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YouTube: Two Maryland representatives vote against health care reform bill
Late Saturday evening, just prior to midnight, the Democrats in the House voted to pass their health care reform bill, HR 3962.
House GOP sparks rally against health care bill
House Republicans, including Maryland Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Frederick, rallied against the House health care reform bill Thursday, speaking to a large crowd of supporters chanting "Kill the bill" and "U-S-A, U-S-A." The House is expected to vote on the bill this weekend.
Area residents protest House Democrats' health care bill
Two busloads of area residents went to Washington, D.C., on Thursday to join U.S. Rep.
Thousands Rally To Protest Health Care Bill
Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan.
Another View: Solar roadmap lights the way
If you want to be sure of reaching a destination, you need a map. It's the same with an ambitious goal like ramping up solar energy in America.
Gangs in Montgomery Co. worry Frederick Co. sheriff
After two armed robberies by gang members in Frederick County, Sheriff Chuck Jenkins says Frederick County is seeing the effects of what happens in Montgomery County.
Bartlett argues for broad application of local immigration enforcement program
Frederick 's representative in Congress is closely watching efforts to limit local jurisdictions who participate in a federal immigration enforcement program.
Reporter's Notebook: Political Notes - Sewer funding should keep rates down
Turns out Frederick County residents haven't been flushing away their money. The state has a "flush tax" fee that goes into a fund to improve sewer and septic systems, making them more environmentally sound.
County praises support of federal agency
The new state director of a federal agency touted more than $3.5 million received by Allegany County communities to support infrastructure improvements during his visit here as well as education and public safety projects.
Some Question the Purpose of War in Afghanistan
It is the question of the day among policymakers delving into U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, and it came up this month in testimony on Capitol Hill.
SOLAR ENERGY: Voting 310 for and 106 against, the House on Oct. 22 authorized $2.18 billion between fiscal 2011-2015 for Department of Energy programs to develop solar-energy technologies.
Otis hits administration on auto crisis
Bud Otis, chief of staff for Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, is thanked by Chad Tyler, right, club president, and Lynn Shanton, who coordinated his speaking engagement.
We already know, in grim detail, about how shabbily some of our men and women in uniform have been treated - or merely ignored - after they've come home.
Carroll County resident J.Casey Clark is the lone Democrat so far to announce candidacy for the 6th Congressional District currently held by Rep.
Investigators find flaws in Army body armor tests
The Government Accountability Office report says the Army deviated from established testing standards and concludes that several of the designs that passed would have failed had the tests been done properly.
Investigators find flaws in Army body armor tests
The Army made critical mistakes in tests of a new body armor design, according to congressional investigators who recommend an independent review of the trials before the gear is issued to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Afzali challenges Bartlett, Stull in state delegate race
Children, Mary-Kate, 14, Annabelle, 11. a ' Website: www.kathy2010.com A Middletown woman who has been an actress, newspaper columnist, real estate agent and stay-at-home mom is using her work ethic as a selling point to get her elected to the Maryland General Assembly.
A new idea for Congress: Read the bill, then vote
This is not only necessary; it is common sense. An overwhelming majority of the American public agrees with the principles of this resolution.
Bartlett looks to neighbors voting to extend jobless benefits
A measure that would extend unemployment benefits to scores of people without jobs has earned the support of Rep.
Hate Crime Laws May Extend to Gays
Congress is poised to expand federal hate crimes laws to include sexual orientation, attaching it to a defense bill that could still run into trouble because it tests President Obama's will to cut spending.
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