WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Friday for a federal anti-terrorism bill that greatly expands police power on searches, wiretapping and the use of electronic surveillance to track terror suspects

WASHINGTON – Environmentalists vowed Thursday to challenge a federal appeals court ruling that could make it easier for businesses and governments to defend themselves against pollution charges

WASHINGTON – The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that the county cannot restrict gun shows in the city of Gaithersburg

WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposal that supporters said would have benefited smaller farmers like those in Maryland by shifting funds in the $170 billion farm bill from subsidies to conservation incentives

WASHINGTON – State dairy farmers said the expiration this week of the Northeast Dairy Compact thwarted years of efforts to get Maryland included in the organization, which sets minimum milk prices in some states

WASHINGTON – Besides raising money for their own campaigns, Maryland’s two Republican gubernatorial candidates say they are also raising foot soldiers who can switch allegiance between candidates should one of the two drop out

WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers and farm groups are lauding the Bush administration’s newly released farm policy, which calls for increased funding for conservation and more equal distribution of government money to farmers

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WASHINGTON – Maryland poultry producers are welcoming China’s entry into the World Trade Organization this week, a move that could open vast new markets for U

WASHINGTON – Police are urging Maryland Jewish congregations to take extra security precautions for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services in the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks, and at least some synagogues appear to be listening