Monday, Jun. 17, 2002 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Property values are up across the region. Not surprisingly, D.C. Residents pay a higher per-capita tax than almost everyone else in the nation. A look at how property is taxed, and how you can challenge high assessments.

Europe and much of Asia both have comprehensive rail systems that serve their populations well. But in America, Amtrak seems to always be in trouble. Last month, it announced that all train service would have to halt in July unless it...