sequestration

October 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

U.S. Rep. John Delaney on Increasing Voter Turnout (Video)

He’s already voted. Have you? In this MyMCMedia Extra, incumbent Democratic congressional candidate John Delaney, of Maryland’s 6th District, talks about his ideas to increase voter turnout.  Take a look: Early voting continues through Oct. 30 in Montgomery County. The General Election is set for Nov. 4.

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May 5, 2013 | Staff Writer

photo Casey Aiken

Casey Aiken’s Monologue (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken discusses the sequester and the media coverage of sequestration cuts. Take a look. “21 This Week” airs on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Channel 21. Don’t miss it! Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand.

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March 7, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Is Sequestration Good or Bad? (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken notes that the February 28 deadline to avoid sequestration passed and now the federal government must cut 2.3% from the budget. Republican activist Jerry Cave believes these across the board cuts are a bad solution to a very serious problem. The next show of 21 This Week airs on […]

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February 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

“This was Designed Never to Happen” (Video)

During a meeting with the Montgomery County Council earlier this month, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski told the local leaders that the sequester “was designed never to happen.” Take a look.

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February 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

John Delaney on Sequestration (Video)

During the recent opening of his new Gaithersburg office, 6th District Congressman John Delaney was asked about the pending sequester. Take a look.

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February 20, 2013 | Staff Writer

“What Planet Are We Living On?” (Video)

At a press conference in Rockville to plead with Congress to avoid the sequester, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman questioned the sanity behind cutbacks at Fort Meade because of recent cyber attacks.

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February 18, 2013 | Staff Writer

Officials Urge Congress to Avoid Sequester (Photos & Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Prince Georges County Executive Rushern Baker and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman are urging Congress to find a way to avoid the sequester. The three county executives held a news conference on Feb. 19 at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. They were joined by several representatives from area chambers […]

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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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January 31, 2013 | Staff Writer

John Sarbanes photo

“There’s No Priority Higher Than Infrastructure” (Video)

Congressman John Sarbanes met with the Montgomery County Council informally over lunch on Jan. 29. In this video clip, Councilmember George Leventhal poses a question about WMATA and defense spending. Take a look.

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December 5, 2012 | Staff Writer

Berliner Optimistic About Avoiding Fiscal Cliff (Video)

At the start of his December 3 press conference, County Council President Roger Berliner provided his understanding of where the fiscal cliff negotiations stand and expressed guarded optimism a deal would be reached to avoid sequestration. Take a look.

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