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May 25, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler Declares Run for Governor

Doug Gansler, former Maryland Attorney General and former State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. He served as Attorney General from 2007-2015 and was Montgomery County’s State’s Attorney from 1999-2007. In a campaign launch video, Gansler described himself as a “progressive Democrat” and said Maryland is facing tremendous challenges. […]

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November 13, 2018 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Challenges Appointment of Trump’s Acting Attorney General

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a motion against the Trump administration, claiming the appointment of acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker, is illegal. The motion argues the power associated with the attorney general position should belong to Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, who was next in the line of succession to serve as acting […]

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July 18, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Maryland Joins Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over 2017 Tax Law

Maryland’s Attorney General, Brian Frosh, has joined a lawsuit against the federal government for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The measure, passed by Congress last December, reduces State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction for individuals, married taxpayers, and businesses. Frosh joined the Attorneys General of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, who argues […]

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April 24, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Hundreds Gather in Bethesda for the Launch of Communities United Against Hate (VIDEO)

On the same day that some residents remembered the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust, a new group standing up against bigotry launched. The Communities United Against Hate (CUAH) of Montgomery County held its first rally at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on Sunday evening. “We’re bringing people together,” said Paul Tiao,  president of CUAH […]

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April 21, 2017 | Staff Writer

New Group Opposing Hate to Hold Its First Rally on April 23

Inspired by the recent hate-inspired threats made in the community, a coalition of organizations and leaders are coming together to launch Communities United Against Hate (CUAH) on April 23 at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. The goal of this organization is to combat bigotry, support victims of hate and promote inclusiveness in Montgomery County, according to […]

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July 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Attorney General Brian Frosh: “My Identity Has Been Stolen” (VIDEO)

Identity theft can happen to anyone. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh says his identity was stolen this year. Frosh was a featured speaker at a recent forum on identity theft, hosted by Congressman John Delaney, in Germantown.

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February 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Photo Douglas Gansler and Lorna Virgili

Foreclosure Help (Video)

Montgomery Al Dia host Lorna Virgili and Douglas Gansler, Maryland Attorney General, recently discussed legal assistance to Maryland homeowners who are in foreclosure proceedings. Visit Maryland Attorney General’s website to find organizations offering legal assistance. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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