Hutchins, GOP Target a 5th District Dotted with Hoyer’s Handiwork

WASHINGTON – Tim Hutchins bounced around the New Carrollton Metro station one recent morning, swooping in on commuters to pass out leaflets and chat about his bid to unseat Democratic Rep

Lierman Mounts Most Aggressive Campaign Yet Against Morella in 8th District

WASHINGTON – Almost a month before the election, it was apparent that the 8th District challenger was tired

Congress OKs Measure to Allow Adoption of Retired Military Dogs

WASHINGTON – They’re ex-warriors, trained to find bombs and guard military bases, but they’re looking for a loving home

Kondner Fights Personal Tragedy and Odds — Again — in Bid to Beat Cummings

WASHINGTON – Kenneth Kondner said his brother’s murder in August and his own surgery in April gave him first-hand experience with two issues, crime and health care, that are his “main weapon” in his bid for Congress from Maryland’s 7th District

State Education Board Approves Exploration of Internet Classrooms

BALTIMORE – Classroom walls soon may be computer screens for some Maryland students using the new “virtual school” program unanimously approved Wednesday by the State Board of Education

Congressional Challengers Eye Chance to Broadcast Free Ads on Public Stations

WASHINGTON – Several Maryland congressional challengers have decided to follow Democrat Terry Lierman’s lead and take advantage of a federal law that requires public broadcast stations to air their campaign advertisements for free

Power of Incumbency Could Tip 1st District Contest of Low-Key Nice Guys

WASHINGTON – Before he declared his bid for Congress, Democrat Bennett Bozman phoned to see if the party’s unsuccessful 1st District nominee from 1998 would jump back into the race against Rep

Morella, Lierman Trade Barbs as 8th District Race Heats Up

BETHESDA – Democrat Terry Lierman’s campaign “has picked up a ton of momentum” as the race winds down, said aides, who pointed to headline-grabbing ads on public radio and a report that the 8th District is no longer a safe Republican seat