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• Barbara Mikulski

Mikulski honored as longest-serving woman in Congress

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Family pays tribute to fallen soldier

Hundreds of mourners, gathered at Trinity Assembly of God Church Monday, witnessed an endearing image of family solidarity and devotion for Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II, who was killed in action in Afghanistan

• Opinion

Overstated Iranian 'threat' puts U.S. on path to war

Maryland's congressional leaders should take a stand for peace

• Politics

Pelosi marks Mikulski milestone

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi praised Maryland Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski for "opening wide the doors of opportunity for the next generation of women leaders" in a statement Friday to honor the senator's latest milestone: Mikulski will become the longest-serving female in Congress on Saturday.

• Politics

Pelosi marks Mikulski milestone

• Politics

Franchot endorses Delaney

Democratic House candidate John Delaney secured the support of state comptroller Peter Franchot on Tuesday, the latest in a series of high-profile endorsements for the Potomac businessman in his bid for the nomination.

• Opinion

Three keys to saving the U.S. Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is facing drastic cuts, but its facilities and services can be saved if it is spared of burdensome mandates and allowed to modernize its business model.

• Opinion

Exports fuel Baltimore's, nation's economic growth

The growing export market in Baltimore, and in the nation, points the way for sustained job creation.

• Thomas R. Carper

In Easton, loss of mail center would ripple through economy

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Cardin, Mikulski urge Obama to speed withdrawal from Afghanistan

Sens. Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski called on President Barack Obama on Wednesday to speed the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan.

• Politics

Mikulski likens loss of hospital ship Comfort to departure of Colts

Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski on Wednesday likened the loss of the USNS Comfort to the departure of the Baltimore Colts ¿ and asked Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to reconsider.

• Politics

John Bolton says Md. is "winnable" for GOP

John Bolton, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush, appeared at a fundraiser in Washington on Tuesday for Republican Senate candidate Richard J. Douglas, telling about two dozen supporters that Maryland ¿is a winnable state¿ for the GOP with the right candidate.

• Obituaries

Stanley A. Ciesielski, CIA officer

Stanley A. Ciesielski, a retired CIA intelligence officer who was a co-founder of the Polish Heritage Association of Maryland, died Monday in Hampstead. He was 101.

• Baltimore City

Marchanti family harbors no resentment of Afghan people

Just before Christmas, Peggy and Robert Marchanti were talking on Skype about what presents he could give to the Afghani officers he had been working with.

• Politics

Mikulski to Clinton on Md. Guard death: 'Was it worth it?'

Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski raised the death of Maryland National Guard Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, and asked: ¿Was it worth it?¿

• Politics

Rawlings-Blake outlines federal wish list

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake met with the congressional delegation Monday at City Hall to discuss federal priorities for this year, including money for public safety and infrastructure upgrades.

• Obituaries

Herman G. "Hank" Tillman Jr., Air Force colonel

Herman G. "Hank" Tillman, a highly-decorated Air Force pilot who flew in World War II, Korea and Vietnam in a career that spanned more than 30 years, died Sunday of liver failure at his Chester home. He was 89.

• Politics

Federal payroll deal passes, Maryland delegation split

Eight of Maryland¿s 10 members of Congress voted against a bi-partisan plan Friday to extend a national payroll tax holiday ¿ including two who were instrumental in crafting the deal ¿ citing concern over how the measure would affect federal employees.

• Politics

Federal payroll deal passes, Maryland delegation split

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Navy moving hospital ship Comfort to Virginia

The USNS Comfort, the white-hulled hospital ship that has been a fixture of the Baltimore waterfront for a quarter century, is moving next year to Norfolk, Va., the Navy announced Tuesday.

• Elections

State, local officials preparing for new BRAC

The state and local leaders who helped make Maryland a winner the last time Congress reorganized the nation's military bases say a new round of realignment would likely have little impact on the state — but they are taking nothing for granted.

• Health

Loss of son inspires Towson father to advocate for suicide prevention

Ron Waltemeyer is a Towson resident who lost his son to suicide. He shared bits of his story with Congressman John Sarbanes Thursday, Feb. 9 before asking him to help in the effort to promote suicide prevention.

• Health

Loss of children inspires Ellicott City mothers to advocate for suicide prevention

Curley and Tagget are Ellicott City residents who have lost children to suicide. They shared bits of their stories with Sarbanes before asking him to do what he could to help in the effort to promote suicide prevention.

• Opinion

Contraceptives rule: A clear affront to the First Amendment

What's troubling about the Obama administration's requirement that Catholic schools and hospitals offer health insurance plans that include free contraceptives is the government's unwarranted intrusion into matters of conscience

• Religion and Belief

Church celebrates 100th birthday of Catonsville resident

Morning Star Baptist Church celebrated the 100th birthday of Catonsville resident Eva Brooks Thursday. Brooks, an 88-year member of the church, will officially turn 100 on Feb. 28.

• Health

O'Brien says Archdiocese of Baltimore won't offer birth control coverage

Edwin F. O'Brien of Archdiocese of Baltimore writes letter saying church will not comply with birth control mandate under health care reform.

• Charity

Girl Scouts raise awareness on hunger and leadership

Local Girl Scouts Troop 821 raises awareness on hunger and women leaders

• Health

Groups react to Susan G. Komen's Planned Parenthood reversal

Breast cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen said it would continue to fund Planned Parenthood

• Health

Debate over Komen's Planned Parenthood decision grows in Maryland, nation

Komen Maryland plans first Ocean City race in spring amid controversy over Planned Parenthood

• Health

Mikulski bill would speed approval of new drugs by FDA

Drugs for chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's disease would move through the Food and Drug Administration approval process more rapidly under bipartisan legislation Maryland Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski will unveil Thursday.

• Environment

UM 'synthesis' center seeks to balance nature, people

Scientists, economists, politicians, educators and even an artist gathered in Annapolis Monday to mark the launch of an unusual new University of Maryland think tank that aims to bring academic disciplines together to tackle thorny environmental issues.

• Health

Federal birth control ruling upsets religious groups

Church officials and other religious-based groups are gearing up to fight a recent order by the Obama administration that they include birth control in employee health plans — a requirement some say could also threaten the protection of other moral beliefs and practices.

• Opinion

Friends, family, community offer touching farewell to WBAL's Ron Smith

The Baltimore media community offered a public farewell to WBAL radio show host Ron Smith Tuesday at Goucher College.

• Food & Drink

Recipe Finder: No-Bake Lemon Jell-O Cheesecake

This likely is the cheesecake many of us grew up with. Unlike the real deal, even a novice cook can make this and expect good results. With this recipe, you get all the delicious lemon cheesecake flavor without all the extra effort.

• Elections

Ivey withdraws from 4th Congressional District primary race

The road to re-election for Rep. Donna Edwards cleared Wednesday, Jan. 11 with the withdrawal of Glenn Ivey, her chief rival in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. Ivey, the former Prince George's County state's attorney, said he was quitting the race because he was unable …

• Politics

Eric Wargotz takes a 'second look' at Senate run

Eric Wargotz, a Republican who ran an unsuccessful campaign against Democratic Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski in 2010, said Saturday he wants to take a "second look" at running for Senate this year now that State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is in the race.

• Politics

Eric Wargotz takes a 'second look' at Senate run

• Politics

Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise

Maryland officials offered a lukewarm response Friday to a White House proposal to raise civilian federal employee pay by a modest half-percent beginning next year.

• Politics

Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise

Maryland officials offered a lukewarm response Friday to a White House proposal to raise civilian federal employee pay by a modest half percent beginning next year.

• Politics

Mikulski endorses Edwards

The dean of Maryland's congressional delegation, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, endorsed Rep. Donna Edwards for reelection on Thursday, the first high-profile endorsement in a primary election race that, so far, has mostly taken place behind the scenes.

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Mikulski endorses Edwards

• Politics

Advocates, lawmakers plan fight to restore commuter tax break

Commuter advocates and Maryland lawmakers say they will fight to renew an expiring tax credit that benefits mass transit users, including MARC riders.

• Elections

College student hopes delegation job is start of political career

In his new job as assistant to the Howard County Delegation, which he started on Dec. 12, Goldberg said he hopes to assist Howard's state lawmakers in their efforts to help Maryland residents.

• Social Issues

Help prevent slaughter of horses

Maryland residents should rally against the domestic slaughter of horses and support legislation pending in Congress that would prevent it

• Politics

Defense bill includes Md. projects

A massive, $662 billion defense measure that authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars in spending on Maryland's military facilities cleared a final vote in the Senate Thursday and now heads to President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it into law.

• Child Abuse

In Penn State's wake, Mikulski explores child abuse law

• Politics

Anxious Marylanders wait to see if Congress will act

The failure of the congressional "supercommittee" to strike a deal on deficit reduction has left lawmakers scrambling to address a half-dozen bills of major importance to Marylanders, from extending tax breaks to paying Medicare doctors to securing federal money for roads near military bases.

• Movies

Looking back at 'Diner,' 30 years later

Barry Levinson's film about a bunch of guys hanging out in 1959 Baltimore may be 30, but its star-studded cast and long-lasting influence are timeless.

• Politics

Mother appeals for son's release from Cuban prison

The 89-year-old mother of Alan Gross, the Maryland man who is serving 15 years in a Cuban prison after taking cell phones, laptop computers and satellite equipment into the communist nation, released a video statement on Thursday appealing to President Raúl Castro for his release.

• Opinion

A community reaches out to show its affection for Ron Smith

An interview with WBAL radio show host Ron Smith who has stopped chemotherapy treatments for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer