WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47747) on Oct. 6, 2023, entitled "Admission of States to the Union - A Historical Reference Guide:" (Continued from Part 3 of 7) * * * Maryland * * * Maryland: Seventh State Maryland ratified Constitution April 28, 1788 * * * * June 20, 1632: King Charles I grants the charter for the colony of Maryland to Cecil Calvert./293 * July 4, 1776: Maryland joins 12 other colonies in declaring ind  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2023: * * * Congressman David Trone (D-MD) released a statement following President Biden's press conference earlier this afternoon on the ongoing terror attacks in Israel: "Amid unprovoked terrorist attacks, Israel's hand has been forced once again to defend its homeland and its people. "The horrific attacks, including hostage taking and civilian murders, by the 70% Iran-funded Hamas and 100% Iran-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Hamas's vicious, unprovoked attack on Israel. "In a surprise and unprovoked attack this morning, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists invaded Israel by air, land, and sea. These terrorists have fired more than 2,000 rockets across the south and stormed the homes of civilians. They continue to murder dozens of inno  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2023: * * * Today's horrific attack by Hamas against Israel is an act of terrorism against civilians, military personnel, and an ally of the United States. I condemn in no uncertain terms the violence visited upon the people of Israel from Gaza in the form of rocket attacks, infiltrations and hostage taking. There is no justification for terrorism. The United States will assist its ally in its time of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2023: * * * Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), a member of the Defense Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the brutal attack in Israel by Hamas militants: "I am appalled by the cowardly and brutal attack on Israel at the hands of Hamas militants, which left more than 100 men, women and children dead, hundreds wounded and others held hostage. Israel i  more