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September 03, 2008 Homeless Affairs
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
Source: Baltimore City Paper
September 01, 2008 Broad effort needed to protect lakes
US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, noted, âAs I have repeatedly said, the Coast Guard ...
August 31, 2008 'Dr. Mike' takes on Cummings
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,
Source: Washington Times
August 30, 2008 'Dr. Mike' takes on Cummings
"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."
August 29, 2008 Ulman hosts convention breakfast
Rep. Elijah Cummings praised Ulmanâs leadership in making Howard one of two counties nationwide to develop a comprehensive health care plan. ...
August 29, 2008 For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns
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
Source: The Washington Post
August 29, 2008 For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns
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
Source: The Washington Post
August 28, 2008 Analysis: A racial milestone, but don't mention it
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 ...
August 28, 2008 Maryland Comes Up Six Stalwart Delegates Short of Unanimity
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" ...
August 28, 2008 Black Caucus Sees Chance To Advance With Obama
When Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland was CBC chairman, he held a fundraiser in Baltimore for then-Senate candidate Obama. And when Rep. ...
August 28, 2008 In Dramatic Floor Vote, Democrats Make Barack Obama the First ...
"This gives me tremendous pride as an African-American man and the son of two southern sharecroppers who struggled," US Rep. Elijah Cummings told ...
August 28, 2008 For the Descendants of King's Dream, a New Day Dawns
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, ...
August 27, 2008 Tear down barriers of intolerance, Clyburn urges
Robert Wexler of Florida and Elijah Cummings of Maryland did in brief speeches shortly before. Sticking closely to his prepared speech, the 6th District ...
August 27, 2008 Cummings assails Bush policies in convention speech
By David Nitkin | Sun reporter Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore blasted the Bush administration's strategies in Afghanistan and Russia this evening, ...
August 26, 2008 Not All Clinton Backers Feeling the Love From Obama
"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
Source: The Washington Post
August 26, 2008 MD. DEMS IN DENVER: Mikulski, Cardin get flower-powered
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? ...
August 25, 2008 No spotlight on Maryland tonight
Barbara Mikulski (D-Baltimore) are all scheduled to speak on Tuesday. US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Baltimore) will address the convention on Wednesday night.
August 25, 2008 Not All Clinton Backers Feeling the Love From Obama
"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 ...
August 25, 2008 Hoyer praises Biden for experience and as neighbor
Several Maryland lawmakers are scheduled to speak at the convention, including Rep. Elijah Cummings, who endorsed Obama early in the campaign and chaired ...
August 25, 2008 To be able to have a black president . . .
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 ...
August 25, 2008 O'Malley, Cummings Talk Democratic Unity Over Breakfast
Martin O'Malley welcomed Maryland delegates to Denver over breakfast Monday, but stepped aside as Rep. Elijah Cummings, an early Obama supporter, ...
August 22, 2008 Republican National Convention
Martin O'Malley and US Rep. Elijah Cummings will speak. According to the state party's communications director, David Paulson, the timing of the event is no ...
August 20, 2008 Reaction to the death of US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio
_ US Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. "We served together in the Congress . ...
August 19, 2008 Cannabis for ADD? Let the State decide - Video
"We know all too well the dangerous health risks that accompany (smoking)," said Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., ranking member on the subcommittee, ...
August 17, 2008 For convention, Obama's image is all-American
"Opening up, it says, 'We will be your first family, and this is what we represent,' " said Representative Elijah Cummings, Democrat of Maryland and the ...
August 14, 2008 Letter: County's elected Democrats need more public visibility
Quite frankly, I see more of Rep. Elijah Cummings in Howard County than I do locally elected Democrats and I am sure he is a thousand times busier. ...
August 13, 2008 Key House Leader Watches EU
... but I am curious to see if that is really possible," Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said at a seminar on the future of the Federal Maritime Commission ...
August 13, 2008 Cummings focuses on regulating maritime shipping
That's what Rep. Elijah Cummings said he tells his 7th District constituents so they can see the importance of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...
August 08, 2008 Cardin to stump for Obama in Fla.
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, an early Obama supporter, traveled to several states during the primaries. He is co-hosting a fundraiser for Obama on Saturday at ...
August 07, 2008 Cummings urges grads to continue their success
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - When Crystal Easter’s younger sister, Andrea Easter, got asthma attacks last year, her mother didn’t know how to help her. “She was wheezing, and [my mother] almost had a heart attack,” Crystal said. “She had the paperwork
Source: Examiner.com
