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Rift Grows Between U.S. Conference of Mayors and the White House

A delegation of mayors cancelled a scheduled visit to the White House this week after the Trump Administration ramped up attacks on sanctuary cities.

January 25, 2018 - The Washington Times

Amtrak Train Derails Near Philadelphia—At Least Six Confirmed Dead

A northbound Amtrak Northeast Regional train derailed after leaving the Philadelphia Amtrak station around 9:30 p.m, on May 12. The scene was called a disaster, with the first of the seven cars that derailed severely crushed. No cause was given.

May 13, 2015 - The Washington Times

Atlanta Revamps Public Housing

Howard Husock catalogs the accomplishments of Renee Glover, the controversial leader of the Atlanta Housing Authority.

November 11, 2010 - The Washington Times

Ag Secretary Concerned Over Farms-to-Forests Conversion

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has ordered the revision of a forecasting model related to congressional climate legislation that makes the conversion of farmland to forests more lucrative than producing food.

December 30, 2009 - The Washington Times

130,000 Homeless Veterans

This article, by Dr. Ellen Bassuk of the National Center on Family Homelessness, explores the challenges faced by returning veterans in housing.

December 9, 2009 - The Washington Times

States Look to Claim Part of $69 Billion in Infrastructure Funds

The Obama Administration is set to announce a new jobs bill and state officials are clamoring to get their hands on some of the $69 billion the federal government is dedicating to the next batch of stimulus-related infrastructure projects.

December 8, 2009 - The Washington Times

Cars and Houses Brought Back the Economy

The economy is up 3.5% in the 3rd quarter, thanks in large part to government subsidies for car and home buying. Otherwise, the impact of the stimulus has been muted, says The Washington Times.

November 1, 2009 - The Washington Times

Infrastructure Capacity May Limit Smart Growth Plans

Ordinances in several Maryland counties that limit development were schools and sewers are in short supply may thwart the state's efforts to focus development in built-up areas.

July 1, 2007 - The Washington Times

Review of Sprawl: A Compact History

A review of "Sprawl: A Compact History," a book by Robert Bruegmann.

December 13, 2005 - The Washington Times

A Tunnel In Riverside?

Orange and Riverside Counties may build a 15-mile tunnel to help alleviate traffic congestion -- even though the tunnel would be only a mile away from a major fault line.

November 17, 2005 - The Washington Times

Drilling In Alaskan Refuge Is 'Common Sense'

Environmental activists are using "scare tactics" to attack President Bush's "balanced and people-friendly environmental agenda," argues M. David Stirling.

April 5, 2005 - The Washington Times

All Metro Wants For Christmas Is...

System reliability blamed on lack of dedicated funding.

December 23, 2004 - The Washington Times

Loves Me, Loves Me Not

Baseball again on track to make D.C. home.

December 22, 2004 - The Washington Times

A New Generation Of Homeless Vets?

Veterans of the Iraq war have begun showing up in the nation's homeless centers. Advocates are worried that it is just the beginning.

December 13, 2004 - The Washington Times

Planner Strikes It Rich

D.C. planner's compensation tops $250,000.

December 4, 2004 - The Washington Times

Rising Gas Prices Don't Curtail Gas-Hog Sales

This Washington Times commentary argues that consumers continue to purchase fuel inefficient vehicles despite rising gas prices.

November 2, 2004 - The Washington Times

DC Gets Federal Funding For TOD Projects

Metro will allocate about $11.2 million in federal money for transit-oriented development in the District

August 17, 2003 - The Washington Times

'Censored' EPA Report: What Really Happened

Iain Murray says the White House was justified in editing parts of an EPA report because the global warming studies were "discredited" and "junk science."

July 7, 2003 - The Washington Times

Federal Standards For Local Zoning Boards

Opponents charge Senate Democrats with secretly trying to approve a land use bill that will impose federal standards on local land use.

April 28, 2002 - The Washington Times

'Smart Growth' Bill Will Create More Jobs For APA Members

F. Patricia Callahan alleges that the "The Community Character Act" will use tax dollars to create jobs for APA members, promote a "no-growth agenda," and hurt small property investors.

April 5, 2002 - The Washington Times

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