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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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O'Malley appoints chairman of slot machine panel
The Associated PressGov. Martin O'Malley has appointed the president of the Greater Baltimore Committee to head a state commission on slot machine licensing. Donald Fry is the first appointment to the seven-member commission. Fry has been the head of the Greater...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, National Government, Casino and Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, Government
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Port nears 10-year accord with Finnish paper maker
The port of Baltimore is entering into a 10-year agreement with a Finnish paper manufacturer. Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to sign the agreement today guaranteeing continued shipment of UPM-Kymmene cargo through the port. Associated PressTags: UPM-Kymmene Corporation
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State plans to preserve 9,200 acres
In a move hailed by conservation leaders, Gov. Martin O'Malley announced plans yesterday to buy five large tracts of forest, farmland and waterfront for more than $71 million to preserve them from development and enhance public access to the Chesapeake...Tags: Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Natural Resources, Conservation, Executive Branch, Defense
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O'Malley proposes furloughs for state workers
Baltimore Sun reportersGov. Martin O'Malley is proposing temporary furloughs for more than 67,000 state employees and a shutdown of state government operations for two days during the coming holidays, according to internal documents provided yesterday to The Baltimore Sun. The...Tags: Unemployment, National Government, Health and Safety at School, Labor Legislation, AFSCME
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World stem-cell session to be held in Baltimore
Baltimore will act as host to the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit, solidifying its position as one of the nation's foremost crucibles for bioscience research, officials said yesterday. The summit, to be held over three days in September, is expected to bring...Tags: Values, Medical Specialization, National Government, Summits, Research
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DBED isn't gambling with state's resources
I read with interest the editorial "Gambling blindly" (Dec. 2), which aptly summarized a host of past problems at the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development that were recently brought to light by a legislative audit. Sadly, our agency's...Tags: Economic Policy, Gaming and Lotteries, Tourism and Leisure, Casino and Gambling Industry, Casino and Gambling
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Computer upgrade eases O'Malley-Franchot friction
Bi-monthly Board of Public Works meetings have been sparring grounds for Gov. Martin O'Malley and Comptroller Peter Franchot, but yesterday the sharp-tongued tax collector issued rare kind words for his political rival from Baltimore. "I ... want to...Tags: Peter Franchot, Executive Branch, Nancy K Kopp, Regional Authority, Local Authority
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O'Malley drafts furlough plan
Gov. Martin O'Malley is proposing temporary furloughs for more than 67,000 state employees and a shutdown of state government operations for two days during the upcoming holidays, according to internal documents provided Wednesday to The Baltimore Sun....Tags: Executive Branch, Unemployment, Civil and Public Service, Government Debt, Employees
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Port to ink deal with Finnish paper maker
The Associated PressThe port of Baltimore is entering into a 10-year agreement with a Finnish paper manufacturer. Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to sign the agreement Thursday guaranteeing continued shipment of UPM-Kymmene cargo through the port over the coming decade....Tags: UPM-Kymmene Corporation
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O'Malley elected vice chair of Democratic Governors Association
The Associated PressGov. Martin O'Malley has been elected vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2009. Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana will serve as 2009 chair, succeeding Gov. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. O'Malley said he is honored to have been elected,...Tags: Executive Branch, Local Elections, Regional Authority, Government
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French firm seeks nuclear business of Constellation
French utility Electricite de France, rebuffed in its efforts to acquire Constellation Energy Group, is expected today to offer to buy 50 percent of Constellation's nuclear power business for nearly the same price that MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co....Tags: MidAmerican Energy Company, Shareholders, Constellation Energy Group, Nuclear Power, Litigation and Regulation
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Obama, governors confer on economy
The nation's governors met with President-elect Barack Obama yesterday to help craft an economic stimulus plan that would include money for ready-to-go transportation projects and programs for the poor stretched thin by increased demand. Several dozen...Tags: Transportation, National Government, Joe Biden, Regional Authority, Budgets and Budgeting
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