Maryland

Airport Departures,645

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

State Welfare Computer Implementation Derailed in Montgomery

ANNAPOLIS – A $100 million computer system that pays child support checks and determines welfare eligibility continues to hit snags in Montgomery County, delaying its statewide implementation

Hoyer, Others Fault GOP Efforts to Cut Funding for Lobbying

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Democrats Criticize GOP Budget Cuts on Federal Workers

WASHINGTON – Washington-area Democrats in Congress attacked Republican budget proposals Friday that they say unfairly target pay and benefits of federal workers

Maryland Members Vote Party Line in Medicare Roll Call

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s eight representatives voted along straight party lines Thursday evening during House passage of the GOP Medicare reform bill

Park Service Seeks Public’s Help Redesigning Pennsylvania Ave.

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service solicited the public for ideas this week on ways to make the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House more beautiful and secure

Court Says Salisbury Man Was Given Proper Trial

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday that a Salisbury man was properly convicted for breaking into an apartment and stealing jewelry, despite the defendant’s claim that the evidence against him was circumstantial