Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7]

Homeless Affairs

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

On a hot, sunny Aug. 7, in a shiny white party tent pitched up on a big lot between Fallsway and Hillen Street, a group of Maryland politicians gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new homeless facility. Jeff Singer, president and chief

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Broad effort needed to protect lakes

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, noted, â€œAs I have repeatedly said, the Coast Guard ...

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'Dr. Mike' takes on Cummings

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

Mike Hargadon knows a lot of people, and he's asking them to help him unseat seven-term incumbent Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a Democrat, in Maryland's 7th District. He likely will need full participation. Mr. Hargadon, a first-time Republican candidate,

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'Dr. Mike' takes on Cummings

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

"We're doing the best we can," he said. "Elijah Cummings was unopposed last time, and a lot of people say he doesn't represent them."

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Ulman hosts convention breakfast

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

Rep. Elijah Cummings praised Ulmanâ€™s leadership in making Howard one of two counties nationwide to develop a comprehensive health care plan. ...

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For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

Forty-five years ago, many of those who jammed the Mall in Washington to hear a young Baptist preacher exhort the nation to be better were just trying to get the foot off their necks, win the right to vote, stay at a highway motel, eat at a decent

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For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

Analysis: A racial milestone, but don't mention it

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

On Wednesday, three of the House's most senior black members â€” Maxine Waters of California, Elijah Cummings of Maryland and Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn of ...

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Maryland Comes Up Six Stalwart Delegates Short of Unanimity

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

By CHRISTOPHER WEAVER DENVER (Aug 28, 2008) - When Rep. Elijah Cummings promised a unified Maryland delegation that would be a "role model for the nation" ...

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Black Caucus Sees Chance To Advance With Obama

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

When Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland was CBC chairman, he held a fundraiser in Baltimore for then-Senate candidate Obama. And when Rep. ...

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In Dramatic Floor Vote, Democrats Make Barack Obama the First ...

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

"This gives me tremendous pride as an African-American man and the son of two southern sharecroppers who struggled," US Rep. Elijah Cummings told ...

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For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Not black boys, whom Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) was thinking about most. Because he is co-chairman of Obama's campaign in Maryland, Cummings said, ...

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Tear down barriers of intolerance, Clyburn urges

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Robert Wexler of Florida and Elijah Cummings of Maryland did in brief speeches shortly before. Sticking closely to his prepared speech, the 6th District ...

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Cummings assails Bush policies in convention speech

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

By David Nitkin | Sun reporter Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore blasted the Bush administration's strategies in Afghanistan and Russia this evening, ...

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Not All Clinton Backers Feeling the Love From Obama

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

"We have one nominee, and we are one party!" O'Malley, who had endorsed Clinton, shouted after embracing Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, an Obama backer. "Whether we supported Hillary or not, we are one party." But off to the side, Mary Boergers, a Clinton

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MD. DEMS IN DENVER: Mikulski, Cardin get flower-powered

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Steny Hoyer and Rep. Elijah Cummings, echoed the Obama campaign theme of change. "It's time to turn the page. I'm ready. Are you ready? Are we rockin? ...

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No spotlight on Maryland tonight

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Barbara Mikulski (D-Baltimore) are all scheduled to speak on Tuesday. US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Baltimore) will address the convention on Wednesday night.

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Not All Clinton Backers Feeling the Love From Obama

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

"I immediately talked to Elijah [Cummings] and the governor and said, 'I'm on board,' " McIntosh said. But Sue Hecht, a legislator and Clinton delegate from ...

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Hoyer praises Biden for experience and as neighbor

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Several Maryland lawmakers are scheduled to speak at the convention, including Rep. Elijah Cummings, who endorsed Obama early in the campaign and chaired ...

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To be able to have a black president . . .

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

said Representative Elijah E. Cummings, Democrat of Maryland, who is a co-chairman of Mr. Obama's campaign in that state. "Mr. Cummings said he points them ...

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