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Hundreds Rally For Maryland Gun Control Bill

As the measure moves closer to reality, supporters and opponents of Gov. Martin O'Malley's Firearm Safety Act came out to rally in Annapolis on Friday.

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Legal Debate Over Doctor-Assisted Suicide

Montana’s House of Representatives passed a bill that could imprison doctors for assisting in suicide. Legislation is pending in other states to make it legal. A panel joins Diane to discuss the legal and political debate over end-of-life issues.

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Gun Control Bill Heads To Maryland House

Maryland gun control advocates are expected to rally in Annapolis to show their support of Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislation.

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Dealing With Sequestration Fallout

Assessing the economic and political damage from the tax and spending impasse: The price to be paid and who pays it.

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Bradley Manning Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charges In Wikileaks Case

Before entering a so-called "naked plea," Army Pfc. and former intelligence analyst Bradley Manning said he leaked classified information to "spark a domestic debate"

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Violence Against Women Act Reauthorized In House

After months of stalled efforts, House leaders have passed a measure that will protect women against violence and extends protections to the LGBT community.

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Maryland Bill Proposes Post-Labor Day Start To School Year

Some are in favor of Maryland public schools beginning classes after Labor Day, and not all of the advocates are students.

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D.C. License Plates To Read 'District Of Columbia'

The District's license plates will soon be seeing a little change.

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Maryland Senate To Take Up Death Penalty, Gun Reform

Votes on two of Gov. Martin O'Malley's priority measures are expected in the next couple of weeks.

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Voting Rights Act Before The Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Diane and guests discuss the key issues in the case and the future of the landmark civil rights law.

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