Al Franken's win in Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats filibuster-proof majority
...Franken's victory over Republican Norm Coleman gives Democrats 60 Senate seats, the critical number needed to overcome Republican filibusters. When Franken is seated, which could come as early as next week, his party will have a majority not reached on either side of the aisle in some three decades.
News Item  ·  Baltimore Sun  ·  Jul 1, 2009  

Luminary returns to Md. to lead state DNC
Turnbull expected to keep war chests full, blocs united... She's spent more than a decade in the national arena, having risen to the vice chairwoman post at the Democratic National Committee, advising campaigns across the country and frequently appearing on talk radio and cable TV programs as a party spokeswoman.
News Item  ·  Baltimore Sun  ·  Jun 21, 2009  

Obama grants benefits to partners of gay federal workers
President Obama is expected to sign a memorandum sometime today which will grant healthcare and other benefits to the partners of gay and lesbian federal workers ...Maryland’s Democratic Party held it’s annual gala last night in Greenbelt, just outside Washington.
News Item  ·  B  ·  Jun 17, 2009  

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