Profile: Ruth Van Mark

Ruth Van Mark is the minority staff director for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee At a Glance Career History: 1982-1988, legislative staff for Rep. Daniel Lungren, R-CA. 1989-1991, legislative director, Rep. James M. Inhofe, R-OK. 1991-1994 staff...

National Mall to get face-lift

Get the Flash Player to see this content. The plan to revamp the National Mall has been completed and approved. Supporters hope the changes will extend the life of the 684-acre public space and make it more user-friendly. But, first, officials need to pay for the...