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Democrats, Republicans agree to push package of bills in Annapolis
A bipartisan group of senators put aside the battling that often prevails in Annapolis to announce Thursday a common agenda of bills that Democrats and Republicans can rally around. The bills would preserve scholarships for veterans, protect children...Tags: Annapolis, Arts and Culture, U.S. Senate, Elections, Theft
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For 6th District Republicans, the gerrymander blues
As Tuesday's congressional primary approaches, Western Maryland Democrats, longing for a change in representation, have reason to be optimistic. Republicans, on the other hand, have reason to sing the blues. The change in the 6th Congressional District...
Tags: Marcy Kaptur, Dennis J. Kucinich, Government, Political Candidates, Democratic Party
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Key races, little interest as primary nears
Despite high-profile races — including a Republican presidential contest that brought the candidates swinging through the state and a nationally significant House race in Western Maryland — elections officials predict that turnout could fall...Tags: Rick Santorum, Annapolis, Government, Voting, Elections
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Ethical backsliding
Perhaps the only welcome consequence of state Sen. Ulysses Currie's disgrace and censure over his apparent use of his public office for private gain was Senate PresidentThomas V. Mike Miller's creation of a special work group on ethics. The bipartisan...Tags: National Government, Annapolis, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Government
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Internal poll shows movement for Delaney
An internal poll conducted by Democrat John Delaney’s campaign for Maryland’s 6th District race shows the Potomac financier is gaining ground against State Sen. Robert Garagiola and is tied in a head-to-head matchup, according to a summary...Tags: Television Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Democratic Party, Elections, Politics
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O'Malley to lead push for same-sex marriage next year
Gov. Martin O'Malley pledged Friday to lead the charge next year for a law to recognize same-sex marriage in Maryland, saying he would include the effort among a "handful" of legislative priorities during the 2012 session. Supporters predicted that the...Tags: Regional Authority, Human Interest, Annapolis, Government, Elections
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Democrats eyeing Western Maryland
Ed Coile and his husband are true-blue Democrats. But they were thinking about saving money, not their congressional representation, when they decided to move from Washington to conservative Frederick County last year. "Politics just didn't play a role,"...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Frank Kratovil, Elections, African Americans
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Md. Senate approves same-sex marriage
Maryland's Senate passed a landmark measure Thursday evening that would allow same-sex couples to wed, pushing the controversial issue to the House of Delegates, which appears nearly evenly split on the issue.
The Senate voted 25-21 to approve the...Tags: Human Interest, Government, Elections, Anne Arundel County, Martin O'Malley
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Patronage endures, even in hard times
Baltimore Sun reportersState lawmakers, using a system of patronage that persists in Annapolis despite tight budgetary times, are seeking to direct hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to projects at nonprofit organizations they help run. In Baltimore, Del. Hattie N....Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Annapolis, Disasters and Accidents, African Americans
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