WASHINGTON – Payments to federal workers injured on the job are ballooning, nearly doubling since 1981, congressional critics said Tuesday
Maryland
Governor, Safety Advocates Promote New Seat Belt Law
ANNAPOLIS – Howard County Police Officer Matthew Tanis has many difficult memories of telling families that a loved one has died in a car crash, but never thought he’d have that talk with his own wife
Senate Rejects Voucher Plan For DC Students
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday rejected a plan to allow some Washington elementary and secondary school students to attend school in suburban Maryland and Virginia at government expense
Maryland First To Track Status of Closed Welfare Cases
ANNAPOLIS – Welfare reform has successfully moved Maryland recipients to jobs and independence without harming children and families, according to preliminary results of the nation’s first study in the wake of new federal policies
Government, Industry Weigh Soccer Goal Standards
WASHINGTON – A soccer goal fell on top of a 7-year-old Frederick girl in 1994 after a smaller child tried to hang from the goal’s iron crossbar
Smart Growth, Seatbelt, Other Laws Take Effect Oct. 1st
ANNAPOLIS – Wednesday is the implementation date for much of the new laws penned during the 1997 General Assembly session
Baltimore Prepares For Terrorism
WASHINGTON – Baltimore is preparing for a terrorist attack
Rosapepe Nominated as Ambassador to Romania
WASHINGTON – Prince George’s County Delegate James C
Maryland Prepares For Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON – Fund-raising road races, victims’ photo exhibits and the dedication of a park honoring cancer survivors highlight activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month beginning Wednesday in Maryland