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13 min ago | The Baltimore Sun

AARP: Health reform bill strengthens Medicare

With the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act by the House of Representatives , we are one step closer to a stronger Medicare for seniors and future generations, as well as stable, affordable health care options for all Americans.

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Related Topix: Medicare, Health, AARP, US Politics, Dutch Ruppersberger, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Donna Edwards, Steny Hoyer, Opinion

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Politico

Bill gives Fed new power to police risk

The Federal Reserve stands to gain substantial new authority under financial reform legislation, despite increasing skepticism from lawmakers in both parties over the central banka s unchecked powers over the U.S. economy.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Dennis Kucinich, 2008 Presidential Election, Ron Paul, Republican

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Afro American Newspaper

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For the millions of people in America without health insurance, coverage came one step closer after the Democratically-controlled House passed a bill that signals the first step in health care reform.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Voice of America

Lawmakers React to New US Unemployment Figures

Lawmakers on the Joint Economic Committee heard testimony Friday from the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, following the release of figures that show the jobless rate hit 10.2 percent - the highest number in decades.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Representative John Campbell, Republican, US House of Representatives, Washington, DC, Democrat

The Day

Give CG Academy chance to improve diversity

It certainly caught our attention recently when Rep. Joe Courtney, the Democrat representing our 2nd District, was the lone congressman from Connecticut to vote against the $10 billion fiscal 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Joe Courtney, Democrat, United States Coast Guard Academy

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

A smarter grid

Members of the Maryland congressional delegation and the U.S. secretary of housing and urban development joined Friday to congratulate Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Benjamin Cardin, Democrat, Maryland, Energy, Constellation Energy Group

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Final Call

What do Americans know about the recovery?

On a sunny afternoon at Union Station having commuters, tourists and students share their thoughts on the president's recovery program revealed some answers, but there were also plenty of questions.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, George Bush, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Thu Oct 29, 2009

MELODIKA.net

Repeal of Misguided Defense Pay System to Be Discussed This Week on 'Inside Government'

The elimination of the National Security Personnel System from the House's 2010 Defense authorization bill will be addressed this week on AFGE's "Inside Government" radio program.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Representative Donna Edwards, US House of Representatives, Democrat, iPod

Tue Oct 27, 2009

HometownAnnapolis

Eric Hartley: What's missing from bay plan: the rest of us

After most of the politicians, activists and reporters had left following yesterday's news conference on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, naturalist John Page Williams told a story.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Meat, Chicken, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Chris Van Hollen, Democrat, Baltimore, MD, Agriculture, Science

Sun Oct 25, 2009

The Daily Times

Obama thanks Md. Lt. Gov. Brown at bill signing

WASHINGTON - President Obama thanked Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown on Thursday for his service in Iraq during the White House signing of a bill to ensure health care for veterans.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Barbara Mikulski, Maryland Government, Maryland, Life, Veteran Affairs

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Spencer Daily Reporter

Cruise vessel safety legislation passes House

Kendall Carver went on to become and insurance executive in New York City after graduating from Spencer in 1954.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Doris Matsui, Democrat, US Coast Guard, US Military

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Cape Gazette

Bill sponsored to clean up Chesapeake Bay

The office of Senator Ted Kaufman provided the following press release: Amendment to the Clean Water Act bolsters clean-up efforts with $1.5 billion in new grant authority and strong enforcement WASHINGTON - The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Act of 2009, which will be introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Sen.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Thomas Carper, US Senate, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia

OBSNews.com

House Passes Matsui Cruise Safety Legislation

" Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui joined with 385 colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3619, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Doris Matsui, Democrat, US Coast Guard, US Military, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Thu Oct 22, 2009

CBS News

Illegal Steroids Still for Sale

The dietary supplement Tren is at the center of a steroid controversy. Since the first CBS News story aired last March, the Food and Drug Administration has begun to crack down on designer steroids like Tren, but as CBS News correspondent Kelly Cobiella reported on "The Early Show," they're still very available -- and very dangerous.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Law, Healthcare Law, Food and Drug Administration, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Fitness, Weight Training

Bloomberg

Executive Pay Cuts at Bailed-Out Firms Stoke Debate on Washington's Reach

The Obama administration slammed Wall Street by ordering pay cuts of an average of 50 percent and caps on benefits for top executives at companies owing the government billions of dollars from taxpayer-funded bailouts.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Barney Frank, Democrat, Banking, Financial Services, Citigroup, North Carolina, Apparel, Kenneth Cole Productions, Footwear

Wed Oct 21, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

New push planned in Congress to clean up bay

Maryland politicians and others gathered on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis Monday to announce a new push in Congress to restore the troubled estuary by giving state and federal governments more power and funding to clean up pollution from farms, cities and suburbs.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Benjamin Cardin, Maryland, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Tue Oct 20, 2009

HometownAnnapolis

#8 - Cardin offers new remedy for ailing bay

With the Chesapeake Bay so sick it's in intensive care, U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin yesterday offered a new prescription: $1.5 billion more in federal spending, a pollution credit-trading program, enforcing clean water laws and setting a deadline for a cure: 2025.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Benjamin Cardin, Democrat, Chris Van Hollen, Baltimore, MD, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Mon Oct 19, 2009

WFMD-AM Frederick

Senator Cardin Introduces Bill To Restore Chesapeake Watershed

It has the support of Environment Maryland. A bill to bolster Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts was introduced on Monday by Maryland Senator Ben Cardin.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Benjamin Cardin, Democrat, US House of Representatives, Chris Van Hollen, Preston, MD, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Fri Oct 16, 2009

TheDay.Com - Headline News

CGA opposes changes to admissions system

New London - The U.S. Coast Guard Academy says it is opposed to a proposal in Congress that would change the way the school admits students.

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Related Topix: United States Coast Guard Academy, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Joe Courtney

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Delaware Coast Press

Chesapeake Bay: New restoration act to strengthen enforcement

An act with new, stronger enforcement tools for Chesapeake Bay watershed states is scheduled to be unveiled Monday at Sandy Point State Park.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Benjamin Cardin, Democrat, US Senate

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