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July 12, 2014 | Staff Writer

President Obama Spends Saturday Golfing in Montgomery County (PHOTOS)

President Barack Obama was spotted golfing on Saturday afternoon at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, a championship course, located in Montgomery County. A Potomac resident captured these photos:

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June 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley comments on future power grid needs

O’Malley Issues Statement on Obama’s Proposal to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Pollution

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a proposed rule to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from existing power plants: “Climate change is transforming the world in profound ways that continue to evolve. We still have time to become great ancestors, and we have […]

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March 31, 2014 | Sonya Burke

White House Champions of Change graphic

Identity Director to Be Honored as Champion of Change

Diego Uriburu, Executive Director of Identity, Inc., will be one of 10 community leaders honored by President Obama as a Champion of Change today. The recognition takes place at the White House on Cesar Chavez Day and can be watched live here at 10 a.m. on March 31. The Champions embody the spirit of Cesar […]

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December 6, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday. In addition, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff immediately. The United States Flag and the Maryland […]

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November 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Flags Ordered to Half-Staff on Nov. 22

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Nov. 22 for a Day of Remembrance for President John F. Kennedy. Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff on Nov. 22 as well.

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October 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett

County Executive’s Statement After President’s Visit

Statement of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett Concerning Federal Government Shutdown “Today, I joined President Obama at M. Luis Construction in Rockville as he talked about the impact that the Federal government shutdown is having on our businesses, our communities and countless individuals all across our nation. As the President said, a small group of […]

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September 3, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Cardin: “I’m Looking Forward to that Debate” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Senator Ben Cardin said he is looking forward to the debate in Congress this week about the U.S. taking military action against Syria. Take a look:

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April 16, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Flags Lowered to Half Staff (Photo)

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in memory of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15 in Boston, Massachusetts. The flags shall remain at half-staff until sunset on April 20. In addition, Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag […]

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February 12, 2013 | Staff Writer

Senator Mikulski Meets with MoCo Council (Photos & Videos)

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski met with the Montgomery County Council on Feb. 11 over an informal lunch to discuss local and federal issues of interest. Mikulski, who was recently named the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, shared some dire news about the possible impact of sequestration next month on Maryland and Montgomery County if […]

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November 1, 2012 | Staff Writer

Franklin School Polling Place

Franklin School Re-elects President Obama

The vote is in at The Franklin Schools in Rockville. The mock election for students ages two through six was held on Nov. 1. President Barack Obama has been re-elected in a landslide with 67% of the vote, according to election results. The children discussed the election and viewed photos of the candidates in preparation […]

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