Maryland officials celebrate landing FBI headquarters, blast director’s criticisms
Maryland state and federal officials blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray’s criticism of the site-selection process.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, 79, hospitalized with pneumonia
A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Hundreds say goodbye to former Md. high-court judge Chasanow
Maryland’s political and legal community came to a Greenbelt synagogue Wednesday to memorialize former state high-court judge and mediator Howard S. Chasanow,
Lobbyist Bereano’s friendship with Hogan bolsters bottom line
It’s been a very good year, so far, for Bruce Bereano. Bereano, the power lobbying fixture in Annapolis, has long been among the top annual earners — though his position has slipped in recent years. But this year is proving to be different as Bereano has already reported nearly $500,000 more in earnings in the first […]
Top Md. Democrat: Manufacturing agenda would unite both parties
The anger many working-class voters feel about their economic prospects and the role that rage has played in national politics isn’t lost on Rep. Steny Hoyer. Hoyer, in a speech on Monday during the ceremonial opening of The Foundery, a maker space in Baltimore’s Port Covington, portrayed the House Democrats’ “Make it in America” plan […]
Former CIA manager Sam Faddis to announce congressional bid
DAVIDSONVILLE — Former CIA manager Sam Faddis is scheduled to announce his campaign for Congress. Faddis is set to launch his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District on Monday in Davidsonville. It’s a seat Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer has held since 1981. Faddis is a 20-year veteran of the Central Intelligence […]
Hoyer’s 40,000 Facebook likes: Cause for celebration?
U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer, D-MD, tweeted ‘thanks’ to his followers Wednesday for his newest achievement: surpassing 40,000 Facebook likes. Before we break out the champagne, let’s take a look at the other federal lawmakers that represent Maryland to see how Hoyer’s social media presence stacks up. The following graph represents the number of followers or […]
Hoyer wants answers on Nice Bridge
The powerful Maryland congressman wants state transportation officials to explain how plans to replace the Harry W. Nice bridge will be affected by recently approved toll reductions.
Transgender ex-SEAL to challenge Hoyer
Kristin Beck, a transgender former Navy SEAL, is challenging Maryland's longest-serving U.S. representative in the 2016 primary.
State’s congressional incumbents cruise to victories
Maryland's eight members of Congress have all been nominated to serve new terms.
Hoyer: Republicans lack votes in Congress to block EPA rule
Democrats in Congress will be able to keep Republicans from overturning the Obama administration’s rules to lower greenhouse-gas emissions, said second-ranking House Democrat Steny Hoyer.
Wind farm bill in lonely limbo
A bill imposing a moratorium on electricity-generating windmills near the U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River base remains the only piece of legislation not signed or vetoed by Gov. Martin J. O'Malley.