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Md. Lawmakers Consider Decriminalizing Marijuana
Just days after voting to abolish the death penalty, Maryland lawmakers took up another hot-button issue: decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. Read »
Maryland Lawmakers Vote to Repeal Death Penalty
The Maryland General Assembly approved a measure to ban capital punishment. Read »
Md. Lawmakers Consider Statewide Bag Fee
Maryland lawmakers are considering a disposable bag fee for the entire state. Read »
UMD Holding 2nd Henrietta Lacks Symposium
Thursday's symposium features writer Harriet Washington, author of "Medical Apartheid." Read »
Md. Governor Releases Transportation Funding Bill
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Monday night released a proposal that includes an increase in overall gasoline taxes and other measures to raise hundreds of millions of dollars annually in new money for... Read »
Maryland Senate Passes Gun Control Bill
A gun control measure backed by the governor made it through the Maryland Senate. Read »
Death Penalty Debate Is Personal for Rushern Baker
In Annapolis Thursday, lawmakers listened to passionate testimony on both sides of the death penalty issue. Read »
O’Malley Chooses Former Delegate to Replace Alston
Gov. Martin O’Malley chose former Maryland 24th District Delegate Darren Swain to return to that seat, replacing Tiffany Alston. Read »
Death Penalty Repeal Debated in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering eliminating the death penalty. Read »
Maryland Lawmakers Consider Gas Tax Hike
Maryland drivers could soon see the first gas tax hike in decades. Read »
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Will Republicans Embrace New Immigration Bill?
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Crowd Enthusiastic at GMU Romney Rally
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Mitt Romney One-on-One in Springfield
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Why Should Allen Get Second Chance?
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Virginia Senate Debate: Fewer Tax Deductions
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Virginia Senate Debate: Romney's 47 Percent Comment
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Va. Senate Debate Opening Statements
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It's Business as Usual for Vincent Gray
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DC Residents' Reactions to Mayor's Scandal
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NBC News Political Reporter
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Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
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First Read-DMV Contributor
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Chuck Thies
First Read DMV Contributor
Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
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NBC News Political Director
Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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