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Martin O'Malley is the 61st governor of Maryland and previously served as mayor of Baltimore City from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the Nov. 7, 2006, election by a 6.5 percent margin. He was the only candidate to defeat a sitting governor in 2006. O'Malley's involvement in politics began at age 20, when he became a volunteer for Gary Hart's presidential campaign. While in law school, O'Malley further honed his skills as state field director for Barbara A. Mikulski's successful U.S. Senate race and later served as a legislative fellow in her office. O'Malley was elected to a seat on the City Council in 1991 and served until 1999, represent...
Martin O'Malley is the 61st governor of Maryland and previously served as mayor of Baltimore City from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the Nov. 7, 2006, election by a 6.5 percent margin. He was the only candidate to defeat a sitting governor in 2006. O'Malley's involvement in politics began at age 20, when he became a volunteer for Gary Hart's presidential campaign. While in law school, O'Malley further honed his skills as state field director for Barbara A. Mikulski's successful U.S. Senate race and later served as a legislative fellow in her office. O'Malley was elected to a seat on the City Council in 1991 and served until 1999, representing Baltimore's 3rd District. As mayor, O'Malley's statistics-based accountability tool CitiStat won Harvard University's prestigious Innovations in American Government award in 2004. O'Malley is a 1985 graduate of The Catholic University. He earned his J.D. in 1988 from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore and passed the bar the same year. O'Malley is married to state District Judge Catherine 'Katie' Curran O'Malley, the daughter of J. Joseph Curran Jr., who served as Maryland attorney general from 1987 to 2007. Martin and Katie O'Malley live in the governor's mansion in Annapolis with their children, Grace, Tara, William and Jack. Aside from politics, O'Malley showcases his musical talents and heritage with his on-again, off-again Irish rock band O'Malley's March.
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Md. medical team heading to Louisiana for storm help
The Associated PressA medical strike team will leave Maryland for Louisiana to help Gulf Coast states deal with Hurricane Gustav, the governor's office said. Five advanced life support ambulances and six support vehicles staffed by 26 people will leave early Saturday. Gov....Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Hurricane Gustav
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Shortcuts denied to beach-goers amid bridge woes
Sun reporterIt's an old trick for crafty Maryland motorists -- dodge backups en route to the Bay Bridge by cutting through the nearby community of Cape St. Claire. One minute you're stuck on U.S. 50, the next you're sailing along suburban streets and, bada boom, you'...Tags: Public Holidays, Commuting, Public Transportation, Beach Vacations, Transportation
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Maryland steps up commuter bus runs
Maryland transportation officials will beef up commuter bus service from Kent Island to Annapolis and Washington next week to help relieve congestion on the Bay Bridge as it undergoes an estimated 10 weeks of emergency repairs to its corroded barrier...Tags: Public Transportation, Beach Vacations, Transportation Accidents, Metal and Mineral, Heavy Engineering
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Michael Cryor steps out from behind the scenes
A rare undercurrent of emotion crept into the voice of Baltimore's Michael Cryor - the only black state party chairman in the nation - as he spoke to Maryland convention delegates the morning after the nomination of the nation's first major-party African-...Tags: Government, Elections, Executive Branch, Joe Biden, Democratic Party
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If you talk the 9/11 talk, you better know the 9/11 facts
With Rudy Giuliani at his side the other day in Denver, former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele declared that Barack Obama lacked the homeland security cred to be president. While he was at it, Steele showed off his own loose grasp of the subject. "We need a...Tags: National Government, Government, Joe Biden, Executive Branch, American Airlines, Inc.
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Economic pinch hits Maryland tax coffers
A sluggish economy and housing market continued to undercut nearly every source of tax revenue for the state over the past year, with collections falling $73.5 million short of expectations, setting the stage for tighter budgets in the coming years....Tags: Sales, Government, Casino and Gambling, Heads of State, Tourism and Leisure
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Slots attack on 2 fronts
Gambling opponents attacked the wording yesterday of a coming referendum to legalize slot machines on two fronts, with two groups asking the courts to intervene and one demanding that the Maryland State Board of Elections change the ballot language.
Stop...Tags: Gaming and Lotteries, Elections, Political Candidates, Local Elections, Court Administration
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Economic pinch hits tax revenue
Sun reporterA sluggish economy and housing market continued to undercut nearly every source of tax revenue for the state over the last year, with collections falling $73.5 million short of expectations, setting the stage for tighter budgets in the coming years....Tags: Sales, Government, Budgets and Budgeting, Peter Franchot, Executive Branch
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In Denver, Md. delegates relish historic moment
Sun reporterMaryland delegates streamed into Invesco Field this evening awaiting the acceptance speech from Democratic nominee Barack Obama and awed by what they said felt like a once-in-a-lifetime political spectacle. As the football stadium filled with tens of...Tags: Government, Maggie L McIntosh, Hillary Clinton, Executive Branch, Society
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Aquaculture boosts the state's economy
I appreciate The Baltimore Sun's support for aquaculture and recognition of the important role that the shellfish industry plays in improving water quality in our treasured Chesapeake Bay ("Moneymaking on the half-shell," editorial, Aug. 24). Maryland'...Tags: Government, Water Pollution, Agricultural Research and Technology, Aquaculture, Executive Branch
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State climate panel urges action
The state Commission on Climate Change is urging comprehensive action to reduce air pollution, get ready for a warming climate and prepare for rising water along Maryland's vulnerable coastline. In a report released today, the panel urged Gov. Martin O'...Tags: Ecosystems, Global Warming, Tourism and Leisure, Energy Saving, Global Change
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Sky's limit to sponsor Md. events
david.nitkin@baltsun.comAn actor from The Wire stood next to Maryland's comptroller for two hours, shaking hands with party guests. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. put his arm around Maryland's attorney general at a Cajun restaurant filled with Marylanders and said his father would be...Tags: Government, Elections, Government Health Care, Legal Services, Executive Branch
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