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Op-ed

Legislation would limit Trump's nuclear option

Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, and Rep. Ted Lieu, a California Democrat, have introduced legislation in the Senate and the House of Representatives that would tie the president's power to launch a nuclear first strike to a prior congressional authorization. Among the co-sponsors of the bill is Maryland's Sen. Chris Van Hollen. This legislation would ensure that this president, and future presidents, cannot make the decision to initiate the use of nuclear weapons in a matter of

Legislation would limit Trump's nuclear option



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Van Hollen camp disputes turnout allegation in book

Sen. Chris Van Hollen's campaign on Tuesday denied allegations raised in a new a book about the 2016 presidential election that he urged unions to not aggressively turn out the state's African American vote out of fear it would help his Democratic primary opponent.

Van Hollen camp disputes turnout allegation in book



Op-ed

Don't discount the power of local legislators

The day after the election I submitted applications to job openings in Canada, so I am no fan of the current administration. But the best battle cry is to look to the state legislature as more than an opening act. These officials are not the also-rans of our democracy, they will be (and likely have been) far more impactful on your day-to-day life than anything Steve Bannon can decree.

Don't discount the power of local legislators






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'Senator Barb' Mikulski nears retirement after 45 years in office

Barbara A. Mikulski, who will retire next month after 45 years in elected office, has become an accomplished political tactician, able to maneuver through the Senate, ascend to the chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee and build a legacy that will last long after Rep. Chris Van Hollen is sworn in next month as her successor.

'Senator Barb' Mikulski nears retirement after 45 years in office








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