O’Malley blames Susan Rice’s exit on ‘a small cabal’ of GOP senators
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The Maryland governor defended Rice on the Rev. Al Sharpton’s MSNBC show.
Maryland lawmakers close to resolving the state’s ‘structural gap,’ they say
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A legislative panel agreed in concept to cut another $200 million from the state budget in the coming year.
Baltimore’s archbishop pledges support to end death penalty in Md.
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William E. Lori tells Gov. Martin O’Malley he wants to end executions “once and for all.”
O’Malley meets with NAACP leader on death-penalty repeal legislation
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Benjamin T. Jealous said that he is confident that the Maryland governor will be “standing with us.”
Local officials in Md. call for ‘huge infusion’ of transportation funding
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About 150 advocates converged on Annapolis to underscore what they said is an urgent need.
John Delaney names top Hill aides
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Delaney announced a roster of hires that includes a longtime aide to a fellow Maryland Democrat, Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Md. House GOP seeks reimbursement of O’Malley out-of-state security costs
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Republican leaders say it sends the wrong message for the state to cover costs related to political travel.
Cardin looks ahead to busy second term in Senate
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After low-key reelection win, the Md. Democrat is focused on “fiscal cliff” talks and his own to-do list.
Franchot to forgo governor’s race, seek re-election as Md. comptroller
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In a letter to supporters, Franchot says he has decided to stick with “the best job I have ever had.”
O’Malley: Hillary Clinton would make a ‘great’ president — if she runs
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On a local Sunday morning talk show, O’Malley largely side steps questions about his own ambitions.
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