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Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District Race Trone vs Parrott Extremely Competitive
The November rematch between Rep. David Trone (D) and Del. Neil Parrott (R) in the race for Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District is likely to be very competitive, according to recent polls.
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Millions of dollars raised In Maryland congressional races, but just a few real contests
Candidates in competitive congressional races in Maryland are raising millions ahead of the July 19 primary while Democratic incumbents in what are considered safe seats are using their fundraising power to support the party and its candidates elsewhere, Federal Election Commission filings show.
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Van Hollen: Hogan must do more to increase vaccine access in underserved communities
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Friday criticized Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration’s rollout of coronavirus vaccines, saying the state needs to do more to make vaccines more accessible in underserved communities.
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Hogan issues order to establish redistricting commission to address gerrymandering
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an order to establish a redistricting commission that will be composed of ordinary citizens and is tasked with making the state’s congressional and legislative districts more competitive.
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UMD law professor: Capitol rioters could be charged with domestic terrorism
MarylandReporter.com spoke with University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security director and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law professor Michael Greenberger about the legal implications of the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
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Hogan: ‘America would be better off’ if Trump resigns or is ‘removed from office’
It’s time for President Donald Trump to leave office, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
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Steele: Trump unlikely to run in 2024, doomed if he does
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele poured cold water on President Donald Trump’s frequent suggestion that he might run again in 2024 and said even if Trump does decide to run the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol by his most ardent supporters would likely serve to render a future candidacy “moot.”
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Maryland’s lawmakers weigh-in on GOP’s plan to block Biden’s win
Maryland’s lawmakers are divided over whether a plan by Republicans in Congress to oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump has any merit.
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Franchot says stimulus funds are ‘very critical’ for Maryland to have a balanced budget
@BryanRenbaum Comptroller Peter Franchot said the funds in the $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus...
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Sen. McCray: If Congress does not pass the stimulus Maryland could be forced to make budget cuts
@BryanRenbaum If Congress cannot come to an agreement on the $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus...
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Will reducing enhanced unemployment benefits help Maryland’s economy?
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A proposal by Republicans on Capitol Hill to reduce enhanced unemployment benefits in the $1 trillion coronavirus aid package has reignited the debate on whether the GOP’s federal stimulus plan could help or hurt Maryland’s economy.
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Van Hollen calls on Congress to extend enhanced unemployment benefits
@BryanRenbaum U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Monday called on Congress to extend enhanced...
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