitutional Amendment
Hundreds of Mothers Against Drunk Driving supporters descended on Capitol Hill Thursday, lobbying senators and representatives for full highway safety funding and victims’ rights.