Tag: Steny Hoyer

Delaney, Harris vote for restrictions on Syrian refugees, five Md. Dems opposed

Delaney, Harris vote for restrictions on Syrian refugees, five Md. Dems opposed

by | November 19, 2015 | | 3 |

Maryland Rep. John Delaney was among 47 Democrats to join with almost all House Republicans, including Rep. Andy Harris, Thursday in blocking further admissions of Syrian refugees into the United States pending tougher vetting. The restrictions, in a bill called the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, passed on a 287-137 vote, despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Timonium, was recovering from surgery and was one of only eight representatives who did not vote.

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Ex-CIA agent hopes to unseat Hoyer

by | November 5, 2015 | | 10 |

Republican Sam Faddis, a retired operations manager for the Central Intelligence Agency and an author, on Monday will formally launch his campaign to unseat Maryland’s longest serving and highest ranking member of the U.S, House of Representatives, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer. Democrat Hoyer, 76, has been in Congress for 34 years representing the 5th Congressional District. “We have ended up with a class of professional politicians, men who have never done anything else in their lives,” and Hoyer is “a poster child” for that class, said Faddis.

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Questioning Md. Democrats’ new found religion on redistricting reform

Questioning Md. Democrats’ new found religion on redistricting reform

by | August 20, 2015 | | 3 |

Professor Todd Eberly writes: In response to Gov. Hogan’s call for redistricting reform, Democratic members of Maryland’s congressional delegation have argued instead for national reform. Forgive me for not placing much stock in Maryland Democrats’ new found redistricting faith. Rather I think they are calling for national reform in an effort to provide cover for state Democrats who don’t want to give up the power to pick and choose their voters.

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Brown concedes and predicts ‘tough road’ for Hogan

Brown concedes and predicts ‘tough road’ for Hogan

by | November 5, 2014 | | 3 |

“Tonight we fell short of our goal,” Brown told his supporters in his concession speech, “but it does not and cannot diminish the work that each and every one of you has done in our communities throughout our state.” Brown said to hearty applause. “This was a tough campaign because there was a lot at stake and a lot worth fighting for. Governing is difficult, demanding work. Larry and his team have a tough road ahead of them. I wish them the very best as they travel that road.”

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Eberly Commentary: Will dynamic Lollar overshadow Craig and George?

by | September 4, 2013 | | 0 |

Businessman and Tea Party favorite Charles Lollar has officially launched his bid for the Maryland Republican gubernatorial nomination. In announcing his bid, Lollar described himself as a fiscal conservative and social libertarian, insisting he was running for governor and not priest. He promised to reach out to Democrats as well as Republicans – a necessity and not a choice in Maryland.

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Cardin disappointed in Obamacare delay

by | July 30, 2013 | | 1 |

Sen. Ben Cardin, a strong advocate for 2010 Affordable Care Act, said that he was disappointed in the Obama administration for delaying the penalty on large employers who don’t offer insurance. Cardin told a roundtable of health care providers in Waldorf on Monday, “I was kind of disappointed. I was hoping that we could implement it.”

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