BALTIMORE (AP) — The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland is holding a rally to support manufacturers in the state.

Congressmen Steny Hoyer and John Sarbanes are attending the event Friday in Baltimore. Gov. Martin O’Malley and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake also are scheduled to attend.

Organizers are calling it a rally for the next generation of Maryland manufacturing.

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