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Testimony Before the Health and Government Operations & Judiciary Committees

Annapolis, MD Joint Hearing of House Health and Government Operations & House Judiciary Committees Chairman Hammen, Chairman Vallario, Vice Chairwoman Pendergrass, Vice...

Ruppersberger: American School Police Officers to Help Improve Student Safety in Country of Georgia

U.S. school resource officers will sign training agreement with Georgia (Washington, DC) - Congressman C.A. Dutch...

Arundel Digest

Callahan's services on Sunday, Monday SEVERNA PARK - Visitation for former Annapolis Mayor Dennis Callahan will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Barranco and Sons Funeral Home, 495...

Arundel High teen amazes all who know her

'Amazing!" is the first word people say when asked to comment about Arundel High senior Brienna Ossman. Her Best Buddy, Tanner Pack, 16, a sophomore at the school and a...

'Tepee' at Camp Woodlands in need of restoration

Several generations of area women have happy memories of the unique "tepee" building at the Girl Scout's Camp Woodlands on Riva Road. Up to 100 girls and leaders often...

Rep. Roscoe Bartlett Says Obamacare Modification Still Oppresses Rather than Protects the Free Exercise of Religion by Americans

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett said, "President Obama's modification is a distinction without a difference that still oppresses rather than protects the free exercise of...

Cummings Issues Statement on Mortgage Settlement

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to todays announcement of a...

Cummings Concerned With House Changes To STOCK Act

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today voted to pass the House Amendment to S. 2038, the STOCK Act, which...

Mortgage Settlement Provides Relief for Homeowners

The many homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments got some good news...

Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Nearly $1 Billion Mortgage Settlement for Maryland Homeowners

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 9, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the announcement of a nearly $1 billion settlement for Maryland homeowners...

Expediting Spending Cuts

Yesterday, I voted for the “Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011,” a...

Van Hollen Announces Decision to Keep Leisure World Plaza Post Office Open

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will keep the Leisure World Plaza Post Office open. This Post Office had been on the list...

Van Hollen, House Democrats Introduce DISCLOSE 2012 Act

Today Maryland Congressman Van Hollen issued the following statement on the introduction of the DISCLOSE 2012 Act, which will promote transparency and disclosure of the secret...

Van Hollen Statement in support of The House Amendment to the STOCK Act (S. 2038)

Mr. Speaker, as a cosponsor of the original House STOCK Act (HR 1148), I commend my colleagues Tim Walz and Louise Slaughter for their leadership on this issue and will support...

Meet Me at the Baltimore Sun Forum

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

I recently held my first Tweetup, where I met with 20 people from all around Maryland for a casual conversation about the issues that mattered most to them. We talked about our...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Van Hollen Applauds Passage of the Expedited Rescissions/Legislative Line-Item Veto (HR 3521)

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, today released the following statement after House passage of the Expedited...

Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Proposition 8 Ruling by the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 7, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Proposition 8: “Many...

Why did it take them so long?

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

By Rick Abbruzzese, Director of Public Affairs This afternoon, Governor O’Malley will give a lecture on same-sex marriage to Attorney General Joe Curran’s class at the...

The pin-ups of Pasadena

Most people in Pasadena know Lisa Spicknall-Horner as an outspoken advocate for victims' rights. Her two young children were murdered by her estranged husband in 1999. But now...

Cummings, Cardin, Brown, Baker Participate in National Childrens Dental Health Month Press Conference

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today joined U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Lieutenant Governor Anthony...

Second Opinions

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications Last week Governor O’Malley delivered the State of the State address where he laid out a clear vision for the future of our State...

Have a most or least favorite playground?

Do you have a favorite playground in Annapolis or Anne Arundel County? What about one you dont really care for and why? For an article in The Capital, were looking for parents...

Patriot games

Bernie O'Brien is a superstitous guy, at least when it comes to his beloved New England Patriots. So, the Annapolis resident will wear the exact same clothes today that he had...

Super fans head to Super Bowl

EDITOR'S NOTE: With tonight's Super Bowl approaching, we asked local fans of both teams about their plans for the big game, which kicks off at about 6:30 p.m. on channels...

Super day for pizza sales

The Giants and the Patriots aren't the only ones with a game plan this Super Bowl Sunday. Pizza restaurants have been calling employees in early to prepare dough, assemble...

Arundel Digest

Repair crews closing Ritchie-100 ramp PASADENA - The Maryland State Highway Administration will continue repairs on the southbound Ritchie Highway ramp to westbound Route 100...

Good Deeds: Student demonstrates generosity, compassion

EDITOR'S NOTE: We reserve this space for readers to publicly say thanks to Good Samaritans. If you'd like to acknowledge a good deed, write to us in fewer than 300 words...

Cummings Statement Regarding Potential Internet Legislation

Cummings Chairs Hearing To Discuss Rise In Employment

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Senior Member of the Joint Economic Committee, chaired the hearing of that Committee Friday morning to discuss the January employment report from...

Cummings Unhappy With Defeat Of Local Hire Amendment

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Senior Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was troubled by the defeat today of his amendment to H.R. 7, the American...

Cummings Disappointed By Defeat Of Amendment To Highway Bill

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Senior Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was disappointed today by the defeat of his amendment to H.R. 7, the American...

Cummings Stands Firm Against Government Worker Pay Freeze

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today managed the opposition on the floor of the House of Representatives to...

Cummings Welcomes First Responder Grant For Baltimore City

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today released a statement following the award of an Assistance to Firefighters...

Cummings Responds To State Of The Union Address

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after the State of the Union address by...

Cummings Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) today released a statement on the occasion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Cummings Applauds Maryland Commitment to Affordable Rental Housing

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today applauded the commitment of $15 million in budgeted funding by the State...

Cummings Welcomes Assistance For Unemployed Homeowners

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today released a statement, following guidance being issued to banks, by Fannie...

Abused goat has new home

Tuscany's got a pretty nice spread now: All the hay she can eat, her own pen, a slide, plenty of places to jump and all the friends a goat could ever want. "She's...

Historic Annapolis Foundation Upcoming Activities - February 1, 2012

from:Historic Annapolis Foundation

Sunday, February 5Queen Anne Birthday and Princess Tea PartyPut on your tiara and be part of this fantasy-filled tea party for you and your little princess. During this royal...

Arundel Digest: Group beats, robs teenager near park

ANNAPOLIS - Seven youths, including two teenage girls, assaulted and robbed a 17-year-old boy off West Street yesterday afternoon, city police said. The boy was walking on...

Teen of the Week: Teen earns rave reviews for academics, extracurriculars

Guidance Department chairperson Juliet Violett sounded like a theater critic when she was asked her opinion of Annapolis High IB senior Trevor Jarod Queen. "He has...

Rep. Roscoe Bartlett Explains Opposition by Farmers to Obama Administration Proposed Regulation

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett voiced the concerns of 100 colleagues in the Congress and nearly universal opposition from farmers and farm advocacy groups to a proposed regulation...

Van Hollen Statement on the FAA Modernization and Reform Act Conference Report

Mr. Speaker, today’s vote is not an easy one. FAA Reauthorization is long overdue, and I support many of the provisions in today’s conference report. It makes a...

Urging a vote on the STOCK Act

A few months ago, I blogged about legislation that would ban insider trading by Members...

Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Black History Month

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on Black History Month: “This month, we honor and celebrate the...

Balmy winter likely to continue

Winter, schminter. So much for all the warm and fuzzy togs Santa left under the tree. January's weather hardly measured up to past frosty wintry entrees into the new year.And...

Van Hollen Opening Statement at Hearing on the State of the U.S. Economy with Chairman Bernanke

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a hearing on the State of the U.S. Economy with...

State of the State Preview

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications In a few minutes, the Governor will deliver his annual State of the State Address where he’ll lay out his balanced plan and...

State of the State Preview

from:Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley

By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications In a few minutes, the Governor will deliver his annual State of the State Address where he’ll lay out his balanced plan and...