Maryland

House Passes Bill Aimed at Boosting Telecommuting by Federal Contractors

WASHINGTON – Pentagon employee Delene Snell swears by telecommuting, saying the two days a week she works from the Hagerstown Telework Center make her more productive and allow her to spend more time with her family

Even Before Announcement, GOP Leaders Anoint Ehrlich as Gubernatorial Nominee

WASHINGTON – Days before he was scheduled to make his candidacy official, Rep

House Votes to Rescind CareFirst Officers’ Sale Windfall

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers have been suspicious ever since CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced it was planning to switch to for profit so it could be sold

Senate Passes Crime Fighting Bills

ANNAPOLIS – The Senate Thursday passed an array of crime bills on issues ranging from genetic testing polices to procedures for legally abandoning babies

Advocates Plead for Continued Federal Funding of Program to Assist Disabled

WASHINGTON – A Maryland program that helps disabled people get technology that lets them lead more active lives will shut down, unless the federal government reinstates funding slated to end next year, the program’s director testified Thursday

Misunderstood Ferrets Find No Protection

ANNAPOLIS – The ferret – described by fanciers as the long-suffering victim of discrimination – faced the cruel reality of the legislative process Thursday when the Ferret Protection Act of 2002 was condemned in committee

CNS Lending Hand,520

WASHINGTON – Victims of predatory lending schemes could get $2,500 to $3,300 under a settlement announced Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission

Bill Would Require Hospitals to Offer Emergency Contraception to Rape Victims

WASHINGTON – Hospitals that receive federal funds would be required to provide emergency contraception counseling to rape victims under a bill introduced Thursday by Rep

Delegates Include White Males as Socially Disadvantaged

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates voted Thursday to include non- minority males in the definition of socially disadvantaged for minority business preference