WASHINGTON — Republicans controlling the House moved Wednesday to block a new Federal Communications Commission rule requiring TV stations to disclose online information about political ad buys by candidates, political parties and outside groups. The FCC adopted the rule in ...

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When you put your house up for sale, people will obviously need to come take a look at it. In real estate lingo, the process of having total strangers nose around your house is called a “showing.” This week, we ...

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WASHINGTON — House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that’s become as much about female voters this election year as cracking down on ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Republicans are denouncing tax increases in a budget deal proposed during a special session in Annapolis. Lawmakers convened Monday for a special session that’s expected to last about three days. Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley and the Democratic ...

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WASHINGTON — The second-ranking Democrat in the House has announced his support for gay marriage. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland issued a statement Thursday in response to President Barack Obama’s announcement a day earlier that he favors same-sex marriage. Hoyer ...

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If 20 Republican lawmakers in Missouri have their way, it will soon be illegal for administrators, teachers and even students to talk about homosexuality in the state’s public schools. Derided as the “don’t say gay” bill by opponents, HB 2051 ...

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When you put your house on the market, there are a number of simple things you can do that will substantially increase its value. Some might cost you a few dollars; others won’t take anything more than a bit of ...

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has passed a measure designed to help foster public-private partnerships on big projects like roads and public buildings. The Senate voted 26-20 for the measure on Monday. The Senate bill is the same proposal Gov. ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett defeated seven Republican primary challengers Tuesday and will face Democratic businessman John Delaney in the fall in what is expected to be a hotly contested House race. Preliminary election results show Bartlett with 44 ...

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U.S. Green Building Council presents Wintergreen awards The Maryland Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council recently presented Wintergreen awards to 22 companies, nonprofits and individuals, recognizing excellence and innovation in green building design. Project award winners were: M.C. Dean, regional ...

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