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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Religious freedom under threat at home

    On Friday, Catholics throughout the United States will begin observing two weeks known as the Fortnight for Freedom. For a second consecutive year, the U.S. Catholic Church has set aside this time leading up to <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/4thofjuly/">Independence Day</a> to draw attention to the need to resist erosions of religious liberty so that faith can continue to enrich our public life.
    On Friday, Catholics throughout the United States will begin observing two weeks known as the Fortnight for Freedom. For a second consecutive year, the U.S. Catholic Church has set aside this time leading up to Independence Day to draw attention to the...

    Tags: Justice System, William E. Lori, Archdiocese of Baltimore, Judges, Civil Rights

    2. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. University of Maryland Medical Center to begin layoffs this month

    The University of Maryland Medical Center will send layoff notices to employees at the end of the month as it looks to cut costs in the wake of federal budget cuts and what it and other state hospitals have called inadequate rate increases.
    The University of Maryland Medical Center will send layoff notices to employees at the end of the month as it looks to cut costs in the wake of federal budget cuts and what it and other state hospitals have called inadequate rate increases. Jeffrey...

    Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Glen Burnie, Unemployment, Finance, Government Debt

    3. May 31, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Maryland hospital rate increase recommended

    Maryland hospitals would get some help dealing with federal cuts under a proposed plan that would increase the rates they can charge by 1.65 percent.
    Maryland hospitals would get some help dealing with federal cuts under a proposed plan that would increase the rates they can charge by 1.65 percent. The staff of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, the agency responsible for setting hospital...

    Tags: Medicare, Government Health Care, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Hospitals and Clinics

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Plan B restrictions — better, but not best

    In the United States of 2013, any youngster can walk into a store and buy a bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or some other pain reliever without showing any identification, parental consent or a doctor's order. They don't have to be 15 or 17 or even old enough to know how to make exact change if the cashier will help them out.
    In the United States of 2013, any youngster can walk into a store and buy a bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or some other pain reliever without showing any identification, parental consent or a doctor's order. They don't have to be 15 or 17 or...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Justice System, Judges, U.S. Supreme Court, Birth Control

    5. May 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Md. hospitals say rate vote means jobs cuts

    Maryland hospitals said they will need to cut jobs and patient services after a state panel voted Wednesday to keep hospital rates flat, despite a 2 percent cut in Medicare payments required by federal sequestration.
    Maryland hospitals said they will need to cut jobs and patient services after a state panel voted Wednesday to keep hospital rates flat, despite a 2 percent cut in Medicare payments required by federal sequestration. "There are significant job cuts...

    Tags: Elections, Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, Maryland), Medicare, Insurance, Finance

    6. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Older Americans are front and center during May

    May is Older Americans Month! The Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Aging, which come under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, continue this great tradition and their commitment to recognizing the valuable...

    Tags: Social Media, Justice System, Howard Community College, Howard County, Demographics

    7. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Rate-setting commission recommends no increase in hospital charges

    The state's hospitals would absorb all of the 2 percent Medicare cuts required by federal sequestration under a proposal released Thursday by the state panel that sets hospital rates.
    The state's hospitals would absorb all of the 2 percent Medicare cuts required by federal sequestration under a proposal released Thursday by the state panel that sets hospital rates. The recommendation by the staff of the Health Services Cost Review...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Medicare, Insurance, Finance, Government Health Care

    8. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Reducing liquor outlets won't curb drinking

    Using zoning laws to limit alcohol outlet density won't stop the heaviest drinkers from consuming alcoholic beverages ("Government should use zoning to limit liquor stores, Hopkins researchers say," April 11). Such a solution oversimplifies the problem of alcohol abuse.
    Using zoning laws to limit alcohol outlet density won't stop the heaviest drinkers from consuming alcoholic beverages ("Government should use zoning to limit liquor stores, Hopkins researchers say," April 11). Such a solution oversimplifies the problem of...

    Tags: Substance Abuse, Alcohol Addiction

    9. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Clarksville Paralympian Tatyana McFadden wins Boston Marathon marred by explosions

    Clarksville resident Tatyana McFadden won the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, hours before <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/sns-explosions-reported-at-boston-marathon-site,0,6809346.story" target="_blank">the race was marred by deadly explosions</a> near the finish line.
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    Clarksville resident Tatyana McFadden won the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, hours before the race was marred by deadly explosions near the finish line. Though McFadden added to her resume as one of the elite Paralympic...

    Tags: Spina Bifida, 2012 Summer Paralympics, Cross Country Skiing, Winter Paralympic Games, Paralympic Games

    10. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. HHS Warrior Pride marching band to play Cherry Blossom Parade

    The Havre de Grace High School Warrior Pride Marching Band was chosen to perform in the prestigious Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 13.
    The Havre de Grace High School Warrior Pride Marching Band was chosen to perform in the prestigious Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 13. The marching band auditioned for the parade for the first time and was selected to be a...

    Tags: Festive Events, New York City, Veterans Day, Washington, DC, Amusement and Theme Parks

    11. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Health care reform is cutting costs, improving care

    This week marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. For Marylanders, that means a health care system that is stronger than it was three years ago, and a future that looks even brighter.
    This week marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. For Marylanders, that means a health care system that is stronger than it was three years ago, and a future that looks even brighter. Marylanders who have health insurance now have more...

    Tags: Prescription Drugs, Health Insurance Cost, Small Businesses, Medicare, Insurance

    12. Mar 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Five Harford high schools to graduate at new APGFCU Arena

    Harford Community College's new APGFCU Arena is quickly becoming the venue of choice for many longtime community events, including high school graduations.
    Harford Community College's new APGFCU Arena is quickly becoming the venue of choice for many longtime community events, including high school graduations. This June, five of the county's 10 public high schools plan to hold their commencement...

    Tags: High Schools, Harford Community College, Schools, Aberdeen, Graduation

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