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
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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
Washington Pastor Removed From Post After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
WASHINGTON – A Washington, D
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