Maryland Politics: December 5, 2010 - December 11, 2010

Report: Ehrlich says robocalls not in his 'purview'

Former Maryland governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) said an anonymous election-night robocall for which a campaign consultant of his has taken responsibility was "done outside of my purview," according to a report in The Capital of Annapolis.

By John Wagner  | December 9, 2010; 10:49 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (9)
 
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O'Malley says tax deal not perfect, but backs Obama

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) voiced support Wednesday night for President Obama, who has been under fire from some in his party for his deal with Republicans that extends Bush-era tax cuts.

By John Wagner  | December 8, 2010; 7:41 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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O'Malley aide gets top job with governors group

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) has tapped one of his most trusted aides in Annapolis to serve as the new executive director of the Democratic Governors Association, the national political organization that O'Malley took over last week.

By John Wagner  | December 8, 2010; 2:33 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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O'Malley makes buyout offer to Md. state employees

With Maryland facing a looming budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) offered a buyout plan Tuesday to state employees willing to resign by the end of next month.

By John Wagner  | December 7, 2010; 2:48 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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Ingrid Turner picked to lead Pr. George's council; no committees for Johnson

Update, 2:28 p.m.: The council did not seat Leslie Johnson on any of its four standing committees during a meeting in Upper Marlboro to select a leadership structure and dole out assignments. Original post: Prince George's County Council voted unanimously...

By Miranda S. Spivack and Ovetta Wiggins  | December 7, 2010; 2:28 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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O'Malley e-mails state employees link to Times story on states' budget crises

In an apparent bid to brace state employees for looming budget cuts, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Monday e-mailed them some recommended reading: a link to a New York Times story about states facing crises because of their debt loads.

By John Wagner  | December 6, 2010; 2:30 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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