Pages tagged “Politics”
Meet Boyd K. Rutherford, Assistant Secretary for Administration for the USDA:
On January 17, 2006, President George W. Bush nominated Boyd K. Rutherford to the position of Assistant Secretary for Administration to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). He was confirmed, by unanimous consent, by the United States Senate on May 12, 2006. As Assistant Secretary, he serves as the Department's: Chief Acquisition Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer, the Senior Energy and Environmental Official; the Freedom of Information Act Officer, and directs the Department's emergency operations center and related emergency management functions. Read in Full >>
FINAL NOTICE: UPCOMING MARYLAND STATEWIDE SURVEY:
Gonzales Research and Marketing Strategies will be conducting a statewide poll the last week of August. Read in Full >>
Baltimore City Councilman Bernard "Jack" Young on Church Square - cont'd:
Councilman Young continues to discuss what's happening in his 13th Councilmanic District in Baltimore, including Greenmount Read in Full >>
Baltimore City Councilman Bernard "Jack" Young on Church Square:
City Councilman Young discusses Church Square's business scenario in Historic East Baltimore and the challenges they face. Read in Full >>
Baltimore City Councilman Bernard "Jack" Young on Stop, Shop & Save Supermarket:
According to Councilman Young, Baltimore's Stop, Shop & Save is leaving East Baltimore. Low profits, theft are reasons noted. Read in Full >>
Op/Ed: Mac and Hayes Influence on Politics:
Politics and entertainment have unusual intersections. Despite the current fascination with Obama's so-called celebrity status, it's interesting to note the passing of Bernie Mac, comedian, and Issac Hayes, singer songwriter. Read in Full >>
Black Caucus Responds to Airport Shuttle MBE Crisis:
There is a hearing today in Annapolis regarding an MBE issue some from the MBE community feel is going to have an adverse effect on minority business.
Here, the MD Black Caucus - under the leadership of Prince George's County Delegate Veronica L. Turner - responds to what some view as a political fiasco regarding airport shuttle service and the state's MBE and WBE firms.
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Carl Snowden Delivers Keynote at "VOTE THE POWER" Event:
Carl Snowden, Civil Rights Activist in Anne Arundel County, delivers keynote address discussing the perils and evils of American racism. Read in Full >>
Charles Robinson, journalist extraordinaire, speaks in Aberdeen:
Charles Robinson, a journalist and officer with the NABJ, speaks in Aberdeen at "Vote the Power" event held by the Grassroots Steering Committee Read in Full >>
DNC Send-off at Iguana Cantina: Miles & Gladys, Ken Banks, Baltimore S.A. Patricia Jessamy:
Maryland 2008 DNC Send-off at Iguana Cantina features prominent politicians, business owners, and supporters of Barack Obama. Attendees include Baltimore State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy and construction magnate Ken Banks Read in Full >>
Harford's Grassroots Steering Committee Holds Black & White Gala:
The Grassroots Steering Foundation, Inc. of Maryland presented its Maryland Campaign 2008 Black and White Summer Gala last night in Harford County at the Holiday Inn. Their on-going voter empowerment initiative is called “Vote the Power”. Read in Full >>
Gov. Martin O'Malley on US Senator Barack Obama at MD DNC Send-off, 7.30.08:
Maryland Gov. O'Malley discusses Barack Obama at MD DNC Send-off, Iguana Cantina, 7.30.08 Read in Full >>
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell and MD State Senator Cathy Pugh:
PA Gov. Rendell and State Sen. Cathy Pugh at Maryland DNC Send-off on 7.30.08 discuss U.S. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama Read in Full >>
Lt. Governor Brown Named to DNC Platform Drafting Committee:
Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown was named yesterday to the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Drafting Committee. The Drafting Committee, which will be led by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, is charged with drafting the Democratic Party’s platform in advance of the Party’s national convention in Denver. Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: DC Icon Marion S. Barry Continues the Good Fight:
A staunch champion for the people, few young people today know that his history is as rich as his accomplishments. For instance, back in the 1960’s, Barry led the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He made a name for himself by fighting racial prejudice and discrimination. Few today know that he also took a bullet in 1977 as he attempted to defend the district Building during the Hanafi Mulsim Siege. Read in Full >>
