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For many, benefits from health care reform legislation are years away

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Proposals delay coverage of pre-existing conditions, subsidies

Among those hoping for health care reforms soon is Cynthia Cucuzella, who left her job, thus losing her insurance coverage, to attend to son Sam, 20, who suffered a brain injury at a hospital at age 13. Her husband, Alphonso, at right, is on disability for his health problems.

GOP senators misstate nature of Maryland research

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Coburn, McCain list UM grant of $28,900 in 'Stimulus Checkup' report

Coburn, McCain list UM grant of $28,900 in 'Stimulus Checkup'

Baltimore County launching new Web site for recycling program

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Single-stream, weekly collection to begin in February

Baltimore County has unveiled a single-stream recycling program that can help decrease the tonnage of trash and ultimately the costs involved in transporting waste to landfills and incinerators.

Others up ante as Md. slots idle

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Delays mire local casino projects, as nearby states look to expand gambling

Even as slot-machine projects in Maryland stall, other states are betting big on expanded gambling.

Last hurrah for Mount Royal Democratic Club

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Activist community groups displace machine politics

At its last gathering, the ready-to-disband Mount Royal Democratic Club drew one of its biggest crowds in recent years to mark the end of an era Saturday evening at the club's annual holiday bash. Organizers said it was the final hurrah for a club that no longer has a place in an age of community association activism, the Internet and too many other demands on members' time.

Three Republicans near decisions on county races

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

T hree more Republicans are closer to becoming Republican candidates for Howard County executive or the County Council, they said, while party regulars continue to promote the GOP's chances for a big comeback in 2010.

Dixon attorneys ask for mistrial

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:24:00 -0500

Defense team in gift card case claims juror misconduct, poor instructions by judge; mayor was convicted of one misdemeanor embezzlement charge

Defense attorneys for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon asked for a mistrial Friday afternoon, arguing that juror misconduct, confusing evidence and poor instructions by Judge Dennis M. Sweeney contributed to an unfair trial. "The interests of justice mandate that a new trial be granted," lead defense attorney Arnold M. Weiner wrote in a 41-page memo that accompanied his request for a new trial.

Backers of slots parlor in city ask more time

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Developers say project is still on track despite missing self-imposed deadlines

Developers say project is still on track despite missing self-imposed deadlines

House approves package with $900 million for Maryland

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A huge year-end spending measure containing more than $900 million for Maryland projects won House approval Thursday on a largely party-line vote.

Md. retiree health costs spiraling — quietly

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

State's burden for future costs may be country's heaviest

N o wonder Gov. Martin O'Malley and the legislature are ignoring the $16.3 billion in liabilities Maryland has racked up to finance generous health plans for retired state employees.