Experts say a nearly endless list of problems makes change difficult to achieve.
Congressional Hockey: Lobbyists and Congressmen Face Off for Charity
Lobbyists and congressmen hit the ice at the 8th Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge.
Mikulski, Democrats Press for Final Decision on Expanding Overtime Pay
Mikulski and fellow Democrats push for updates in overtime pay proposal.
Obama Budget Request Reflects Global Engagement on Multiple Fronts
The Obama administration is requesting $50.1 billion in next year’s budget to fund a foreign policy that Secretary of State John Kerry has characterized as U.S. global engagement “in arena after arena.”
Edwards, Van Hollen Split with White House Over Immigration Raids
Maryland Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen, both Democratic front runners in the U.S. Senate race, have objected to the recent immigration raids targeting migrants in cities across the United States, saying the operations are creating “widespread fear and panic in immigrant communities.”
Homeland Security Officials to Use More Social Media to Screen Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security aims to increase the use of social media significantly in the vetting process of refugees and visa applicants.
Cummings Grills Pharmaceutical Execs on Drug-Price Increases
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D- Baltimore, charged Thursday that huge drug-price increases amounted to “blood money” that hurt vulnerable patients and caused hospital budgets to soar.
New Poll Reveals Tight Maryland Senate Race
New survey of likely Democratic voters in Maryland’s Senate primary shows Chris Van Hollen with a slight lead over Donna Edwards.
Blimp Escape Prompts New Scrutiny by Congress
A giant balloon — dubbed the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System — or JLENS for short — broke free from its mooring station at Maryland’s Aberdeen Proving Ground on Oct. 28.
What’s In A Name: The Washington Professional Football Team
What’s in a name? A look at the Washington NFL team and the controversy surrounding its mascot.