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Supreme Court Hears Second Day of Debate on Health Care Bill

Supreme Court Hears Second Day of Debate on Health Care Bill

Tuesday marked another day of serious debate at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care bill. It was the second of three days of arguments over the bill, which represents the most time spent on debating a bill in more than 40 years.

Visualizing Gov. Martin O’Malley’s State of the State Address

Visualizing Gov. Martin O’Malley’s State of the State Address

Animating the governor's annual speech.

Email Attacks in Sixth District Race Don’t Hold Up

Email Attacks in Sixth District Race Don’t Hold Up

Sixth District Democratic congressional candidate Rob Garagiola never shared cases with notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and public information used in political attacks on Garagiola linking the two is in error.

Anti-union Charge in 6th District Merits Closer Look

Anti-union Charge in 6th District Merits Closer Look

Sen. Rob Garagiola's anti-union charges against fellow 6th Congressional District candidate John Delaney, aren't as pat as they seemed on first glance.

Bartlett, Romney Share ‘Chuck Norris’ Strategist

Bartlett, Romney Share ‘Chuck Norris’ Strategist

Mitt Romney's campaign announced Friday it is hiring the same strategist Rep. Roscoe Bartlett has hired.

Sixth District Congressional Race Features Crowded Field

Sixth District Congressional Race Features Crowded Field

More than a dozen candidates will contend for Maryland's 6th Congressional District seat, now held by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, D-Frederick.

Attack Email Links Garagiola to Jack Abramoff

Attack Email Links Garagiola to Jack Abramoff

An email sent to Maryland delegates, senators and reporters about state Sen. Rob Garagiola, D-Montgomery, is the first attack in the Maryland 6th District congressional campaign.

Families- The Hidden Faces of Homelessness

Families- The Hidden Faces of Homelessness

MiMi Ramos, a single mother of three, recently bought her family's first home in Silver Spring. For the Ramoses, a formerly homeless family, this purchase was an especially meaningful milestone.

Call for Oyster Moratorium Fails to Sway Watermen, Officials

Call for Oyster Moratorium Fails to Sway Watermen, Officials

The Chesapeake Bay's oyster population is so low that scientists recommended a complete halt on oyster harvesting in a study published in August. But a moratorium has not gained traction among watermen and state officials.

Toxic Toys Remain on Shelves

Toxic Toys Remain on Shelves

The holidays mean lots of toys for little ones. But sometimes those toys can be toxic.