ANNAPOLIS — Gay rights activists, religious leaders and politicians are gearing up for two months of campaigning on the Maryland referendum to strike down same-sex marriage legislation that passed in March. Hot off the Republican and Democratic national conventions, volunteers ...

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President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic party's nomination in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, saying he needs more time to fix the fragile national economy. Here's a few state government headlines to go along with that national news.

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Democrats fancy themselves the party of the disadvantaged, the left out and the forgotten.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Maryland-based company is taking on one of the most high-profile jobs in the nation this week — transforming three huge sites into a nominating convention for the president of the United States in full view of ...

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Here's a few headlines from the last day, including a recap of Gov. Martin O'Malley's prime time speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

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LONDON — The United States’ ability to compete on the global stage has fallen for the fourth year running as confidence in the country’s politicians continues to decline, an annual survey from the World Economic Forum found Wednesday. Even though ...

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WASHINGTON — Maryland Democrats are holding a special tribute for the late Peace Corps founder Sargent Shriver at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The Washington Post reports Gov. Martin O’Malley, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and Shriver’s son, ...

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After a long holiday weekend, here's a few government headlines to get you back in the working mood. ...

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With the Republican National Convention closed out and the Democratic National Convention right around the corner, here's a few election-related headlines to get you started this morning. ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley will be a speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., next month. The Democratic National Convention Committee announced additional speakers on Monday. O’Malley has a high profile in the party, frequently appearing ...

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