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Ron Paul (R-Texas) will publicly endorse Maryland's Republican candidates for U.S. House at a fundraiser on Thursday.

Each candidate has been invited to speak at the rally. Richard Matthews (MD-2), Peter James (MD-4), Collins Bailey (MD-5) and Mike Hargadon (MD-7) have all confirmed.

The Maryland Congressional delegation voted 7 to 1 on Friday in favor of a revised economic recovery bill.

The U.S. Senate added provisions and voted on an updated rescue bill Wednesday, after the U.S. House failed to pass a $700 billion bailout package for the financial sector on Monday.

Congress passed the revised bill on Friday 263 to 171.

Continue reading to see how each member of the Maryland delegation voted on the revised version of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Succeeding in this election cycle will be an uphill battle for Republicans in Prince George's County, according to Mykel Harris, chair of the Prince George's County Republican Central Committee.

"It's a tough year for Republicans - even tougher in Prince George's County," Harris told PolitickerMD.com. "In the past I would have to say it hasn't been competitive. We're outnumbered 6 to 1. That is the biggest challenge and as a result we don't really have a farm team."

State Del. Joseph Vallario, Jr. (D) has held seat 27A since 1975 and U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) is expected to easily win reelection in November against Republican Peter James.  

Harris says recruits are "typically unknown" because Prince George's Republicans start out at a disadvantage. "This is where you're last in the league," he said.

Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) discussed her vote against the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and how she broke the news to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville).

In the video, Edwards talks about the importance of having members who will stand up against their own leadership. She recounted the story of approaching Hoyer on the House floor and how she sternly told him, "Steny, I will not vote for that FISA bill."

The 4th District Democrat was in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to endorse Chellie Pingree for Maine's open 1st District House seat, PolitickerME.com reports. The incumbent, Tom Allen (D), is currently challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R).

U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) received her first two committee assignments on Thursday. The House’s newest member will serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Science and Technology Committee.

“These are two tremendous committee assignments,” said Edwards in a statement. “I would like to thank my colleagues for the opportunity to serve on these committees. We face serious challenges and I look forward to immediately getting to work on these committees in order to help my district and our country move in a new direction.”

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) expressed confidence in Edwards.

LARGO - U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) is continuing the process of hiring staff. Maryland’s newest U.S. Representative told PolitickerMD.com, “We’re in the process of interviewing for our senior staff, legislative director, chief of staff and district manager.” 

 “And then we’re going to have a really terrific team management concept,” she added. “We’re going to proceed to open up district offices,” throughout MD-4.

U.S. Rep. Donna EdwardsLARGO – U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) Wednesday held the first in a series of coffee house discussions.

“I’ve been trying to figure out a way that as a member of Congress that we get out into the community where people are gathered,” she told reporters. Edwards said that the events would be held regularly at coffee shops and other venues throughout the 4th District.

“It’s a way for me to really hear from people directly,” she said. “I’m not just here for show.”

COLUMBIA – David Paulson told a crowd of about 15 on Sunday at a Columbia Democratic Club PAC fundraiser that the party is committed to gaining control of all eight seats in the state's congressional delegation.

The state Democratic Party communications officer touched on topics like building the state party, the presidential election and former Gov. Bob Ehrlich (R-Arbutus), but focused on U.S. House races.