WASHINGTON – Maryland Democratic lawmakers whose committees have jurisdiction over foreign policy and investigations on Tuesday urged a probe into the resignation of national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn and the full scope of the Trump administration’s dealings with Russia.…
Inauguration boycott includes two Maryland lawmakers; another undecided
WASHINGTON — As next Friday’s presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump draws closer, speculation over who won’t be in attendance has become as much a talking point as the event itself, with more than 50 members of Congress already saying…
Democrats keep firm hold on Maryland congressional seats
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – Democrats took the state’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, as well as seven of eight House seats. Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen, of the 8th District, won 60 percent of the vote in his bid…
Maryland lawmakers urge Howard County sheriff to resign
By MINA HAQ and SYDNEY TONIC Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Five Maryland members of Congress on Thursday called on Howard County Sheriff James Fitzpatrick to resign after a year-long county probe alleged he engaged in discriminatory behavior and created…
Maryland health group attacks high costs of prescription drugs
With EpiPens and other prescription drugs rising in cost, families who desperately need them but do not have health insurance are bearing a huge financial burden, according to community advocates.
Income Inequality Resonates as an Issue Among Democratic Voters
With one of the richest counties in the country and one of the poorest cities, Marylanders stand to be affected by presidential candidates’ plans for minimum wages, funding, and economic opportunities.
Clinton Takes Detour from New York to Court Maryland Democrats
Former Secretary of State Clinton visits Baltimore, picks up Elijah Cummings’ endorsement
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.