WASHINGTON – A federal judge said Charles Brooks cannot sue the state or the assistant state’s attorney who left him in jail for 29 days on a sexual assault charge, even though officials knew they had the wrong Charles Brooks behind bars
In Miami Beach, Md., There’s No Voter Outrage, No Voter Fraud — No Voters
WASHINGTON – Things have been pretty quiet around Miami Beach the past few days
House Staffers Face Bewildering Array of Rules for Work on Campaigns
WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct — better known as the ethics committee — released a memo to House members earlier this year outlining what their tax-funded Hill offices could and could not do during election season
Internet Campaigns Further Muddy Line Between Hill and Campaign Trail Duties
WASHINGTON – It was a one-sentence caption buried deep among the links and photos on Rep
As Lawmakers Fiddle Over Fiscal 2001 Budget, Federal Workers Burn
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s 130,000 federal workers have been left in limbo as Congress wrangles over the budget, with agencies unable to hire or enact new programs that were slated to take effect Oct
Congress OKs Measure to Allow Adoption of Retired Military Dogs
WASHINGTON – They’re ex-warriors, trained to find bombs and guard military bases, but they’re looking for a loving home
Hutchins, GOP Target a 5th District Dotted with Hoyer’s Handiwork
WASHINGTON – Tim Hutchins bounced around the New Carrollton Metro station one recent morning, swooping in on commuters to pass out leaflets and chat about his bid to unseat Democratic Rep
As Elections Heat Up, Casting Call for Kids as Political Props Rises
WASHINGTON – Thanks to the Aberdeen Boys and Girls Club, Shaquonda Bibbins-Blakes can handle politicians with the confidence of a seasoned lobbyist
Veterans Go to War for the Dogs Who Went to Battle With Them
WASHINGTON – A congressional proposal that could save military dogs from their current fate of being put down shortly after their working days are over will come too late for retired Airman 1st Class John Langley