Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Donna F. Edwards [D, MD-4]

Colbert's 'Better Know a District' Returns

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...in February, she understood that he is a character and you have to go on the show getting the joke.” The staff of Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., similarly encouraged her to do “The Colbert Report.” Her appearance had the Hill buzzing for a week about

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Democrats, Republicans make recruiting women a priority for '14

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...Republican Congressional Committee. “It really does bring a very complete picture to discussions on the issues.” Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), the recruitment chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, says that she is emphasizing to a

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A VERY D.C. 'SCANDAL': The editing of talking points -- BUT WERE WE MISLED? -- IRS OFFICIAL COINS CATCHPHRASE: 'I'm not good at math' - FEDERAL RESERVE checks if Bloomberg reporters snooped

2013-05-11T01:00:00Z

...there be any Capitol Hill press secretaries left who don’t know that Stephen Colbert is NOT on the level? But there are. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) gets the full treatment. (hat tip: Levi) http://bit.ly/12omSJh “SPINNING BENGHAZI,” by Alex Koppelm

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Marcia G. Yerman: Mother's Day: Political Moms Mobilize For Climate Change

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...change, and I believe that working together it's not too late to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come." Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD): "I joined the Safe Climate Caucus because climate change is a threat and we must engage Republicans on the

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Politicians land softly at high-powered law firms

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...take a lot to make a really big difference in peoples’ lives.” To that end, Ivey launched an abortive campaign to take on Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, in November 2011. He dropped out of the race after just two months, citing fundraising d

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House OKs GOP ‘Comp’ Time Bill in Time for Mother’s Day

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...for employees and work them more than 40 hours a week and then tell them you can take comp time that’s available to you,” Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., said during a conference call Monday. “Only the fact is that that comp time, that compensatory tim

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Stephen Colbert gets to know Maryland’s 4th district (VIDEO)

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

Comments Tweet More In the latest installment of “Better Know a District,” Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) sits down with Stephen Colbert to discuss gay marriage, President Obama, and changing cat litter boxes.

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House GOP Passes Bill Loosening Overtime Laws

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...as you want to earn." Democrats dubbed it the " More Work, Less Pay Act ." "This really is an insidious bill," said Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), who said the comp-time option works for public-sector workers because they tend to be unionized and have prot

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House passes GOP measure to offer PTO alternative to overtime pay

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...bill is simply a repackaged GOP proposal from 1997. "They've dressed up an old idea in order to be family friendly," Rep Donna Edwards, D-Md., told CBS News. "Let's look at the history," Edwards added. "I mean, the GOP has gone after Medicare. The GOP h

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Bill highlights partisan divide in Congress on comp time

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...comp time could be taken only when it would not Âunduly disruptÂ workplace operations, a determination made by employers. Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., said hourly workers are unlikely to have enough resources to consult a lawyer to pursue allegations an

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DeLauro Denounces Workplace Flexibility Act

2013-05-06T01:00:00Z

...Act of 2013 is expected to come up for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. DeLauro joined U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards of Maryland and leaders of various womens’ and worker’s rights groups on a conference call Monday afternoon. “This

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Michele Nash-Hoff: Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Would Hurt American Manufacturers

2013-05-02T01:00:00Z

...and UN arbitral tribunals with respect to changes to procurement contracts with the U.S. federal government." A letter from Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and 68 other Congressional Reps to President Obama on May 3, 2012 states in part, "We are concerned ab

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House NASA Budget Hearing Live-blog

2013-04-24T01:00:00Z

...who have stated open support (Nelson and Mikulski). The House's skepticism seems to stretch across party lines, with Donna Edwards (D-MD) voicing quite a bit of concern, though without an outright rejection. Lamar Smith (R-TX) keeps mentioning the Moon

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This Earth Day Stop The Appalachian Health Crisis Caused by Mountain Top Removal

2013-04-22T01:00:00Z

...John Conyers (D-MI), Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), R

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IMMIGRATION TICK-TOCK: HOW THE DEAL CAME TOGETHER, Letter w/ ricin sent to Wicker, Senate votes on gun amendments today, Bachmann book tour faces scrutiny, Ex-wife: Sanford trespassed, Kerry back on H

2013-04-17T01:00:00Z

...about American politics, please don't make the Boston Marathon bombing a talking point. The vast majority of Democrats and Republicans are so far heeding President Obama's call for a period of bipartisanship. ‘We are Americans united in concern for ou

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How Will President Obama's Budget Impact Medicare, Social Security?

2013-04-11T01:00:00Z

...afternoon, sounding off against the president's decision to curb some entitlement program spending in his budget proposal. REP. DONNA EDWARDS , D-Md.: We have stood with you. It's time for you to stand with the seniors of this country. It's time for you

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John Leguizamo, Anna Chlumsky performing at Will on the Hill

2013-04-08T01:00:00Z

...lines). Actor John Leguizamo and "Veep" actress Anna Chlumsky will join a cast that includes Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif., Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y. and media personalities Chris Matthews, Rick K

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MLK Jr. lives again on Arena Stage

2013-04-07T01:00:00Z

...Jr., notables in Washington gathered at Arena Stage for opening night of a play depicting the hours before his death. Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg all turned up to greet playwri

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Sightings: Colbert rides a bike, throws a football on Capitol Hill

2013-04-07T01:00:00Z

...star was spotted Friday riding a bike in Longworth with Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., and tossing a football in Cannon with Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md. Colbert was filming "Better Know A District" segments for his show. The comedian remains a popular inter

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JOBS FIGURES 'set alarm bells ringing' -- DAVID KUO, White House faith-based director under Bush, dies at 44 - Scott Reed, Glenn Thrush, Steve Antosh bday

2013-04-06T01:00:00Z

...‘the end’ of something, says Outlook editor Carlos Lozada. Shouldn’t that end, too ?”: “[J]ust pick up ‘The End of Sex,’ by Donna Freitas, published last week, or Moises Naim’s ‘The End of Power,’ which came out last month. Try David

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