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Lost jobs, higher costs: Obamacare hits home
On this Memorial Day weekend, as we remember with deepest gratitude the sacrifice of America's military heroes, we also offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims of the Oklahoma tragedy. I've dedicated a half-dozen columns to the single most...
Tags: Nancy Pelosi, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Justice System, Judges, Employment Opportunities
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The most qualified Harford school chief candidate works a mere two blocks away [Commentary]
Call me befuddled if you wish, but I still don't get the Harford County Board of Education's decision to name an interim superintendent for up to year while the board takes its time to find a permanent replacement for Robert Tomback. On Monday night,...
Tags: Harford County, Executive Branch, Teaching and Learning, Government, Local Elections
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Obama should do more than talk about creating jobs
I recently read the article, "President talks economy, jobs in Baltimore" (May 18). In one of the last paragraphs, Rep. Andy Harris, a Republican, is quoted as describing President Barack Obama's visit to Baltimore as "another photo op on a campaign-style...
Tags: Barack Obama, Andrew P Harris
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Democrat Conti to run for Anne Arundel executive
Joanna Conti will make her bid to become the next county executive for Anne Arundel County official on June 13. Conti, a Democrat, announced on Thursday that she'll kick off her campaign with a $25-per-person fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in...
Tags: Laura Neuman, Glen Burnie
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Bringing shame on his profession [Editorial]
Regardless of how most of us feel about individual elected officials or their leanings on particular policies, it's a fair observation that a lot of people get involved with politics because they want to make a difference. Some lose their moral...Tags: Corporate Crime, Public Officials, Dwayne Johnson, Bribery, Government
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HdG candidate grateful for votes [Letter]
Editor: I am very grateful to the voters of Havre de Grace, this was my first attempt to serve as a member of the City Council. I was not elected, however, the number of votes I received was impressive and most gratifying. Thank you and I shall...Tags: Havre de Grace
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Progress on immigration
Just when Washington looked like it was completely preoccupied with the scandals, real and imaginary, swirling around the White House, a group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate managed the unexpected (and, these days, extraordinary): They...
Tags: Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Orrin Hatch, Lindsey O. Graham, U.S. House of Representatives, Patrick Leahy
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After months of debate, Boy Scouts' ban on openly gay youth lifted
In an emotionally charged vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting in January, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes toward gays and lesbians. After months of debate in local districts, more than 61...
Tags: Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, Robin Williams, Protestant Convention, Social Organizations, Youth Organizations
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Carroll Board of Education approves 2014 budget
The Carroll County Board of Education approved a $329.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2014 Wednesday by a 3-2 vote, but board members made it clear they believe more funding for Carroll County Public Schools is needed in future years. "We...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Teachers, Local Government, Teaching and Learning
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Laurel car wash in running for best in nation
A Laurel car wash is in the running to be named best car wash/detail shop in the country, and its owner has already won a trip to Las Vegas. Second Street Car Wash, located on Route 1 at Laurel Avenue, is a finalist in radio and television personality...Tags: Ceremonies, Laurel, Radio Industry, Awards and Prizes, Radio
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Havre de Grace mayor, council members take oaths for new terms
Havre de Grace City Councilmen Fred Cullum, John Correri and Randy Craig were sworn into their new council terms, and Mayor Wayne Dougherty was back at the helm for another term Monday night. After spending about an hour and half in closed session, the...
Tags: Finance, FEMA, Local Elections, Justice System, Havre de Grace
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Delaney looks to infrastructure funding in first bill
Maryland's newest member of the House of Representatives introduced his first bill on Wednesday, a new infrastructure funding proposal that has won bipartisan support in an otherwise divided Congress. Rep. John Delaney, the Potomac Democrat who has...Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Lloyd Doggett, Annapolis, Tim Cook
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