WASHINGTON – Consumer groups Wednesday criticized a Department of Transportation proposal that they claim could free railroads from legal liability for accidents at railroad-highway crossings – and make them less likely to maintain safe intersections
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Editors: This is a retransmission of a story that moved late Tuesday, because of CNS computer problems. Time references in the lede and 6th graf have been updated, and Hoyer’s comments were moved up to the 6th graf.
WASHINGTON – Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Lung Association and several other nonprofit organizations said this week their effectiveness would be hurt by a proposal that would inhibit their lobbying activities
Supreme Court Rules Md. Bank Was Justified in Freezing Account of Bankrupt Customer
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that banks have the right to freeze the accounts of bankrupt customers who owe them money
Appellate Court Says Forced Injection Didn’t Violate Rights
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Tuesday that a Cumberland mental health facility did not violate a patient’s rights in forcing her to take medication in 1993
Nonprofits Rail Against Anti-Lobbying Measure
WASHINGTON – Representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Lung Association and several other nonprofit organizations said Tuesday their effectiveness would be hurt by a proposal that would inhibit their lobbying activities
Clinton Given Bracelet Honoring Slain Md. Trooper
WASHINGTON – President Clinton received a memorial bracelet honoring a slain Maryland state trooper Thursday, as part of a new drug awareness campaign unveiled by a national community anti-drug coalition
Court Orders Cut in Payments to Retired Baltimore Firefighter
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals said Thursday that a Baltimore firefighter’s pension and workers compensation had to be reduced to the level of his weekly salary at retirement