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    May 19, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  1. How not to run a local government

    One of the more enjoyable aspects of my public career was an excellent relationship with public safety unions. Law enforcement, fire and EMT groups were supportive of my races for the state legislature, Congress and governor.
    One of the more enjoyable aspects of my public career was an excellent relationship with public safety unions. Law enforcement, fire and EMT groups were supportive of my races for the state legislature, Congress and governor. Although not unheard of,...

    Tags: National Government, Public Employees, Safety of Citizens, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Pension and Welfare

    2. May 3, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. With same-sex marriage now available, state to end benefits for domestic partners

    The O'Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won't be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore.
    The O'Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won't be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore. If they want coverage, they'll have to get married. The policy change is the...

    Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Martin O'Malley, Marriage, Civil and Public Service, Defense of Marriage Act

    3. May 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Perez vote delayed as confirmation fight intensifies

    WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee vote on Labor Secretary nominee Tom Perez was postponed hours before it was set to take place Wednesday, highlighting what appears to be a growing partisan fight over the confirmation of the former Maryland official. 
    WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee vote on Labor Secretary nominee Tom Perez was postponed hours before it was set to take place Wednesday, highlighting what appears to be a growing partisan fight over the confirmation of the former Maryland official. ...

    Tags: White House, Martin O'Malley, Republican Party, Tom Harkin, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013)

    4. May 7, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. The hollowing out of government

    The chemical and fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, where at least 15 were killed and more than 200 injured a few weeks ago hadn't been fully inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration since 1985. (A partial inspection by a different agency in 2011 resulted in $5,250 in fines.)
    The chemical and fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, where at least 15 were killed and more than 200 injured a few weeks ago hadn't been fully inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration since 1985. (A partial inspection by a...

    Tags: Republican Party, Business, Taxation, Health Care Reform (2009), Internal Revenue Service

    5. May 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Maryland makes minor lawbreakers pay twice

    Have you ever just messed up? I'm not talking about leaving your coffee on the roof of your car. I mean a major, life-altering mistake. Think fiscal cliff-level personal disaster. Now imagine paying for the mistake with jail time — then continuing to pay for the rest of your life by being shut out of every new opportunity to reestablish yourself.
    Have you ever just messed up? I'm not talking about leaving your coffee on the roof of your car. I mean a major, life-altering mistake. Think fiscal cliff-level personal disaster. Now imagine paying for the mistake with jail time — then continuing...

    Tags: Rentals, Misdemeanors, Employment Opportunities, Prisons, Fiscal Cliff

    6. May 3, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Getty and Kasemeyer discuss state politics with students at McDaniel

    On April 17, State Senators Joe Getty, R-Baltimore and Carroll counties, and Ed Kasemeyer, D-Baltimore and Howard counties, shared anecdotes and answered questions from about 50 McDaniel College students who had gathered in a lecture room at Hill Hall for the occasion.
    On April 17, State Senators Joe Getty, R-Baltimore and Carroll counties, and Ed Kasemeyer, D-Baltimore and Howard counties, shared anecdotes and answered questions from about 50 McDaniel College students who had gathered in a lecture room at Hill Hall for...

    Tags: National Government, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Annapolis, Health Care Reform (2009), Elections

    7. May 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Products are cheap, lives are not

    Deadly industrial accidents in the developing world are tragically common, but the recent collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh that took the lives of more than 500 workers has captured the American public's attention, and no wonder. Knowingly or unknowingly, most Americans at some point have purchased clothing or other items made in Bangladesh, where factory workers labor under sweatshop conditions and employers keep manufacturing costs down by ignoring safety and building code violations. Such skimping on safety is what allows Walmart and other giant retailers to offer the everyday low prices that attract U.S. consumers.
    Deadly industrial accidents in the developing world are tragically common, but the recent collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh that took the lives of more than 500 workers has captured the American public's attention, and no wonder. Knowingly or...

    Tags: Consumers, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Dresses (clothing), Bangladesh, Consumer Goods Industries

    8. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Toxic waste in Severn wells investigated

    Groundwater contamination from toxic waste dumped decades ago at a nearby factory in the Severn area has prompted widespread testing of residential wells and put eight homes on bottled water, state officials said.
    Groundwater contamination from toxic waste dumped decades ago at a nearby factory in the Severn area has prompted widespread testing of residential wells and put eight homes on bottled water, state officials said. The eight households have been...

    Tags: Water Supply, Johns Hopkins University, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Emerson Electric Company

    9. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Baltimore County Fire Department's dangerous understaffing

    Over two years have passed since firefighter Mark Falkenhan was killed at an apartment fire on Dowling Circle in Towson. His death resulted, in part, from a collapse of the Incident Command System (ICS), when first-arriving units were faced with heavy fire and multiple rescues. ICS is a procedural policy for ensuring that command and control mechanisms are continually utilized during mitigation efforts at every incident. "Command" is assumed by the officer of the first-arriving unit and passed to the responding chief officer upon his or her arrival.
    Over two years have passed since firefighter Mark Falkenhan was killed at an apartment fire on Dowling Circle in Towson. His death resulted, in part, from a collapse of the Incident Command System (ICS), when first-arriving units were faced with heavy...

    Tags: Kevin Kamenetz, Prince George's County, Fires, Towson

    10. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Mayor's bill would require city workers to pay into pensions

    With the pension system for City Hall workers facing nearly $700 million in unfunded liabilities, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is introducing legislation today that would require employees to start contributing part of their salaries to the fund.
    With the pension system for City Hall workers facing nearly $700 million in unfunded liabilities, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is introducing legislation today that would require employees to start contributing part of their salaries to the fund....

    Tags: Safety of Citizens, Civil and Public Service, Judges, Pension and Welfare, Justice System

    11. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Board questions deputy mayor's place in fire pension system

    Members of Baltimore's fire and police pension board are questioning whether one of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's top aides should remain part of the lucrative pension system that covers sworn public safety officers.
    Members of Baltimore's fire and police pension board are questioning whether one of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's top aides should remain part of the lucrative pension system that covers sworn public safety officers. Administration officials say...

    Tags: Natural Disasters, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Safety of Citizens, Government, Local Government

    12. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. State's health workers deserve protection from violence

    Workplace violence is a serious occupational hazard in hospitals and other health care facilities, a fact that has escaped an unsuspecting public. Nationally, nursing assistants employed by nursing homes have the highest incidence of workplace assault...

    Tags: Nursing, Nursing Homes, Memorial Day, Culture, Hospitals and Clinics

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