Van Hollen fights to preserve state and local tax deductions

WASHINGTON – As Congress tries to overhaul the nation’s tax laws, some Republicans want to reduce or eliminate state and local tax deductions. But Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, said doing so would only hurt the middle class, including in…

Budget Hero – Try your hand at balancing the budget

A new online game gives the public a chance to call the shots when it comes to putting together the federal budget.

Fundraising Finalists Earn Degrees of Praise From Kevin Bacon

Six philanthropic finalists earned degrees of praise from Kevin Bacon at UMCP’s “Do Good Challenge.”