Environmentalists honor Gilchrest

U.S. Rep. Wayne Gilchrest may have lost the faith of his party's voters in the 1st Congressional District, but he still has the admiration of environmentalists.

The congressman earned several rousing standing ovations - and a few hollers and cheers - as he was honored last night by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters.

After 18 years in Congress, the Eastern Shore Republican was ousted in his primary election earlier this year.

"It's been a privilege to be a member of Congress, an absolute privilege," Mr. Gilchrest said as he accepted the John V. Kabler Award, an annual honor bestowed on a leader...