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Adult store is targeted
The Love Craft adult video store in North Laurel violates zoning laws and must close or move, Howard County officials say, though they expect a prolonged legal battle over the issue. The county recently lost a decade-long legal struggle to displace a...Tags: Prince George's County, Ellicott City, Personal Service, People, Adults
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Ulman moves to speed up project review process
Because development is big business in Howard County and generates tax revenue, elected officials pay attention when the industry is hurting. After complaints from builders about how long it takes to get projects through the county review process, County...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Lower House, Ellicott City, Parliament, Roscoe G Bartlett
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We think: Kosmas, Blythe, Putnam and Stearns would serve voters best
In a time of war and economic turmoil, the choice of a president could not be more important. But the success of the next resident of the White House may depend on the partners he has at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue in the U.S. Capitol. This is a...Tags: Tom Feeney, Wildlife, The White House, Tom DeLay, Cliff Stearns
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Several lawmakers face same opponent again
Associated Press WriterWhen it comes to choosing who represents them in Congress, many voters are experiencing deja vu. Eleven congressional races -- in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Washington, New York, Florida, Nevada and North Carolina --...Tags: Robin Hayes, Upper House, Brighton Park, Parliament, Government
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Stronger financial reporting urged in NJ
Associated Press WriterNew Jersey lawmakers are being urged to more diligently police their own conduct by requiring more detailed disclosure of their financial interests. A bipartisan group of legislators in the Senate and Assembly wants to require lawmakers to list their...Tags: Corporate Crime, Local Authority, Fraud, Government, Political Systems
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Energy costs a factor in Michigan US Senate race
Associated Press WriterA gallon of gas costs more than twice what it did six years ago, the last time incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Carl Levin was up for re-election. The average statewide cost for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.27 per gallon as of Friday, according to AAA...Tags: Wildlife, Parliament, Prices, Carl Levin, National Government
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8th State Senate District campaign
sid.cassese@newsday.comState Sen. Charles Fuschillo's Democratic opponent, Carol Gordon, called him "a very nice man" whom she is campaigning to replace in Albany. If elected, Gordon said she would "enhance" the post and "take it to another level." The contest is to represent...Tags: Upper House, Babylon, Colleges and Universities, Parliament, Criminal Laws
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State to protect consumer against bad contractors
State legislators came through for homeowners in a big way last week, approving a law aimed at prosecuting and preventing home improvement fraud. Now the important work begins. If consumers don't know about their new rights, the law is just another...Tags: Corporate Crime, Catasauqua, Allentown, Lawyers, Fraud
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Extra push in Congress next month?
The associated pressAfter consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials...Tags: Unemployment, The White House, Barack Obama, National Government, Government
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Groups' accounts enable lobbies to ante up millions for legislators
Tallahassee BureauOn paper, Florida takes a tough stand when it comes to money in politics. No candidate may accept a contribution of more than $500. A gift ban bars lobbyists from buying officeholders so much as a cup of coffee. But this campaign season, legislators...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Campaign Finance, Boca Raton, Government, National Government
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Term limits exist for very good reason
Unimpressed by Charles de Gaulle's droll observation that the graveyards are full of indispensable men, Michael Bloomberg, New York City's 108th mayor, has decided that he is indispensable. So the law limiting mayors to two terms must be revised to...Tags: Local Authority, Michael Bloomberg, Censorship, National Government, Government
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Stand Against Hate Crimes
Ten years ago today, America was stunned by the tragic story of a 21-year-old college student in Wyoming who had been beaten severely by two men, tied to a fence and left alone for 18 hours before he was found. The victim was Matthew Shepard and, as he...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Wethersfield, Minority Groups, Assault, Murder
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