With one year until the general election, Hillary Clinton holds a wide lead in the Democratic primary, just as she did in 2008. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley still sits at 3 percent and hopes he can make a name for himself in time for the Iowa caucus.
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VA Program Aims to Help Veterans with Weight and Health
The VA’s TeleMOVE program helps veterans loss weight with a daily phone call.
Welcome to Washington’s “Catfe”
How about some whiskers with that latte? We know just the place in Washington.
FBI Seeks Possible New Headquarters in Prince George’s County
The push for an FBI headquarters move to Maryland is underway, with Sen. Ben Cardin and other Maryland officials making the case for two possible locations in Prince George’s County.
Community Trust of Police Requires Reforms, Experts Say
Nationwide reform of law enforcement practices is critical to restoring community trust in the police, officials said at a congressional forum Wednesday afternoon.
Despite Dangers, Use of Synthetic Drugs Surges
More than 6,000 people have called poison control centers this year for problems related to taking a category of psychoactive drug known as synthetic cannabinoids. And that number is on the rise.
As Head Start Turns 50, Future of Program and Its Effectiveness Debated
Head Start is 50 years old this month, but the federal early-education program’s effectiveness and costs remain controversial among policymakers.
Soccer Inspiration: Team USA Gives Back
The US Women’s National Soccer team came to DC to connect with kids through the #SheBelieves Initiative.
Van Hollen Praises Federal Budget Agreement as “Good Step Forward”
Congressional leaders and the White House have reached a tentative budget deal to set the federal government’s spending framework for the next two years, a move which Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, called “a good step forward.”