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District 44B candidates Aaron Barnett, Rainier Harvey, Charles Sydnor and Pat Young address resident issues

Del. Burns withdraws effort to silence Ayanbadejo but embarrassing episode likely helps the cause of same-sex marriage in Md.

Amid cheers and camera flashes from a crush of onlookers, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law his bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland — legislation that adds sparkle to his national profile and, advocates say, gives momentum to those pushing similar measures in three states.

New political boundaries designed to add a seventh Democrat to the state's congressional delegation glided though the Maryland House of Delegates Wednesday, overcoming unified opposition from the Republican caucus and ire from suburban Washington Democrats.

President Obama's views on gay marriage are reportedly "evolving." If he comes out in favor of same-sex marriage, he could tip the balance in a state like Maryland.

Gay marriage: Maryland's Senate passed a landmark measure allowing same-sex couples to wed, pushing the controversial issue to the House of Delegates, where the membership appears nearly evenly split