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Fuzzy Math in Maryland 1 days ago Read More
THE NUMBERS didn't add up. When Maryland distributed aid to school systems for the current fiscal year, Montgomery County received millions less than expected. Perplexed county leaders repeatedly ...
Terms of Trade 4 days ago Read More
MANY FORCES helped propel Barack Obama to victory in the presidential election in 2008: the financial crisis, an unpopular war in Iraq, dissatisfaction with President Bush -- not to mention his ow...
Mr. Richardson Withdraws 4 days ago Read More
NEW MEXICO Gov. Bill Richardson (D) made the right call in withdrawing as President-elect Barack Obama's choice for commerce secretary. Given the ongoing grand jury investigation into his administ...
Saving D.C. Services 4 days ago Read More
AS ONE OF its last acts of last year, the D.C. Council voted to raise parking meter rates. Not only is higher-priced parking good public policy, but council members wanted to raise money to restor...