Maryland Schools Taking Slow Course toward National Goals

WASHINGTON – The high school graduation rate in Maryland schools has surpassed a national goal, but student disruptions and other problems continue, according to a study released Thursday

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WASHINGTON – Consumer groups Wednesday criticized a Department of Transportation proposal that they claim could free railroads from legal liability for accidents at railroad-highway crossings – and make them less likely to maintain safe intersections

Foster Decries Teen Pregnancies

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Supreme Court Rules Md. Bank Was Justified in Freezing Account of Bankrupt Customer

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that banks have the right to freeze the accounts of bankrupt customers who owe them money

Editors: This is a retransmission of a story that moved late Tuesday, because of CNS computer problems. Time references in the lede and 6th graf have been updated, and Hoyer’s comments were moved up to the 6th graf.

WASHINGTON – Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Lung Association and several other nonprofit organizations said this week their effectiveness would be hurt by a proposal that would inhibit their lobbying activities

Nonprofits Rail Against Anti-Lobbying Measure

WASHINGTON – Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Lung Association and several other nonprofit organizations said Tuesday their effectiveness would be hurt by a proposal that would inhibit their lobbying activities

Glendening Just the Guy Next Door to University Park Residents

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Appellate Court Says Forced Injection Didn’t Violate Rights

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Tuesday that a Cumberland mental health facility did not violate a patient’s rights in forcing her to take medication in 1993

Wynn Bill Would Encourage More Federal Workers to Retire Early

WASHINGTON – Maryland Rep

Court Orders Cut in Payments to Retired Baltimore Firefighter

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals said Thursday that a Baltimore firefighter’s pension and workers compensation had to be reduced to the level of his weekly salary at retirement