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Charges Dropped in Slaying; Suspect Freed After 20 Months
Prosecutors in Prince George's County dropped charges this week against a man who was about to be tried in the high-profile slaying of a liquor store clerk, an action that comes six months after a co-defendant in the case was acquitted at trial.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Md.'s Van Hollen Goes National
ALBUQUERQUE -- Ever since he ousted a popular Republican congresswoman in 2002, Rep. Chris Van Hollen has enjoyed a reputation as a giant-slayer. Now the Montgomery County legislator is wielding his grass-roots organizing experience as head of the Democrats' House campaigns nationwide, hoping t ... more »
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Robbery Might Be Latest Of Attacks Targeting Asians
Two women were robbed outside a home in Silver Spring this week, the latest in a series of attacks that has led police to think assailants might be targeting Asian residents, following them to their homes and confronting them outside.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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O'Malley Considers Furloughs, Elimination of Vacant Jobs
Although Maryland has no plans for widespread layoffs to ease its budget crunch, state workers might be required to take several days of unpaid leave in coming months, Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) said yesterday.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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A Student Surge In Inner Suburbs
Schools in Washington's inner suburbs have put more seats in classrooms this fall as economic and demographic shifts bring a windfall of new students.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Inouye Praises Stevens's Integrity
A Democratic senator who has been a longtime friend of Sen. Ted Stevens took the witness stand yesterday to defend the integrity of the powerful Alaska Republican, who is battling corruption charges.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Law Equalizes Coverage For Mental, Physical Care
An estimated 113 million Americans, including hundreds of thousands in the Washington region, will receive better insurance coverage for their mental health and substance abuse problems because of landmark legislation that for the first time requires mental and physical illnesses to be treated...
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Separate Federal Charges Are Brought Against Bethesda Pipe Bomb Suspect
A Bethesda teenager now faces federal charges in connection with what authorities say were his efforts to build pipe bombs using materials stored in his bedroom and to make fake federal IDs.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Home Builders, Broker Charged With Theft
They promised to deliver brick-front colonials in a sparkling new subdivision in Upper Marlboro, homes on as much as an acre of land for as little as $370,000.
Washington Post  –  Oct 10, 2008 03:51 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Photo from WUSA9.com Good News In Economic Crisis
There are some big ticket items that are actually dropping in price.
WUSA9.com  –  Oct 10, 2008 01:33 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
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