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Michael Laris

Michael Laris

Transportation Reporter at The Washington Post

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Michael Laris
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Congress saddled scam victims with taxes. A new bill would change that. - The Washington Post

Legislation from two House Democrats would restore a deduction for personal casualty losses and could mean refunds of hundreds of thousands of dollars for some victims.
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D.C. area winter storm disrupts travel with slippery roads, iced-ov...

Depending on where you had to be, the heaviest snowstorm to hit the Washington area in more than two years was a glorious gift or a time-sucking headache.
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Metro isn’t following procedures to prevent collisions, audit finds...

Metro workers responsible for maintaining key safety systems that help prevent collisions are not following internal procedures, according to an audit.
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Metro is likely to avoid extreme cuts. But expect higher fares. - T...

More cash from D.C., Maryland and Virginia will probably prevent extreme cuts to Metro service, such as closed stations. But fare hikes and other cuts are possible.
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5 Red Line Metro stations will be closed this summer for constructi...

Red Line service between Fort Totten to Glenmont will be shut down during the summer so workers can build connections with Maryland’s Purple Line project.
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Chinese Americans visit Md. cemeteries ahead of Qing Ming Festival ...

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association led visits to five cemeteries for an early celebration of the tomb-sweeping festival to honor ancestors.
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How a cargo ship took down Baltimore's Key Bridge - The Washington ...

To bridge experts, the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after being hit by a heavy cargo ship early Tuesday was as inevitable as it was devastating.

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Officials studied Baltimore bridge risks, but not cargo ship collis...

After 9/11 and the 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse, Maryland officials rushed to protect Baltimore’s Key Bridge. But they didn’t anticipate a cargo ship strike.
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Baltimore bridge probe focuses on electrical issues, says NTSB’s Ho...

Jennifer Homendy is testifying before a Senate panel and answering questions about last month’s ship collision that took down Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
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Senate investigation shows scam victims being taxed on their stolen...

The report includes interviews with victims and tax experts who described the cascading misfortune faced by retirees who say they feel a deep sense of betrayal.
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Baltimore bridge collapse highlights outdated safety standards, exp...

Engineers say the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge shows how U.S. system hasn’t evolved to keep up with modern challenges