Critics Call for New Look at Law That Makes Suits Moot Against the Military

WASHINGTON – The Navy says Master Chief Petty Officer Larry Rowe injured himself in the service of his country — playing volleyball

Blues Plans’ For-profit Switch Works Elsewhere, Study Finds

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland health care provider CareFirst has been criticized for its decision to convert to a for-profit company, but a North Carolina study of Blue Cross plans in four states may quiet some critics

Mooney’s Money Comes Pouring in From Out-of-State Sources

ANNAPOLIS – State Sen

GOP Challenger Campaigning Hard in 5th District Bid to Unseat Confident Hoyer

BOWIE – In between bites of pulled pork and baked beans, a middle-aged woman looked up from the picnic table at a recent political rally to see the familiar Republican faces of Eisenhower, Hoover and Taylor staring down at her from a man’s tie

Old Rules Are Gone in New 8th District, as Morella, Van Hollen Battle it Out

ROCKVILLE – Eighth District congressional candidates Connie Morella and Chris Van Hollen had been debating at the packed B’nai Israel congregation for nearly an hour when the results of an audience straw poll came in

Decision-Making Authority At Stake in Ballot Questions

ANNAPOLIS – When state voters head to the polls Nov

Skittish Companies Turn to Temps; Md. Economy Wins

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s stuttering economy has left many businesses in the state struggling to stay afloat, but the past few months have been a boon to staffing agencies, which report growing demand for their temporary help by companies still uncertain about a turnaround

Sniper Saga Comes to Apparent End, But Suburban Maryland Residents Still Edgy

WASHINGTON – Business has been slow this year at Gene’s Costumes in Kensington, a situation that store owner Ginger Ager hopes will turn around now that police have arrested two suspects in connection with the sniper case

Newcomer Nice Guy Challenges Career Nice Guy in Polite 3rd District Race

WASHINGTON – What kind of Boy Scout would take on a career politician who has a reputation for balancing his progressive politics with bipartisan consensus building?

Eagle Scout Scott Conwell thinks he is that man

Sniper Shootings Bring Back Traumatic Memories for Kids from War-Torn Countries

WASHINGTON – The fear and violence spawned by the sniper has become an everyday nightmare for most Washington-area residents – but for children whose families came to this country fleeing violence in their native countries it is a recurring nightmare