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June 24, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma Park, announced his bid on social media, sharing a campaign video. Prior to serving as DNC chair, Perez served as U.S. Labor Secretary under former […]

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July 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Signs Sick and Safe Leave Bill (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett signs the sick and safe leave bill at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Lorna Virgili reports. The new law goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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August 11, 2014 | Sonya Burke

O’Malley, Perez and Leggett Talk Minimum Wage in Bethesda (VIDEO)

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett discuss the need to raise the minimum wage nationally at a recent visit to Boloco in Bethesda. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

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July 28, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Attorney General Holder, Labor Secretary Perez, and CE Leggett Tour Jail (VIDEOS)

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett toured the Montgomery County Correctional Facility on July 28 in Boyds. The visit by the Obama administration officials was to highlight the programs going on inside the jail to help the inmates learn skills and get jobs when they […]

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