Syria

April 7, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Delaney Releases Statement on Syria Air Strikes

Congressman John Delaney (MD-6) reacted to the United States launch of a military strike on Syria in response to the country’s chemical weapon attack that killed dozens of civilians earlier this week. “United States airstrikes appear to target airfields where the recent chemical weapons attack originated. This response to the immoral attack by Assad on […]

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November 25, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery County Executive and County Council Voice Support for Syrian Refugees (PHOTO)

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and the County Council recently sent a letter to Robert Carey, the director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to affirm the County’s policy to support and welcome refugees into the community from Syria and around the world. Leggett and the […]

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November 21, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Faith Leaders React to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Syrian Refugee Statement (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Maureen Chowdhury reports.

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November 17, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

Rev. Mansfield Kaseman on Gov. Larry Hogan’s Syrian Refugee Statement (VIDEO)

Rev. Mansfield Kaseman, interfaith community liaison for the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships, and the Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council hosted a faith forum at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville on Nov. 17th. Immigrants and refugees were among the topics discussed. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Kaseman reacts to Gov. Larry Hogan’s statement on […]

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November 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Maryland Governor Hogan Issues Statement on Settlement of Refugees from Syria

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statement asking federal authorities to cease any additional settlements of refugees from Syria to Maryland because of public safety concerns. You can read the governor’s statement, below: “As governor of Maryland, the safety and security of Marylanders remains my first priority. Following the terrorist attacks on Paris just […]

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September 19, 2013 | Staff Writer

Discussion on Syria (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel discuss recent developments with Syria. Guests Jean Roesser, Jim Shalleck and Eric Hensal comment. Take a look. Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand. Guests: Susan Heltemes, Democratic Activist Eric Hensal, Democratic Activist Jean Roesser, Former Maryland State Senator Jim Shalleck, […]

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September 12, 2013 | Staff Writer

Military Action in Syria? (Video)

“21 This Week” host Casey Aiken and the panel discuss President Obama’s request to initiate military action against the Assad regime in Syria. Guests Rich Parsons and Steve Kreseski comment. Take a look. Learn more about 21 This Week and watch previous episodes, on demand. Guests: Susan Heltemes, Democratic Activist Steve Kreseski, Political Consultant Rich […]

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September 3, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Delaney: “I Do Have Some Questions” (Video)

Congressman John Delaney spent several hours on Sunday in high level meetings about Syria as Congress prepares for the debate this week in Washington. In this MyMCMedia extra, Delaney shares some of this thoughts and questions about the issue:

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September 3, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Sen. Cardin on Syria (Video)

In this MyMCMEdia extra, Senator Ben Cardin discusses the timeframe for a response to Syria.

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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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