Maryland

Small Businessmen Seeking More Clout in Politics

WASHINGTON – Baltimore business owner Steve Salamon says he has a “particular insight and involvement” with what was once President Clinton’s top priority, his unsuccessful effort at health care reform

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WASHINGTON – A House subcommittee Thursday considered selling the House annex building on First Street SE, in what some Republicans said would be “a symbolic gesture” of reducing government surplus

Parking Plan Dropped After Funds Raised Elsewhere, Morella Says

WASHINGTON – House Republicans decided this week to drop a proposal that federal employees pay higher rates for work place parking after finding other ways to help cut the budget deficit, said Republican Rep

Court Overturns Child Abuse Convictions

ANNAPOLIS – An appellate court Wednesday cut 30 years off the 60-year prison sentence of Stephen Bruce Leak, the co- defendant in last year’s James Kowalski child sex abuse and pornography trial

Committee Hears Impact of Tax Breaks for Volunteers

ANNAPOLIS – Volunteering may save you some money come tax time in Maryland

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WASHINGTON – Washington National Airport had some of the most punctual airplane departures in August, according to a Transportation Department report issued earlier this month

State Republican Caucus Opposes Casino Gambling

ANNAPOLIS – More than 20 members of Maryland’s House Republican Caucus stood together Wednesday to officially oppose casino gambling in the state