Airport Departures,645

WASHINGTON – Washington National Airport had some of the most punctual airplane departures in August, according to a Transportation Department report issued earlier this month

Democrats Criticize GOP Budget Cuts on Federal Workers

WASHINGTON – Washington-area Democrats in Congress attacked Republican budget proposals Friday that they say unfairly target pay and benefits of federal workers

Maryland Members Vote Party Line in Medicare Roll Call

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s eight representatives voted along straight party lines Thursday evening during House passage of the GOP Medicare reform bill

Park Service Seeks Public’s Help Redesigning Pennsylvania Ave.

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service solicited the public for ideas this week on ways to make the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House more beautiful and secure

CNS,MD Delegation,465

WASHINGTON – State legislators Wednesday came to the Capitol seeking answers from Maryland congressmen about how deeply federal budget cuts will slash checks for welfare, Medicare and student loans

Regional Board Considers Improvements to Wilson Bridge Corridor

WASHINGTON – A regional planning board considered options Wednesday ranging from adding ferry service to imposing tolls at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to ease traffic during needed repairs and after

Court Says Salisbury Man Was Given Proper Trial

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday that a Salisbury man was properly convicted for breaking into an apartment and stealing jewelry, despite the defendant’s claim that the evidence against him was circumstantial

Maryland Split in AFL-CIO Presidential Race

WASHINGTON – Labor unions in Maryland are nearly evenly split between the two candidates squaring off in organized labor’s first contested presidential election in a century