Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown

Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.

Maryland Leaders, Mail Workers Rally for Bill to Save Post Office

Congressmen and union workers rallied here Tuesday in support of a bill that could help revive the financially ailing U.S. Postal Service by allowing the agency access to $21 billion paid into its retirement fund.