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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Delaney looks to infrastructure funding in first bill

    Maryland's newest member of the House of Representatives introduced his first bill on Wednesday, a new infrastructure funding proposal that has won bipartisan support in an otherwise divided Congress. Rep. John Delaney, the Potomac Democrat who has...

    Tags: Lloyd Doggett, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Elections

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Progress on immigration

    Just when Washington looked like it was completely preoccupied with the scandals, real and imaginary, swirling around the White House, a group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate managed the unexpected (and, these days, extraordinary): They agreed on something. The vote Tuesday night in the Senate Judiciary Committee to forward to the floor a massive overhaul of the nation's immigration system was, to be sure, a small step and doesn't guarantee success in the full Senate, much less the House of Representatives. But it is, at least, a hopeful sign that gridlock in this divided government is not inevitable.
    Just when Washington looked like it was completely preoccupied with the scandals, real and imaginary, swirling around the White House, a group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate managed the unexpected (and, these days, extraordinary): They...

    Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Immigration, U.S. Senate, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

    3. May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Policy pits candy against sugar

    Some of Baltimore's best-known candy makers are pressing Congress to overturn a decades-old sugar policy they say is leaving a bad taste in their mouth.
    Some of Baltimore's best-known candy makers are pressing Congress to overturn a decades-old sugar policy they say is leaving a bad taste in their mouth. Goetze's Candy Co., Wockenfuss Candies and others want lawmakers to rethink long-standing...

    Tags: Jeanne Shaheen, Patrick J. Toomey, Barbara A. Mikulski, National Government, Business

    4. May 20, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Top item on Obama's agenda: damage control

    As it must come to all American presidents, it seems, Barack Obama's policy agenda is being crowded out of the headlines by the imperative of damage control against administration scandal.
    As it must come to all American presidents, it seems, Barack Obama's policy agenda is being crowded out of the headlines by the imperative of damage control against administration scandal. The allegations of incompetence or worse in the IRS' targeting...

    Tags: Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Immigration, U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress

    5. May 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. O'Malley promises corrections reform as GOP calls for audit

    Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday that he would expand the use of technology to block cell phone calls in Maryland corrections facilities, part of a set of reforms designed to "root out corruption" after a federal indictment alleged widespread gang activity at the Baltimore City<b> </b>Detention Center.
    Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday that he would expand the use of technology to block cell phone calls in Maryland corrections facilities, part of a set of reforms designed to "root out corruption" after a federal indictment alleged widespread gang...

    Tags: Cell Phones, Michael E. Busch, Trials, Prisons, Justice System

    6. May 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Perez vote delayed as confirmation fight intensifies

    WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee vote on Labor Secretary nominee Tom Perez was postponed hours before it was set to take place Wednesday, highlighting what appears to be a growing partisan fight over the confirmation of the former Maryland official.&nbsp;
    WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee vote on Labor Secretary nominee Tom Perez was postponed hours before it was set to take place Wednesday, highlighting what appears to be a growing partisan fight over the confirmation of the former Maryland official. ...

    Tags: Tom Harkin, Chuck Hagel, Labor Legislation, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Jay Carney

    7. May 3, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Guzzone rules out race for Howard executive

    Del. Guy Guzzone, who had been considering a run for Howard County executive in 2014, has ruled out such a race and&nbsp;will seek re-election to the General Assembly.
    Del. Guy Guzzone, who had been considering a run for Howard County executive in 2014, has ruled out such a race and will seek re-election to the General Assembly. Guzzone,  who represents the east county 13th District, said Thuesday night that he had...

    Tags: James N. Robey, Elections, Ken Ulman

    8. May 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Brown is first to enter 2014 gubernatorial race

    Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown became the first candidate to join the 2014 Maryland governor's race Friday with a call to close the gap between rich and poor in education, health and economic opportunity.
    Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown became the first candidate to join the 2014 Maryland governor's race Friday with a call to close the gap between rich and poor in education, health and economic opportunity. Before a crowd at Prince George's Community College...

    Tags: Chestertown, U.S. Senate, Douglas F. Gansler, Ken Ulman, Military Justice

    9. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Obama budget would have big impact in Md.

    Labor unions representing federal employees reacted angrily to the $3.8 trillion budget unveiled Wednesday by President Barack Obama, who proposed trimming $20 billion from federal retirement benefits &mdash; reopening a debate many Democrats felt had been resolved last year.
    Labor unions representing federal employees reacted angrily to the $3.8 trillion budget unveiled Wednesday by President Barack Obama, who proposed trimming $20 billion from federal retirement benefits — reopening a debate many Democrats felt had...

    Tags: U.S. House Committee on the Budget, Budgets and Budgeting, Public Employees, Social Security, Montgomery County (Maryland)

    10. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  10. Intriguing storylines abound for Howard's 2014 elections

    The 2014 elections in Howard County will offer a plethora of intriguing storylines, most notably a possible run for governor by term-limited County Executive Ken Ulman.
    The 2014 elections in Howard County will offer a plethora of intriguing storylines, most notably a possible run for governor by term-limited County Executive Ken Ulman. But the retirement announcements last week of two state delegates and a state...

    Tags: Ellicott City, Memorial Day, Elections, Parties and Movements, Republican Party

    11. Apr 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Mikulski campaign account boosted by chairmanship

    In addition to having a hand on the nation's checkbook, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski is reaping a political reward from her new assignment as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: a significant increase in campaign cash.
    In addition to having a hand on the nation's checkbook, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski is reaping a political reward from her new assignment as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: a significant increase in campaign cash. The Maryland Democrat, who...

    Tags: Board of Directors, Barbara A. Mikulski, Justice System, Barack Obama, American Airlines, Inc.

    12. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Labor nominee Perez faces sharp questions from GOP senators

    Thomas E. Perez, the former Maryland labor secretary nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, faced pointed questions at his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday about whether politics influenced his decisions as the top civil rights attorney in the U.S. Justice Department.
    Thomas E. Perez, the former Maryland labor secretary nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, faced pointed questions at his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday about whether politics influenced his decisions as the top civil rights attorney in...

    Tags: Tom Harkin, U.S. Department of Labor, Minority Groups, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Voting

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