WASHINGTON – The partnership between government and business is tighter than ever, blurring legal and ethical lines between the two, experts say, and what this collaboration means for the American public remains a subject of debate
Md. Duo Calls for Crackdown on Predatory Lenders
WASHINGTON – A pair of Maryland leaders called for tougher anti-predatory lending laws after an economic justice group released a study Thursday showing minorities and immigrants nationwide are more likely to be victims of predatory loan practices
Medical Skin Site Lures Unwanted Eyes
WASHINGTON – An Internet database of images designed to help diagnose skin problems has become a popular target for porn-seekers, according to a Johns Hopkins University researcher
At Every Stop, UMD’s Frese a Master of Motivation
COLLEGE PARK – Seven years ago, before the flashbulbs and confetti, before the endless phone calls and interviews, Brenda Frese walked into her office at Ball State University determined to brighten her team’s outlook
UMD Women’s Basketball Leads Terrapin Trio to Meet Bush
WASHINGTON – For one day, at least, the unofficial mascot of the White House was the Terrapin
Riots Mar Celebration of UMD Women’s Basketball Title
COLLEGE PARK – University of Maryland students and fans clashed with police in riot gear following the school’s victory in the women’s basketball national title game late Tuesday night, echoing unruly celebrations associated with the men’s team in recent years
Maryland Post-Game Mayhem Crosses Gender Boundaries
COLLEGE PARK – The scene was all-too-familiar in College Park Tuesday night
Cardin Wants Outsiders Permitted to Make Congressional Ethics Complaints
WASHINGTON – Members of the House of Representatives should be subject to ethics complaints from outside groups, Rep
Ex-Redskin Wilkinson to Face Jury In Lawsuit Over Business Deal
WASHINGTON – A lawsuit accusing a former Washington Redskins star of misleading a developer during a failed business venture three years ago will go to trial, a federal judge in Maryland ruled Monday
Md. Official: Database Errors Put Amusement Ride Safety At Risk
WASHINGTON – A state amusement ride inspections database contains errors that could compromise ride safety, according to a Capital News Service analysis of the database