Roscoe Bartlett Clipbook

8/3/2019 Roscoe Bartlett Clipbook

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Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (MD-06)

Notable Headlines ...................................................................................... 2Editorials .................................................................................................... 2Budget Issues ............................................................................................. 2Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................. 2Campaign Finance Issues ........................................................................... 2Crime & Public Safety Issues .................................................................... 3Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................. 3Education Issues ........................................................................................ 4Energy Issues ............................................................................................. 4Ethics Issues .............................................................................................. 4Foreign Policy IssuesIraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea ................... 4Gay and Lesbian Issues .............................................................................. 4Gun Issues ................................................................................................. 4Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 4Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 4Israel .......................................................................................................... 4Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 5National Security Issues ............................................................................. 5Other Social Issues .................................................................................... 5Stem Cells .................................................................................................. 5Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 5Tea Party .................................................................................................... 5Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 5Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 5Miscellaneous ............................................................................................ 52012 Campaign .......................................................................................... 7


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Notable Headlines

Editorials

Budget Issues

Earmarked $10 Million for Sensors and Electronic Survivability

In February 2011, Bartlett earmarked $10 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act forsensors and electronic survivability for the development of command, control, and navigation capabilitiesfor manned and unmanned aircrafts for Proxy Aviation in Germantown, Maryland, located just outsideBartletts district.

Bartlett made a $7.5 million request for a similar project for FY2010 that was not funded. [mccaskill.senate.gov, accessed12/20/11;H.R.1540, Amdt. 74]

Earmarked $5 Million for Military Engineering Advanced Technology

In February 2011, Bartlett earmarked $5 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act formilitary engineering advanced technology. [mccaskill.senate.gov, accessed12/20/11;H.R.1540, Amdt. 75]

Announced $488,400 Federal Grant to Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services

In December 2011, Bartlett announced a $488,400 federal grant to the Frederick County Division of Fireand Rescue Services to buy digital radio pagers and training equipment from the Department ofHomeland Securitys Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

Bartlett said, As an evacuation route in the event of crisis in Washington, D.C., it is importantfor Frederick City to have the protective equipment and personnel training needed to keep the citizens andbusinesses in Frederickand evacuees safe. [Frederick News Post,12/15/2011]

Business and Consumer Issues

Campaign Finance Issues

Fell Behind in Fundraising Against Challenger in Q4
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In February 2012, the Frederick News Post reported that Sen. Rob Garagiola garnered about $344,000 inthe fourth quarter of 2011more than triple the amount raised by Bartlett, who brought in $104,490 inthe same period.

Bartlett, however, had more cash on hand, with $343,000 compared to Garagiolas $323,000. [FrederickNews Post,2/02/12]

Received Only $1,000 in Total Contributions

Bartlett received only $1,000 in contributions between July and September 2011. [Bartlett for Congress, 2011October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/15/11]

Bartlett Raised Little Money, Brought About Rumors of Retirement

In October 2011, Bartletts FEC report showed that he raised only $1,000 in Q3, invitingspeculation about whether or not he would retire instead of fighting for his seat, which maybecome more Democrat friendly.

Bartlett only received a single contribution in Q3 from the Republican Main Street PAC. Bartletthad $260,727 in the bank. A campaign aide said that fundraising has been slow due to uncertaintyabout the new districts. He pointed out that Bartlett is one of the only incumbents to put his nameon the 2012 ballot. [Baltimore Sun,10/16/2011]

Spent Only $2,195 in Total Expenses

Bartlett spent only $2,195 on campaign expenses between July and September 2011. [Bartlett for Congress,2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/15/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues

Economic and Financial Issues

Stressed Importance of Job Creation and Reducing Government Spending

In November 2011, Bartlett said that the economy and jobs would be the biggest issues in the new 6 thdistrict.

Bartlett said that a reduction in government spending would help create jobs. In addition, he said thateliminating federal regulations and scrapping the tax code and creating a tax on consumption wouldcreate jobs.

It's really about jobs, he said. If everybody had a job, they would not be asking as much about theeconomy. [Baltimore Sun,11/01/2011]
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Education Issues

Energy IssuesOpposed Drilling in ANWR

In November 2011, Bartlett was against drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because he thoughtthe oil should be saved for future generations who might need it and could use it more efficiently. [minnpost.com,11/22/2011]

Ethics Issues

Bartlett Secured $4.5 Million Earmark to Upgrade Road Near His Own Properties

In February 2012, the Washington Post investigated federal earmarks enacted by lawmakers that werenext to or within two miles of their own property.

Since 2005, Bartlett helped secure about $4.5 million to upgrade a Frederick County interchange atInterstate 270 and Buckeystown Pike. From there, the road led south and west to Bartletts home, his 104-acre farm and rental properties that earned Bartlett $150,000 a year. [Washington Post,2/07/12]

Foreign Policy IssuesIraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues

Health Care Issues

Immigration and Border Issues

Israel
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Labor and Working Family Issues

National Security Issues

Formed Congressional Commission to Study EMP

In 2011, Bartlett formed a Congressional Commission to study the possibility of an Electromagnetic Pulseattack, or EMP. He had previously shared his fear of EMP threats to the U.S. and advocated for people tomove out of urban areas. [religiondispatches.org,12/12/2011]

Other Social Issues

Stem Cells

Tax Issues

Tea Party

Transportation Issues

Womens Issues

Miscellaneous

Received 9% Score from Environmental Group

In February 2012, Bartlett received a low grade from the League of Conservation Voters due to his voteson environmental issues. Bartlett voted favorably on environmental issues just nine percent of the time,according to the group. [Baltimore Sun,2/08/12]

Bartlett: SOTU Address Sounded Republican

In January 2012, Bartlett said President Obamas State of the Union address could just as easily havebeen said by a Republican president. [Frederick News Post,1/25/12]
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Called Obamas SOTU A Great Speech

In January 2012, Bartlett said Obama gave a great speech, and that most of it could have beengiven by a Republican, except for some parts. Those parts included what Bartlett referred to as amischaracterization of the capital gains tax.

I would expect most wealthy people to have a lower percent (of tax paid) because most of themare living on capital gains, he said. [cnsmaryland.org,1/25/12]

Sat with Pelosi During SOTU Address

In January 2012, Bartlett sat with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi during President Obamas State of theUnion address. [National Journal,1/24/12]

Invited War Veteran to State of the Union Address

In January 2012, Bartlett invited Army Reserve Sgt. Joseph Beeman to watch the State of the Unionaddress. Additionally, Bartletts wife volunteered to give up her seat in a gallery overlooking the Housechamber for Sgt. Beeman. [www.marinecorpstimes.com,1/24/12]

Named Honorary Battlefield Illumination Chairman

In November 2011, Bartlett was named the lifetime honorary chairman of the Antietam NationalBattlefield Memorial Illumination.

Bartlett liked the title and had attended the Illumination event yearly since being in Congress. Bartlett saidhe was listening to classical music on 9/11 when he heard the news that a plane hit the WTC, and after thesecond plane crashed, his mind turned to Antietam and whether it would lose its distinction as the site ofthe bloodiest day of casualties on U.S. soil. [Herald Mail,11/22/2011]

Bartlett: Mustache Shows I Can Be Respected and Still Be a Deviant

In November 2011, Bartlett said that he would never give up his mustache, saying, God put [mustaches]there. Why should we interfere with His intended purpose?

Bartlett said that he grew his mustache in the 1950s when it was frowned upon in some circles. He said,For someone who was kind of a nonconformist, it was kind of a symbol of rebellion. I thought thesediscriminatory things were silly, so I thought, Grow a mustache and show I can be a respected member

of the community and still be a deviant. [Washington Post,11/17/2011]

Announced Grant to Limit Stink Bug Damage

In October 2011, Bartlett announced a federal grant of $5,739,966 to limit damage from stink bugs, whichhad caused high levels of damage to tomato crops at the Good Life Farm in Darnestown.
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Bartlett in his statement said, The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug poses one of the greatest threats toagriculture. Chemical solutions are just temporary fixes. It is imperative that we find a non-chemicalsolution so that more successful and less expensive integrated pest management controls can be re-established in our area. [northpotomac.patch.com,10/31/2011]

Spent $322.80 on Laundry Services

From July-September 2011, Bartlett spent $322.80 on laundry services from Jeanne Bussard Center, Inc.[2011 3nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement,10/5/11]

Spent over $400 on Bottled Water

From July-September 2011, Bartlett spent $428.71 on bottled water from Roaring Spring Bottling, DeerPark, and Franks Coffee Service. [2011 3nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement,10/5/11]

Worked to End Drug Testing on Monkeys

In October 2011, Bartlett put pressure on the Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defenses toend nerve-blocking drug testing on monkeys meant to simulate a nerve-gas attack.

Bartlett said that two generals from the institute said testing would stop by the end of the year. [BostonHerald,10/17/2011]

2012 Campaign

Paid Aristotle International $2,600 for Subscriptions and Processing Fees

From October to December 2011, Bartlett paid $2628.40 for subscription and credit card processing feesfrom Aristotle International. [Roscoe Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

..But Received $3,894 from Aristotle International

From October to December 2011, Bartlett received $3,894 from Aristotle International. [RoscoeBartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Received $2,000 from Eagle Forum

On December 28, 2011, Bartlett received $2,000 from Eagle Forum PAC. [Roscoe Bartlett for Congress

Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Spent $7,958 on Polling Services

From October to December 2011,Bartlett spent $3,979 for polling services from BWD Global. [RoscoeBartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Spent $3,500 on Social Media Website
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On December 5, 2011,Bartlett spent $3,500 on a social media website from Castle Strategies, LLC.[Roscoe Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Added to NRCC Patriot Program

In January 2012, the NRCC announced it had placed Bartlett in the Patriot Program. The NRCC alsoannounced its plan to support Bartlett in his primary.

It was not clear, according to the Washington Post, whether national and state Republicans privatelybelieved Bartlett or one of his challengers was the best candidate for a general election. [Washington Post,1/31/12]

Targeted by DCCC

In January 2012, the DCCC listed MD-06 as part of its Red to Blue program, a signal that it is a priorityfor Democrats. [Baltimore Sun,1/18/12]

Hired Ex-Huckabee Consultant for Race

In January 2012, Bartlett hired Bob Wickers, a respected California-based political consultantwhopreviously worked for Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign. [Baltimore Sun,1/12/12]

Garagiola Raised $330,000 in Q4

In January 2012, the Baltimore Sun reported that Garagiola raised $330,000 in the final quarter of 2011.Bartlett is expected to report half as much.

Our strong quarter reflects the general support of Rob's candidacy, Garagiola campaign manager SeanRankin said. But let's not kid ourselves: Rob is running against an incredibly wealthy guythat Forbes magazine called a 'loan shark,' who will try to buy this seat by manufacturing a newbiography. [Baltimore Sun,1/11/12]

Afzali Announced Run Against Bartlett

In January 2012, Republican Delegate Kathy Afzali declared that she is set to run for the 6thCongressional District. Afzali is currently serving her first term in the Maryland House of Delegates. [TheRepublic,1/10/12]

Mooney wont Run; Endorsed Bartlett

In January 2012, Maryland Republican Party Chairman Alex Mooney said he would not run for the 6thCongressional District and endorsed Bartlett. [The Republic,1/10/12]

Bartlett Confirmed Re-election Bid

In January 2012, Bartlett reiterated his intention to run for re-election.
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We will run a vigorous, well-funded and positive re-election campaign, he said

Bartlett also promised to prevail against the candidate hand-picked by the Democrat machine which hasgerrymandered and corrupted the legislative process for their benefit, not the benefit of the people. [RollCall,1/05/12]

Pooran Temporarily Deployed to Germany for National Guard; Wife Leads Campaign

In January 2012, Dr. Milad M. Pooran was deployed to Germany to serve in training exercise with the AirNational Guard. According to Pooran, his wife Amy will replace him at campaign events, and his friendsand family will help with fundraising. [herald-mail.com,1/04/12]

Frederick News Post: Not Convinced by Bartlett

In January 2012, the Frederick News Post published an editorial saying they were not convinced byBartlett or his record.

Bartlett recently commissioned a poll in his district with results demonstrating that he had 43 percent ofthe vote while his opponent only garnered 35; 21.5 percent remained undecided. Citing numbers from thispoll, the Frederick News Post noted that while 78 recognize Bartletts name, only 43 plan to vote for him.[Frederick News Post,1/04/12]

Breast Cancer Forced Trachtenberg to Withdraw From Race

In January 2012, Duchy Trachtenberg, a former Montgomery County Council member, announced shewould withdraw from the 6th district race.

In a statement, Trachtenberg said, While I undertook the campaign with a clean bill of health,circumstances have now deteriorated to the point where I honestly cannot continue the race. I must focusmy energies on treatment and recovery with the love and support of my family. [Baltimore Sun,1/04/12]

Brinkley Announced Candidacy

In January 2012, State Sen. David Brinkley declared he will run against Bartlett. Brinkley said he wasmotivated to run in order to ensure that the seat is held by a Republican.

We have to pull out all the stops to keep the seat, andI feel that Im the best Republican to win thatdistrict, Brinkley said. [Carroll County Times,1/06/12]

Bartlett Raised Over $300,000 in December

In December 2011, Lisa Wright, Bartletts Communications Director, said Bartlett had raised $300,000 inDecember.
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In the 4th quarter [of 2011], Congressman Bartlett raised more than $300,000, she said. He raised$150,000 for the redistricting lawsuit - beginning only in December he raised more than $160,000 inpledges for his campaign with $100,000 received. [baltimore.citybizlist.com,1/04/12]

Conducted Poll; Claimed Results Show Victory Over Garagiola

In December 2011, Rep, Roscoe Bartlett announced the results of a poll his campaign sanctioned, whichshowed him defeating Democratic challenger Rob Garagiola

According to the poll, Bartlett held a 43-35 advantage over Garagiola. About 21.5 percent of thosequestioned were undecided. [fredericknewspost.com,12/22/11]

Chief of Staff Considered Run

In November 2011, Bartletts chief of staff, Bud Otis, visited members of the GOP delegation andbusiness community from Western Maryland to gain support for a 2012 run to succeed Bartlett.

Bartlett had not yet announced any plans to retire, and his fundraising efforts had been minimal.[redmaryland.blogspot.com,11/23/2011]

Bartlett Said He Would Run for an 11th Term

In November 2011, Bartlett said that he would run for an 11th term amidst rumors that said hewould wait until shortly before the January 11, 2012 filing deadline to withdraw from the race andpick someone else to take his place on the ballot.

Bartlett said, At some point, I will decide that I'm not running. I have no idea when that point willcome. As I said, it depends on a lot of things, and one of those is my health and my family. As of

now I am running because I want to hold this seat for Republicans. I think that's important that wemove in a direction of smaller government and less taxes and less regulation. The 85-year oldBartlett described his health as wonderful.

When asked why he had not been fundraising, Bartlett replied, Primaries have not been reallytough battles. The election is a long way off. It's nearly a year off. In politics, that's near aneternity, that far off. There's plenty of time. [Herald Mail,11/26/2011]

Chief of Staff Bud Otis Sought Support for Congressional Run

In November 2011, Bartlett Chief of Staff Bud Otis had been seeking Republican support for a

congressional run if Bartlett decided to step down.

Washington County Delegate Neil Parrott said that Otis sought him out to gain support if Bartlettdecided not to run. Bartletts spokesperson said, Bud Otis is the Chief of Staff for CongressmanBartlett. Congressman Bartlett reiterated his status as a candidate for reelection to represent theresidents of the Sixth District in addition to answering additional questions by Herald Mailreporter Andrew Schotz that were published over the Thanksgiving weekend on November 26th . .
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. The other information is conditional IF Congressman Bartlett's status changes.[baltimore.citybizlist.com,11/30/2011]

Otis Said He Would Run Only If Bartlett Did Not

In November 2011, a spokeswoman for Bartlett said that Bud Otis would be interested in running

for the 6thdistrict seat only if Bartlett did not run, and that Otis inquiries about the seat hadnothing to do with Bartletts decision to run again.

The spokeswoman said, What the congressman has said and what Bud has said should be taken atface value. Bud works for Congressman Bartlett. Congressman Bartlett has filed for reelection.Hes been asked, and hes said on the record: Im running for reelection. I will do whats

necessary to win, and I expect that I will win. [Washington Post,11/30/2011]Bartlett Chief of Staff Otis Resigned

In December 2011, Bartletts chief of staff Bud Otis resigned after reports that he was soliciting

support to run for the seat.

A spokeswoman for Bartlett said, Lastnight, Congressman Bartlett accepted Buds resignation.He agreed with Bud that the multiple recent news reports about Buds activities made itimpossible for Bud to continue to serve him and the residents of the Sixth District of Marylandeffectively. [Washington Post,12/01/2011]

Confirmed He Would Still Run in 2012

In December 2011, Bartlett said that he still planned on running for an 11th term in 2012.

A number of people called me and told me that if I don't run, Republicans have no chance ofholding this seat in this new district, he said. I'm 85 years old. I've earned retirement. You endup doing some things you don't want to do because it's the right thing to do, and running for thisseat now is the right thing to do.

Bartlett said that he had started aggressively raising money. [630wmal.com,12/12/2011]

State Senator David Brinkley To Run for GOP Nomination

In November 2011, State Senator David Brinkley announced his intention to run for the GOP nominationin Marylands 6th district, and said that he would primary Bartlett if necessary. Brinkley supporters said

that his run was being put into motion. [Roll Call,11/30/2011]

Montgomery County Executive Duncan Decided Against Run for Congress

In November 2011, former Montgomery County executive Douglas Duncan, a Democrat, decided againstmaking a run for the redrawn 6th district seat and said he was leaning towards backing financier John K.Delaney. [Washington Post,11/16/2011]
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Democratic Bank Executive Delaney Explored Run

In November 2011, Montgomery County Bank Executive John Delaney, a Democrat, was considering arun for the newly redrawn 6th district seat. Delaney could potentially match resources of State SenateMajority Leader Rob Garagiola, who had the highest profile and best fundraising so far in the race.

I'm not a professional politician, Delaney said. I'm convinced that if we stay focused on creating jobs,embrace ideas that put the middle class first, and involve the public and private sector to get things done,we can make a positive difference in people's lives. The level of unemployed and underemployed in thiscountry is tragic and is, by almost any measure, the most important issue of the day. [baltimore.citybizlist.com,11/14/2011; thedailyrecord.com,11/14/2011; Washington Post,11/14/2011; baltimoresun.com,11/14/2011]

Republicans Outnumbered Democrats to Run for 6th District Seat

In November 2011, four Republicans and three Democrats had announced campaigns to run in the newlyredrawn 6th district against Bartlett.

Although Bartlett filed papers for re-election, national Republicans might want to donate money to therace if another Republican won the nomination. Bartlett had $260,727 on hand, more money than anycandidate in the race. [rockville.patch.com,11/14/2011]

GOP Candidates Lined Up to Challenge Bartlett

In November 2011, Bartlett had four GOP primary opponents, and his opponent Brandon Rippeonwas already airing a TV commercial in western Maryland. [gazette.net,11/18/2011]

DCCC Ran Radio Ads in Newly Drawn District

In November 2011, the DCCC targeted Bartlett with radio ads that attacked him for protecting tax breaksfor billionaires instead of Medicare for seniors and jobs for us. [Baltimore Sun,11/06/2011]

Agreed to Raise $150,000 to Battle Redistricting

In November 2011, Bartlett agreed to raise $150,000 to battle Democratic redistricting efforts in court.Bartlett raised $1,000 for his reelection campaign in the third quarter. [Hometown Annapolis,11/06/2011]

Garagiola Prepared to Kick-Off Campaign

In October 2011, Garagiola prepared for a four-stop kick-off tour across the 6th district.

The 6th district was recently redrawn and made more competitive for Democrats. Bartlett intended to seekreelection but only raised $1,000 in Q3. A statement from Bartletts office said that he is proud to haveenjoyed the support and votes from Democrats and independents as well as Republicans. He also hadthat he had never enjoyed the benefit of having a district drawn to pick voters for me. [Baltimore Sun,10/27/2011]
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Several Democrat Names Floated for Seat

In October 2011, after the announcement of Marylands redistricted map, several Democrats names werefloated to run for the seat, including former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, former statedelegate Mark Shriver, former Montgomery County Councilwoman Duchy Trachtenberg, and state

Senator Robert Garagiola. [Roll Call,10/20/2011]

Garagiola to Seriously Consider Running

In October 2011, state Sen. Robert Garagiola, a Montgomery County Democrat announced that hewas seriously considering running for the 6th district seat. [Baltimore Sun,10/20/2011]

Duchy Trachtenberg Announced Run for Seat

In October 2011, former Montgomery County Council member Duchy Trachtenberg said shewould run against Bartlett for the 6th district seat.

Trachtenberg lost in a Democratic primary for Montgomery council after angering union groupswith her criticism of worker compensation packages. [Washington Post,10/20/2011]

Garagiola Named Early Supporters

In October 2011, Garagiola named 20 state lawmakers who would back his campaign once itbecame official.

However, not everybody on Gargiolas list of supporters appeared to be actually supporting him.Some legislators who responded affirmatively to an e-mail for Gargiola soliciting support did notrealize that the e-mail was an official request for endorsements. [Baltimore Sun,10/24/2011]

Maryland Passed Redistricting Map Endangering Bartlett

In October 2011, the Maryland Legislaturepassed a redistricting map putting Bartletts district in danger.

Bartlett plans on running for an 11th term in the new 6th district. At 85 years old, it will be one of histoughest races. Democratic State Senator Robert Garagiola said there was a high likelihood that he wouldenter the race. [Roll Call,10/20/2011]

OMalley Signed Redistricting Bill

In October 2011, OMalley signed the redistricting bill that would move more Democrats intoRoscoe Bartletts district. [Daily Record,10/20/2011]

Support From Republicans Eroding

In October 2011, Bartlett faced tough re-election prospects due to redistricting and was losing supportfrom members of his party.
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The Allegany County Conservative Caucus announced its endorsement for challenger JosephKrysztoforski. A spokeswoman for the caucus like Krysztoforskis business background and said, Peopleare saying we think it's time for (Bartlett) toretire. He's been a good congressman up to a point. Recentlywe've seen there's too much staff influence and control of what he does. [fredericknewspost.com,10/19/2011]

Western Maryland Balked at Sharing District With Montgomery County

In October 2011, Western Maryland residents were unhappy with the new legislative map that would addportions of Montgomery County to the 6 th Congressional districts.

Proposed redistricting would give Democrats a more competitive district to challenge the 10-term Rep.Bartlett. [Washington Examiner,10/11/2011]
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Documents

Roscoe Bartlett Clipbook