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Raskin, Kiley Introduce Press Act to Protect Reporters’ First Amendment Rights Against Government Surveillance

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Kevin Kiley (CA-03) on June 21, 2023 introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to protect reporters and journalists against unnecessary government surveillance that makes it harder to hold the government accountable and harms reporters’ First Amendment rights.

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Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $1 Million for Manufacturing and Innovation in Maryland

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) announced $1,375,686 for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to support local small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses and create job opportunities in Maryland.

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Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Jacobs, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 25, 2023

n June 22, 2023, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), along with Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), introduced an amendment to the House Rules for the 118th Congress that would allow Members to proxy vote if they, their spouse, or their dependents are experiencing serious medical conditions, including a pregnancy-related condition.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to National Defense and Diversity During Defense Subcommittee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts during the full Appropriation Committee’s markup of the Defense Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Raskin, Kiley Introduce Press Act to Protect Reporters’ First Amendment Rights Against Government Surveillance

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 24, 2023

Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Kevin Kiley (CA-03) on June 21, 2023 introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to protect reporters and journalists against unnecessary government surveillance that makes it harder to hold the government accountable and harms reporters’ First Amendment rights.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to National Security During Homeland Security Full Committee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations’ Homeland Security Subcommittee and co-chair of the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, released a statement condemning Republicans’ devastating funding cuts to national security during the markup of the Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Council Member Spiegel Appointed to Maryland House of Delegates District 17

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 13, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) voted to recommend City Council Member Ryan Spiegel for appointment to the Maryland House of Delegates to complete the remaining term of former Delegate Kumar Barve, who left the legislature to join the Public Service Commission.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to American Workers During Legislative Branch Full Committee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ devastating funding cuts to American workers during the markup of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Congressman David Trone Commends Secretary Blinken’s Establishment of New US-China Working Group to Combat Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 20, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), co-chair of the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, commended Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s productive visit to Beijing this weekend and his establishment of a working group to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.

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Mayor and Council Adopt Fee Increases to Cover Development Costs

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Building Permit and License Fees to Increase

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Raskin, Ivey, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Legislation to End Economic Racial Discrimination

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act, legislation to protect individuals from racial discrimination and foster economic inclusion.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to National Defense and Diversity During Defense Subcommittee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts during the markup of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to Clean Water and Energy Security During Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts to rural communities and vulnerable Americans during the markup of the Committee’s Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Raskin, Ivey, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Legislation to End Economic Racial Discrimination

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023,Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act, legislation to protect individuals from racial discrimination and foster economic inclusion.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to National Defense and Diversity During Defense Subcommittee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ funding cuts during the markup of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Summerfest Returns to Bohrer Park July 1 Gaithersburg’s Premier Summer Festival & Fireworks Spectacular

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Celebrate America’s independence with friends and family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm.

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Raskin, Ivey, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Legislation to End Economic Racial Discrimination

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD), along with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act, legislation to protect individuals from racial discrimination and foster economic inclusion.

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Raskin, Cardin Introduce Legislation to Improve Transparency and Accountability in Private Prisons

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 17, 2023

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) on June 14, 2023 introduced legislation to require that all U.S. government agencies comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests relating to private prisons, jails or detention facilities, including immigration detention facilities.

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Congressman David Trone Slams Retaliatory Funding Cuts to Rural Communities and Vulnerable Americans During Ag Full Committee Mark-up

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Congressman David Trone (D-MD), member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released a statement condemning Republicans’ devastating funding cuts to rural communities and vulnerable Americans during the markup of the Committee’s Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill:

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Juneteenth Holiday Closures

By Montgomery News Report | Jun 16, 2023

In observance of Juneteenth, City offices and most facilities will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, with the exception of the following.