Little-known outside his home state, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is methodically checking the boxes and playing the good Democratic soldier as he considers whether to mount a presidential campaign in 2016.More>>
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:37:40 GMT
KETTERING, Md. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile afterMore
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile after more than six years as a loyal No. 2 to Gov. Martin O'Malley.More
Friday, May 10 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:49:48 GMT
WASHINGTON (CBS)- Less than two months ago, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were uncharacteristically confident about the prospects of passing a full-year budget plan: Over the course of a few weeks,More
Despite a former glimmer of hope that Congress would pass a budget deal, the latest developments suggest yet more brinkmanship.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:59:59 GMT
EASTON, MD - Easton residents cast their votes on Tuesday to fill three spots on the Easton Town Council. Current Town Council President John Ford running unopposed kept his seat, as did Pete Lesher inMore
Voters in Easton have returned three incumbents to their seats on the town council.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:21:56 GMT
The state House is set to vote on a bill prohibiting a former member of the General Assembly from working as a lobbyist for one year after leaving office.More
The state House has passed a bill prohibiting former members of the General Assembly from working as lobbyists for one year after leaving office.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:19:16 GMT
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme is expected to plead guilty in a related state case.More
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme has pleaded guilty in a related state case.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:09:19 GMT
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp...More
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their...More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-01 11:42:15 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware lawmakers are looking at making it easier to register to vote in the first state.A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and generalMore
A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and general elections. Currently, the deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to an Election Day.More
Monday, April 15 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-04-15 12:31:49 GMT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - An extensive revamping of Maryland's campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fineMore
An extensive revamping of Maryland's campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fine violators.More
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More
Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing...More
Egypt's president has signed a new tax law that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians while increasing taxes on small and medium-sized businesses.More
Egypt's president signed a new tax law Tuesday that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians in the latest move aimed at reforming the country's economy.More
Iranian news websites have boosted speculation that election overseers have barred two prominent but divisive figures from next month's presidential ballot.More
Iran's election overseers removed potential wild-card candidates from the presidential race Tuesday, blocking a top aide of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a former president who revived hopes of reformers.More
By The Associated Press The eight candidates approved Tuesday for Iran's June 14 presidential election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term limits.More
By The Associated Press The eight candidates approved Tuesday for Iran's June 14 presidential election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term limits.More
Two allies of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili - a former prime minister and a provincial governor - were charged on Tuesday with embezzlement and abuse of office in another sign of an ongoing power struggle...More
Allies of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili - a former prime minister and a provincial governor - were charged on Tuesday with embezzlement and abuse of office in another sign of an ongoing power struggle between the...More
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats...More
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats around the...More
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Republican National Committee chairman are distancing themselves from conservatives who suggested in recent days that President Barack Obama could face impeachment for the developing...More
The Republican National Committee chairman and a leading conservative, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, urged caution Monday for Republican critics calling for President Barack Obama's impeachment, but would not rule out...More
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More
Officials say gunmen have killed a policeman who was guarding a polio vaccination team in northwestern Pakistan.More
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government Monday, potentially charting a course that could put him at odds with the country's powerful army.More
Delaware's general elections will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. Click on "more" for details about voter registration, information about all the races up for grabs, who and what are on the ballot, election times and polling locations.More
Maryland's primary elections are being held Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Click on "more" for information about all the races up for grabs, who is on the ballot, election times and polling locations.More
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