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Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif speaking at the U.S. Institute of Peace Friday on intensifying U.S.-Pakistan relations to fight terrorism. Photo courtesy- USIP
Washington
Pakistan Leader Says U.S.-Pakistan Ties Critical in Terrorism Fight

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif calls for U.S. support to restore peace between Pakistan – Afghanistan

CNS TV
One Group Fights for Rights at Pope’s Parade

“100 Women, 100 Miles” fights for immigration reform during the Pope’s parade on the National Mall in Washington.

Maryland
After O’Malley’s Appeals for More Syrian Refugees, Obama Administration Signals Shift

After repeated calls from former Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley for the United States to take more Syrian refugees, the Obama administration is signaling that it may be ready to do just that.

Maryland
Obama Authorizes Sanctions Against Cyberattackers

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Wednesday to combat “malicious cyber-enabled activities” from overseas by authorizing sanctions against individuals who pose a significant threat to the United States.

Maryland
Pope Francis Will Visit White House in September

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, will visit the White House during his trip to the United States later this year.

Maryland
Maryland Undocumented Immigrant Awaits Government Action

As he stood outside the White House last November, Miguel A. Guzman listened with bated breath as President Barack Obama announced immigration policy changes that would protect an estimated 4.4 million undocumented immigrants from deportation and allow Guzman to legally stay in the U.S. with his wife and two young children.

CNS TV
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.

Maryland
Maryland Congressional Delegation Reacts to Obama’s Use of Force Request Against ISIS

Reactions varied among the Maryland congressional delegation Thursday to President Barack Obama’s request for authority to use military force against the Islamic State.

Maryland
Obama’s Infrastructure Proposal Mimics Rep. Delaney’s New Bill

President Barack Obama’s budget proposal includes a $478 billion plan to improve infrastructure through a one-time tax on corporate overseas holdings, mimicking Rep. John Delaney’s recently introduced bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Van Hollen, lawmakers persuade Obama to drop plan to tax 529 college savings accounts

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D–Kensington, joined forces with lawmakers from both parties in persuading the Obama administration to abandon its plan to tax 529 college savings accounts.