On March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship owned by Danish shipping giant Maersk. The excursion from Baltimore to Sri Lanka came to an immediate halt when the ship reportedly lost power and struck the iconic bridge. Authorities have reported that six people are presumed…… Read more
TAYLOR SWIFT. The world’s biggest artist. THE ERAS TOUR. The tour that broke all the records. AND YOU. COULD. BE THERE. Are you ready for it? We have a Blank Space on some tickets to see Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour when she returns to the U.S. this Fall, and we’ll write your name when you win!… Read more
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature. The bill, sponsored by Republican Del. Jay Leftwich of Chesapeake, was left in a House of Delegates committee after…… Read more
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addresses supporters at the Maryland statehouse, Jan. 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. The former Maryland Governor announced Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, he will run for U.S. Senate, giving Republicans a prominent candidate who is well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn’t had a Republican…… Read more
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | January 3, 2024 Maryland has continued to tote strong economic indicators but underlying problems have crept up to the surface, causing some concerns. Comptroller Brooke Lierman released the first ever State of the Economy Report on Wednesday, detailing the contradicting economic measures. The report collected data from different businesses,…… Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the GOP presidential primaries just about to start, many Republicans aren’t certain that votes will be counted correctly in their contest, as pessimism spreads about the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About one-third of Republicans…… Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93. The court says she died in Phoenix on Friday, of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness. In 2018, she announced…… Read more
New Jersey Democrats kept control of their legislative majorities on Tuesday, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests. The results buoyed the party’s prospects after a bleak showing in the last election.… Read more
Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia’s capital city.… Read more
On March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship owned by Danish shipping giant Maersk. The excursion from Baltimore to Sri Lanka came to an immediate halt when the ship reportedly lost power and struck the iconic bridge. Authorities have reported that six people are presumed dead following the crash and a massive cleanup project is now underway.
What the Biden Administration is saying: Shortly following the crash, President Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg delivered remarks laying out their plans for a government-financed rebuild of the Key Bridge. “It’s my intention that federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge, and I expect to — the Congress to support my effort,” said President Biden on March 26.
Rep. Andy Harris joined O’Connor & Company on WMAL-FM to discuss the Biden Administration’s failed response in the wake of this tragic event.
Historical precedent: Congressman Harris referenced the I-35W bridge collapse over the Mississippi river in Minneapolis, Minnesota several years ago, which similarly collapsed, killing thirteen people and injuring 145. The Republican governor at the time, Tim Pawlenty, and the Democratic-led US Congressional delegation worked in a bipartisan way, and within hours, the federal government pledged millions to clean up the bridge’s debris. Within days, Congress unanimously passed a bill to rebuild the I-35 bridge – which then-President George W Bush signed into law.
TAKE ACTION! Contact your Member of Congress today and tell them to expedite the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge by reducing the environmental and regulatory burdens that can stand in the way of rapid reconstruction efforts.
TAYLOR SWIFT. The world’s biggest artist. THE ERAS TOUR. The tour that broke all the records. AND YOU. COULD. BE THERE. Are you ready for it? We have a Blank Space on some tickets to see Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour when she returns to the U.S. this Fall, and we’ll write your name when you win!… Continue Reading
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature. The bill, sponsored by Republican Del. Jay Leftwich of Chesapeake, was left in a House of Delegates committee after…… Continue Reading
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addresses supporters at the Maryland statehouse, Jan. 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. The former Maryland Governor announced Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, he will run for U.S. Senate, giving Republicans a prominent candidate who is well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn’t had a Republican…… Continue Reading
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | January 3, 2024 Maryland has continued to tote strong economic indicators but underlying problems have crept up to the surface, causing some concerns. Comptroller Brooke Lierman released the first ever State of the Economy Report on Wednesday, detailing the contradicting economic measures. The report collected data from different businesses,…… Continue Reading
Posted on December 27, 2023 by jeisen • 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the GOP presidential primaries just about to start, many Republicans aren’t certain that votes will be counted correctly in their contest, as pessimism spreads about the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About one-third of Republicans…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93. The court says she died in Phoenix on Friday, of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness. In 2018, she announced…… Continue Reading
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New Jersey Democrats kept control of their legislative majorities on Tuesday, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests. The results buoyed the party’s prospects after a bleak showing in the last election.… Continue Reading
Posted on November 8, 2023 by rmccabe • 0 Comments
Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia’s capital city.… Continue Reading