Experts expect another shutdown in October because of disagreement over the Iran nuclear deal, spending cuts and the deficiency in the Highway Trust Fund, according to the Washington Post.
Let Summer Be Summer: A Battle of the Boards
For many of us Labor Day is synonymous with the start of the school year. But, in Maryland, many schools begin before the holiday. And that’s the rub.
Van Hollen Campaign Raises $1 Million in 4 Weeks
The Van Hollen for Senate Campaign announced Wednesday that it has raised $1 million in the first four weeks of Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s, D-Kensington, campaign for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat.
Cyber-Campaigning in Maryland
Who said using technology was a trend just for millennials? Maryland politicians are jumping on the Internet bandwagon these days to announce their candidacies.
House Democrats Express Concerns About Outdated Voting Machines
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined other House Democrats in a letter Wednesday urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the status of voting machine technology and the potential problems posed by using outdated equipment.
Maryland Representatives Respond to Netanyahu Speech
Three members of the Maryland congressional delegation agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the importance of the American-Israeli alliance after Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress.
Hoyer Apologizes for Calling McCarthy a ‘Coward’ in DHS Shutdown Debate
Rep. Steny Hoyer apologized Friday for calling House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy a “coward” Thursday night, the peak of a week of strong rhetoric from Hoyer as Democrats and Republicans sparred over homeland security funding and immigration policy.
Majority of Maryland Congressional Delegation Will Attend Netanyahu Speech
Amid much controversy, the majority of the Maryland congressional delegation still plans to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Tuesday.