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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Parole Bill Would Limit O'Malley's Decision Time On Life Sentences

The Maryland General Assembly could soon pass a bill limiting the governor's say in parole decisions. The House of Delegates is expected to take up the proposal Tuesday.

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A legislative committee has decided to increase a fee that car dealers are allowed to charge for paperwork related to buying a new car.

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Amtrak is seeking nearly $1.3 billion to speed trains between Boston and Washington.

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Severe storms have left more than 23,000 customers without electricity in Virginia.

Mayor Vincent Gray No Longer Backs Former Campaign Chair

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray says he's withdrawn the name of his former campaign chair from consideration to head the Washington Convention Center and Sports Authority.

Prince William Teacher Accused Of Indecent Relationship With Student

Police in Prince William County, Va., say a local teacher has been accused of taking indecent liberties with a 16-year-old male student.

Virginia Woman Attacks National Gallery Painting

A woman from Alexandria, Va., faces criminal charges and will undergo a mental evaluation after attacking a Gauguin oil painting at the National Gallery.

Power Breakfast: Federal Investigation Of W. Va. Coal Mining Accident

It was the worst coal mining accident in the U.S. in 40 years. One year ago, on April 5th, 2010, a build-up of methane gas fueled an explosion inside Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia. 29 men were killed.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Prince George's Schools Ordered To Pay Millions To Foreign Teachers

The public school system in Maryland's Prince George's County is being ordered to pay millions of dollars to more than a thousand foreign teachers, following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Consider This With Fred Fiske: Joining The (Discount) Club

This week, Fred Fiske considers discount membership clubs, where "grazing" may be delectable but the bulk sizes can get out of hand.

King Assassination Marked With Workers' Rally In D.C.

Monday marks the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Local union members and representatives of the NAACP used the occasion to rally support for workers around the region.

Fairfax Police Chief: Video Cameras Make Review Board Unnecessary

In Virginia, members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are considering a proposal to create a panel of citizens that would be able to conduct investigations of police misconduct. But the chief of police and the county executive are strongly opposed to the idea.

Montgomery County Exec. Presents Plan To Help Latino Youth

In Maryland, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is unveiling a plan to help Latino young people who face many challenges, including the highest dropout rates and the highest teen pregnancy rates in the county.

NAACP, Wells Fargo Open Financial Literacy Center In D.C.

The NAACP and Wells Fargo are working together to address racial discrimination in the housing market. The NAACP sued the company over racial discrimination, but it pulled the suit so it could partner with the bank.

Hydraulic Fracturing Under Scrutiny In Watershed States

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is calling for a comprehensive federal analysis of Marcellus Shale drilling in the six Bay Watershed states.

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