Political News
BMORENEWS' Doni Glover and WBAL's Frank DeFilippo on TV Hill (NBC):
(BALTIMORE - October 22, 2008) - WBAL TV 11's Barry Simms interviewed www.BMORENEWS.com publisher Doni Glover and WBAL radio's Frank DeFilippo last Wednesday. The show aired on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
To view, click here to see video from WBAL TV 11.
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County Provides More Than $6 Million Funding to Preserve Affordable Housing in Takoma Park:
County officials today joined with U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) and the Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) to celebrate the reopening of the Merrimac Garden Apartments, located on University Boulevard in Takoma Park. Merrimac Gardens is part of the Takoma Park Preservation Project, which is the renovation of 75 rental units in four apartment buildings on three sites. The County’s Housing Initiative Fund (HIF) contributed $6,420,080 to the project in order to preserve the buildings as affordable housing. Montgomery Housing Partnership obtained additional funding from state, federal and private sources for a total of $14,789,676. Read in Full >>
LBCM Weekend Set for Oct. 31 - Nov. 1:
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM), the group of black state legislators from across Maryland, is hosting its Legislative Black Caucus Weekend from October 31st through November 1st in Annapolis. Read in Full >>
Examiner's Adam Meister Notes BMORENEWS.com Videos:
Special thanks to Adam Meister for bringing attention to our BTV section. In his column this week, the Reservoir Hill resident shares some media. Thank you, Adam!
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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 >>
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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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 >>
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 >>
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY SWEARS-IN MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OTHER STATE APPOINTEES:
Governor Martin O’Malley officially swore-in members of the Maryland State Board of Education today, a twelve-member body that serves as the policy making panel for Maryland’s public schools, public libraries, and vocational rehabilitation services. Read in Full >>
HARAMBEE D.C. to feature Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown at Baltimore Pho, June 30:
The HARAMBEE Dinner Club, established in the fall of 2002, will feature Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown on Monday, June 30, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at Baltimore Pho (Fuh) Restaurant located at 1116 Hollins Street in Baltimore.
Please RSVP to 443.983.7895.
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Al Gore Endorses Barack Obama for President of the United States:
Over the past 18 months, Barack Obama has united a movement. He knows change does not come from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue or Capitol Hill. It begins when people stand up and take action. Read in Full >>
45th Anniversary of MLK's “I Have A Dream” Speech And The Impact Of 2008 Presidential Campaign Season To Be Celebrated At Statewide Gala:
In addition to our voter registration efforts, we are pleased to announce our Maryland Campaign 2008 Black and White Gala! This semi-formal event will be the political event of the season. At this event, we will celebrate election season in Maryland and highlight the VOTE THE POWER! CAMPAIGN. Read in Full >>
The Dream Ticket: Obama and Hillary?:
VOTE at lower left as to whether Barack Obama should pull-in Hillary Clinton as a running mate Read in Full >>
GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS AVAILABLE ON COUNTY WEBSITE:
Up-to-the moment election results for the June 17 General Election will be accessible on the Montgomery County home page to anyone with Internet access. Read in Full >>
