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Maryland lawmakers, typically allies of D.C., this time are competing with the District for the chance to host a new football stadium for the Washington Commanders.

Rep. Glenn Ivey highlights the pressing danger of cyberattacks on US communication infrastructure, emphasizing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures.

Federal lawmakers are calling on Congress to bestow its highest honor on Frederick Douglass, among several Marylanders posthumously attracting national recognition this year for their abolitionist work.

129 years after his death, a Maryland congressman is seeking to honor Douglass with the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the legislative body’s highest national expression for distinguished achievement.

Rep. Hoyer Hosts Black History Month Breakfast; Rep. Ivey Honors Life of Frederick Douglass.

“There’s been high honors for Confederate generals and slave owners…but not so many honors awarded to many like Frederick Douglass,” said U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md.

A Maryland congressman is spearheading an effort to bestow national recognition upon an Eastern Shore abolitionist, potentially elevating Frederick Douglass to new heights of prominence nearly 129 years after his passing.

Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey introduces a bipartisan resolution to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Frederick Douglass, acknowledging his monumental impact on American society and rectifying historical mischaracterizations.