Experts Say Day of Passion Rarely Sparks Crimes of Passion

WASHINGTON – Statistically speaking, broken hearts may be more prevalent than broken arms on Valentine’s Day

Maryland Lawmakers Like a Lot, Worry a Little, About Clinton Budget

WASHINGTON – Maryland did “very well” in President Clinton’s proposed budget for fiscal 2001, said members of the state’s congressional delegation, citing proposals to improve transportation and protect natural resources here

Bradley Gets Lukewarm Reception During College Park Campaign Stop

WASHINGTON – Bill Bradley brought his Democratic presidential campaign to the University of Maryland College Park where he got a lukewarm response from about 1,000 supporters and curious onlookers Friday

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Bill Bradley Brings Campaign to College Park

WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Bill Bradley will rally in College Park Friday in an effort to boost his chances in Maryland, which supporters and some pollsters call a very competitive state for the former senator

Law Says Maryland Vintners Can Sell No Wine Across State Lines

WASHINGTON – The Fiore Winery in Pylesville is known for its red wines, but out-of-state aficionados who want to sample its “very nice” cabernet sauvignon or the more unusual chambourcin wine are pretty much out of luck

Clinton Gun-Licensing Plan Has Maryland Gun Owners Fired Up

WASHINGTON – At the Arrow and Bullet store in Hagerstown, owner Bill Scally said he doesn’t see much good that can come out of President Clinton’s proposal to require a license to buy a handgun

Advocates Say Plan to Insure Parents Would Close ‘Enormous’ Health Care Gap

WASHINGTON – President Clinton’s $50 billion proposal to expand state children’s health insurance programs could help close an enormous gap in coverage for low-income parents in Maryland, say advocates in the state

Snow Day is No Day Off for Maryland Congressional Delegation Staffers

WASHINGTON – The snow that emptied the streets of Washington also quieted the halls of Congress for a second day Wednesday, but for staffers in at least half of the Maryland delegation’s offices it was just another workday

Clinton’s Gun-Control Plan Could Expedite Smart-Gun Technology

WASHINGTON – Glendening administration officials hailed President Clinton’s interest in “smart-gun” technology, saying federal involvement will give companies the money and the incentive to see that it becomes a reality

Maryland Officials Crow Over Gains in Children’s Health Insurance

WASHINGTON – A Maryland program to bring health insurance to poor children has exceeded supporters’ hopes, giving the state a head start on President Clinton’s call to reach even further into communities that lack health coverage