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Rep. Raskin Implores Traffic Safety Agency to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety in Vehicle Ratings

By Montgomery News Report | May 19, 2023

Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) led 27 colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to prioritize pedestrian protection and visibility from the driver’s seat in federal vehicle safety ratings.

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Trone Co-Sponsors Underwood, Adams, Booker Reintroduction of the Momnibus to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis

By Montgomery News Report | May 18, 2023

On May 15, 2023, Congressman Trone, member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, co-sponsored the reintroduction of the Momnibus Act, historic legislation to save moms’ lives and address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States.

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Congressman Hunt and Congressman Ivey introduce the Recruit and Retain Act

By Montgomery News Report | May 17, 2023

On May 15, 2023 , Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), both serving on the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Recruit and Retain Act.

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Maryland delegation members announce $824,000 to improve scenic byways across Maryland

By Montgomery News Report | May 14, 2023

On May 9, 2023, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $824,000 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation to improve Maryland’s scenic roads.

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Montgomery County home sales during week ending May 6

By Montgomery News | May 13, 2023

There were 234 reported residential sales in Montgomery County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Montgomery News area weekly mass times

By Montgomery News | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the Montgomery News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Raskin Address on “democracy, Gun Violence and the ‘insurrectionist’ Theory of the Second Amendment” at the Library of Congress, May 8, 2023

By Montgomery News Report | May 13, 2023

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) delivered the following address on democracy, gun violence and the “insurrectionary” theory of the Second Amendment at the Herb Block Foundation’s Awards Ceremony. Congressman Raskin previously objected to the insurrectionary theory of the Second Amendment in a New York Times Guest Essay.

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News From the District: Congressman Trone Visits Youth Center and Discusses Workforce Training in Frederick

By Montgomery News Report | May 13, 2023

On May 8, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD) traveled to Frederick County to visit an automotive shop dedicated to providing workforce and professional development training as well as a youth community center he’s working to secure funding for as part of his FY24 Community Project Funding requests.

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Gaithersburg Arts Barn presents Singer Songwriter Scott Miller on May 13 and Pianist Brian Ganz on June 3

By Montgomery News Report | May 12, 2023

Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents Singer Songwriter Scott Miller on May 13 and pianist Brian Ganz on June 3 at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road.

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Raskin, Van Hollen, Norton, and Ivey Urge Biden Administration to Provide Robust Funding, Expedited Timeline for Union Station Expansion Project

By Montgomery News Report | May 12, 2023

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) on May 9, 2023 led 15 members of Congress, including the entire National Capital Region delegation, in urging the Biden administration to provide robust funding and an expedited timeline for the Union Station Expansion Project (USEP), which would more than double the station’s current capacity.

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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $824,000 to Improve Scenic Byways Across Maryland

By Montgomery News Report | May 12, 2023

On May 9, 2023, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $824,000 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation to improve Maryland’s scenic roads.

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City Council Candidate Packets Available May 11

By Montgomery News Report | May 10, 2023

Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members in November of 2023.

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Rep. Raskin Introduces Resolution to Recognize a National Day of Reason

By Montgomery News Report | May 10, 2023

On ​May 2, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced a resolution to establish May 4th as a “National Day of Reason” in the United States to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for progress in our government and society at large.

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Trone Attends HHS Mental Health Summit and Visits Eastern Shore to Highlight Mental Health Month

By Montgomery News Report | May 10, 2023

Last week, Congressman David Trone (D-MD) honored Mental Health Awareness Month and visited the Eastern Shore to discuss progress on combating the opioid epidemic and expanding broadband access.

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Gaithersburg Promotes Building Safety Month in May with Free Deck Inspections for City Residents

By Montgomery News Report | May 9, 2023

Each May, the International Code Council spearheads a national observation of Building Safety Month.

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REP. RASKIN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE A NATIONAL DAY OF REASON

By Montgomery News Report | May 9, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced a resolution to establish May 4th as a “National Day of Reason” in the United States to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for progress in our government and society at large.

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Trone, Turner, Tonko, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Allow Medicaid to Cover All Pretrial Detainees

By Montgomery News Report | May 9, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Michael Turner (R-OH), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and John Rutherford (R-FL) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Due Process Continuity of Care Act. The bill would amend the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), which denies Medicaid coverage to incarcerated individuals, to allow coverage for all pretrial detainees.

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Rockville Police Alert to Black Bear Sighting

By Montgomery News Report | May 8, 2023

The Rockville City Police Department’s Neighborhood Services/Animal Control Division has been made aware of the several sightings of a large black bear in West Rockville, specifically the areas of Woodley Gardens and Great Falls Road today.

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Harmonious Art Group’s Annual Member Exhibit Returns to Activity Center for 23rd Year

By Montgomery News Report | May 8, 2023

In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the City of Gaithersburg presents the 23rd annual member exhibit featuring artwork by the Harmonious Art Group, on display through July 9, 2023, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.

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Statement of Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Retirement Announcement of Sen. Ben Cardin

By Montgomery News Report | May 8, 2023

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) on May 1, 2023 released the following statement on the retirement announcement of Senator Ben Cardin.