WASHINGTON – Maryland reaped a larger share off defense contracts than most states during the surge in military spending last year that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the war in Afghanistan
Immigrants’ U.S. Wages Become Major Source of Revenue in Developing Countries
LANGLEY PARK – Every morning before the sun is up, Moises is on his feet, looking for work at the corner of University Boulevard and Piney Branch Road
Amount of Unpaid Tuition Doubles in Four Years at State Universities
WASHINGTON – More tuition bills than ever are going unpaid at Maryland’s public four-year colleges, at a time when the University System of Maryland is grappling with a $67 million budget cut and faces additional cuts next year
Break on Big Yachts Not Likely to Float Lagging Bay Boat Sales, Dealers Say
WASHINGTON – Area boat dealers are looking for a break after a tepid year of sales, but said a new rule that defers import duties on big boats will not give them the help they need
Ehrlich, Congressional Delegation Discuss State Needs in Warn Hill Reunion
WASHINGTON – A year ago, Robert Ehrlich Jr
Lawmakers Put Aside Earlier War Worries to Back Resolution Supporting Troops
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional delegation closed ranks behind U
Growth of Salisbury Area Pushes into Federal Ranks of Big Cities
WASHINGTON – Salisbury will soon join the ranks of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — in the eyes of federal statisticians, at least
Cell Phone Suits Get Poor Reception in Court; Federal Judge Dismisses Claim
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has dismissed a multistate class-action suit that sought to force cell phone companies to provide free headsets to protect users from potential radiation damage
What’s in a Name? Plenty, Say Hassled Catoctin Mountain Park Rangers
WASHINGTON – A two-lane state highway divides the national park from the state park in the Catoctin Mountains