Political News
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Canadian Governor General Jean Meets President Obama:
Their Excellencies the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Daniel Lafond, welcomed The Honorable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Ottawa International Airport. The Governor General will then meet with President Obama. Read in Full >>
Clarence Mitchell, IV & Doni Glover on "TV Hill" with Stan Stovall:
Clarence Mitchell, IV of WBAL Radio's "The C4 Show" and Doni Glover, publisher of www.bmorenews.com, are featured on the most recent edition of "TV Hill" with Stan Stovall.
Click here: http://www.wbaltv.com/video/18674198/index.html
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State of the City Address of Mayor Sheila Dixon:
Mayor addresses Baltimore City Council with 3rd State of the City Address Read in Full >>
The Young Lions of the DMV present a Fundraiser for our own Congressman Elijah Cummings:
Join us on Monday, February 23, 2009 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm as The Young Lions of the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area will present a fundraiser luncheon for Congressman Elijah Cummings at the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel. Tickets are $250 (Individuals), $500 (Sponsors), and $1,000 (Political Action Committees).
DC Councilman Michael Brown to speak.
For tickets, call www.Phenomenal-Events.com at 1.443.223.8759.
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Facebook, MySpace Banned in Annapolis for Viruses:
As of Thursday, the Maryland General Assembly blocked access to Facebook and MySpace on the computers of state legislators and their staffs.
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Delegate Jon Cardin Reports Back:
Last week marked the first bill hearings for many of us. I introduced a bill to the Environmental Matters Committee requiring the Department of the Environment to maintain a database of impervious surface growth in Maryland - a way to monitor the unprecedented loss of filtering surfaces as we pave our way through the state.
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BMORENEWS' Doni Glover, C4 discuss Mayor Dixon:
Local politicos discuss Mayor Sheila Dixon indictment on WBAL TV 11.
Read in Full >>BMORENEWS to Cover Georgetown Inaugural Gala in Full Force:
BMORENEWS.com publisher Doni Glover announced today that his news outlet will be covering the 56th Presidential Inauguration at the Georgetown Inaugural Gala on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at The Shops at Georgetown Park, NW Washington, DC. Read in Full >>
Inauguration Event for Young Professionals: Barack Obama:
The Baltimore (GBLA), Washington DC (TN), and Northern Virginia (NULYP) Urban League Young Professional Chapters are partnering with area promoters to bring to you a full menu or exciting activities during the Inauguration week. See below for the first listing and stay tuned for additional events. Read in Full >>
Officials Meet to Discuss Security Planning & Implementation for the 56th Presidential Inauguration:
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine met today at Secret Service headquarters to discuss security planning and implementation for the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Read in Full >>
Inaugural Kick Off to be Held on the Steps of the Lincoln Memorial:
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) will host a welcome event to kick off the 56th Presidential Inauguration at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, January 18th. The PIC also plans to hold a youth concert on the evening of Monday, January 19th, at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington. Sunday's welcome event and Monday's concert will continue President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden's commitment to hold an Inauguration that is open, accessible and reflects a spirit of unity for Americans of all ages. Read in Full >>
The President's Commission on White House Fellowships Accepting Applications for the 2009-2010 Class:
The White House announced Monday that The President's Commission on White House Fellowships now is accepting applications for the 2009 - 2010 Class of Fellows. Applications are available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows/about/apply.html and must be submitted electronically by February 1, 2009. Read in Full >>
Cummings seeks explanation of AIG's employee retention program:
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and a member of the Joint Economic Committee, sent American International Group (AIG) CEO Edward Liddy yesterday Read in Full >>
U.S. Chamber Lauds Selection of General James L. Jones for National Security Advisor:
"General Jones is an outstanding choice to serve as President Obama's National Security Advisor. In these difficult times—as the country wages wars on two fronts and grapples with global terrorism—he is the right man for the job. His deep knowledge of global military, economic, and geopolitical affairs will serve President Obama—and the entire country—well." Read in Full >>
Happy Thanksgiving from Mayor Sheila Dixon:
Nationwide, we are currently experiencing our toughest economic times since the Great Depression. Unemployment rates are rising and our budgets are strained as the prices of commodities increase. Baltimore is not immune to this crisis; in fact, many of us are facing the challenges of our lives. As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to reflect on the meaning of giving thanks and how critical this basic spiritual truth is to enabling us to weather our current economic storm. It is from my weakest moments that I draw strength; in these moments I have learned the true meaning of thanksgiving. Read in Full >>
