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Giving taxpayers' money to 'phantoms'
ONE of the maxims of political reporting is "follow the money." Unfortunately, it's difficult to follow the money when where it supposedly goes doesn't exist.
Katherine Heerbrandt: What's the buzz?
Come on. Surely you can't be electioned out yet. The City of Frederick race was just an opening act.
Congress and the Red Cross Team Up to Spread Holiday Joy to Troops Overseas
Members of Congress joined the American Red Cross on Thursday, November 19, to sign holiday cards for United States service members, showing appreciation and support for all they do to protect our nation.
Soldier will likely be fired after alleged desertion
The Army will likely fire a Westminster soldier accused of desertion, even though his family claims he did everything he could to get back to his unit after coming home on emergency leave to care for his sick wife and newborn daughter.
Errors crop up in federal stimulus recovery data for Maryland
The federal Web site set up to provide the public with detailed information on how U.S. stimulus funds are being spent showed millions of dollars distributed to congressional districts that don't exist.
Md. couple bolsters Senate Dems' call for middle-class health care reform
WASHINGTON - The struggle to maintain affordable health care coverage may end a Maryland family's 14-year "good run" of operating their own businesses.
Bartlett knows throwing money at a problem doesna t work
There have been few in Washington, as of late, with the foresight of Congressman Bartlett.
Ehrlich Says Voters Remember GOP "Screw Ups"
Former Governor Bob Ehrlich appears on his WBAL talk show after speaking at the Maryland Republican Party Convention.
Army detains Maryland soldier in Afghanistan
Pfc. Christopher Pfeiffer encountered a series of problems with the Army after coming home on an authorized leave to help his wife, who was about to give birth and was suffering serious medical problems.
Bartlett discusses health care, energy, Fort Hood
U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., spoke Friday with a small group gathered at ABC-Barr Construction Institute on Locust Street in Hagerstown.
Reporter's Notebook: Political Notes - Bartlett votes no on health care bill
U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett had a lot of people coming up to thank him for his health care vote at veterans events this week.
YouTube: Two Maryland representatives vote against health care reform bill
Late Saturday evening, just prior to midnight, the Democrats in the House voted to pass their health care reform bill, HR 3962.
House GOP sparks rally against health care bill
House Republicans, including Maryland Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Frederick, rallied against the House health care reform bill Thursday, speaking to a large crowd of supporters chanting "Kill the bill" and "U-S-A, U-S-A." The House is expected to vote on the bill this weekend.
Area residents protest House Democrats' health care bill
Two busloads of area residents went to Washington, D.C., on Thursday to join U.S. Rep.
Thousands Rally To Protest Health Care Bill
Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan.
Another View: Solar roadmap lights the way
If you want to be sure of reaching a destination, you need a map. It's the same with an ambitious goal like ramping up solar energy in America.
Gangs in Montgomery Co. worry Frederick Co. sheriff
After two armed robberies by gang members in Frederick County, Sheriff Chuck Jenkins says Frederick County is seeing the effects of what happens in Montgomery County.
Bartlett argues for broad application of local immigration enforcement program
Frederick 's representative in Congress is closely watching efforts to limit local jurisdictions who participate in a federal immigration enforcement program.
Reporter's Notebook: Political Notes - Sewer funding should keep rates down
Turns out Frederick County residents haven't been flushing away their money. The state has a "flush tax" fee that goes into a fund to improve sewer and septic systems, making them more environmentally sound.
County praises support of federal agency
The new state director of a federal agency touted more than $3.5 million received by Allegany County communities to support infrastructure improvements during his visit here as well as education and public safety projects.
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