Coast Guard Pushes for Permanent Protection in Waters Around Nuke Plant

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard wants to establish a permanent security zone in the waters surrounding the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant, a direct response to the terror attacks of Sept

Maryland’s Universal School Breakfast is Not Universal; Report Shows Gap

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s school breakfast program achieved only middling success this year, despite the fact that it was one of only four states to fund a universal free in-class breakfast program, according to a new report

Mikulski, Sarbanes Buck Senate, Say Nay to War Resolution

WASHINGTON – Maryland Sens

Maryland Delegation Backs Resolution Authorizing Military Force Against Iraq

WASHINGTON – Five of Maryland’s eight congressional representatives voted Thursday to authorize the use of military force against Iraq, mirroring the full House’s 296-133 vote in support of the measure

Green Party Candidates Pin Ballot Hopes on Last-Minute Court Intervention

WASHINGTON – A year after they sued the State Board of Elections over third-party petition requirements, Maryland Green Party candidates are still waiting for a ruling — and holding out hope that they will be on the Nov

As Congress Fiddles, Maryland Welfare Advocates Do a Slow Burn

WASHINGTON – Congress last week passed a stopgap measure to keep the 1996 welfare reform act alive for another three months — three months of uncertainty for states and welfare recipients, advocates say

Maryland Remains Among Wealthiest of States, Census Report Shows

WASHINGTON – While the nation’s poverty rate rose for the first time in four years and median household income declined last year, those figures remained level in Maryland, according to Census reports released Tuesday

Marylanders Favor Action Against Iraq, But Only Under the Right Circumstances

WASHINGTON – A majority of Marylanders favor military action against Iraq if Saddam Hussein does not respond to U

Study Shows Rental Housing Out of Reach of Most Minimum Wage Earners

WASHINGTON – A 40-hour-a-week worker would have to earn $16

Slim Primary Returns Don’t Deter Long-Shot Candidate, Who Sets Sightson 2004

WASHINGTON – Charles McPeek doesn’t give up easily