Democrats Celebrate ‘First 100 Hours,’ But Bills Face Battles Ahead

WASHINGTON – House Democrats celebrated passage of their “first 100 hours” agenda with Thursday’s final approval of the sixth bill, but the celebration may not last as the measures move into less favorable territory

Unlikely Partners Unite to Save the Environment

WASHINGTON – Traditionally at war over the teaching of Earth’s creation, the two opposing forces of scientists and evangelicals found common ground Wednesday in protection of the environment, no matter how it came to be

Maryland Delegation Scorches Bush’s Proposed Troop Increase

WASHINGTON – “A disappointment,” a “power-hungry move,” and “a mistake” are just some of the phrases used by Maryland House members in reaction to President Bush’s announcement to deploy an additional 21,500 troops to Iraq

Help Wanted: Feds Seek Retired Boomers

WASHINGTON – The federal government is targeting millions of retiring baby boomers to replace the estimated one-half of their colleagues eligible to retire from federal service in the next few years, according to the Partnership for Public Service, an advocacy organization for federal careers

Numbers Bode Well for Cummings, Particularly the Number of Challengers: Zero

COLLEGE PARK – Republican Tony Salazar said he does not like to see any politician get a “free pass” to re-election, but that appears to be what Rep