Despite national polls showing tea party support at record lows as a result of the government shutdown, Maryland’s largest tea party said it has drawn new members.
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Scientists Deal with Shutdown Fallout, Fear for Future Research
Scientists are scrambling to recover after the government shutdown forced their research to go dark and cut off federal funding for weeks. And the already beleaguered scientific community fears that another shutdown in January could be devastating.
Furloughed NASA Goddard Employees Back to Work
With the government shutdown over, life is returning to normal for employees at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Voter Poll Shows Brown Ahead of Gansler, Partisan Agreement on Shutdown
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was 20 percentage points ahead of Attorney General David Gansler in the governor’s race as likely voters provided insight to public opinion on Maryland and national politics in a new poll.
Shutdown Means Early Curtain Call for Performers
Glen Echo Park and its arts groups are facing thousands of dollars in losses due to the government shutdown.
Shutdown has Meant Shorter Commute Times
The government shutdown has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, but shorter commutes for many others.
Members of Congress Open WW II Memorial to Vets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of Congress join with World War II vets in entering the grounds of the World War II memorial in Washington despite its closure because of the government shutdown.
Graphic: Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Shutdown Pay
Members of Congress are still being paid during the government shutdown. Some have decided to donate their pay to charities or keep their paychecks.
“Shutdown Central” Provides for Federal Employees
Furloughed federal employees are getting everything from free burgers to drink specials thanks to the generosity of local businesses.
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.