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Swamp Sunrise
The SwampPresident Bush is on vacation at his Texas ranch. President-elect Barack Obama is on vacation in Hawaii. Congress is in recess. Although the comment has sometimes been attributed to Daniel Webster, it was a New York State judge who wrote,,......Tags: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Government, National Government
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Obama eulogy: Kennedy 'Happy Warrior'
The Swampby Mark Silva ` "Today we say goodbye to the youngest child of Rose and Joseph Kennedy,'' President Barack Obama said today at the public funeral for the last of the three Kennedy brothers who held or sought the presidency.......Tags: Heads of State, Laura Bush, John F. Kennedy, Bo (dog), Government
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No time to go weenie on Maryland gun control
Watch out, ladies and gentlemen, the Maryland Senate — where Democrats outnumber Republicans 35 to 12 — could be going weenie on gun control. Already, they're caving to the "gun enthusiasts" on the proposal to require a license to buy a...
Tags: Firearms, Howard County, Lobbying, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, Annapolis
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Viewpoint: Holtville: A city of 'bright blue skies and marvelous sunrises'
People take a chance when they write about the old days. Chances are we will make a mistake, or two or three. Last week I wrote about the first Carrot Carnival in 1948. My friend Barbara Harrison called to remind me we entered Holtville High School as...
Tags: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Festive Events, Porsche, American Legion, Cheese Corn
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Federal action needs a canned response
When our U.S. congressfolks postponed the federal debt ceiling showdown for three months, the political commentators told us they had once again "kicked the can down the road." As a concerned American, naturally I was, um, concerned. What was this can...Tags: Washington Monument, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia)
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12/15/12
President Obama and Congress have had a long time to avoid the fiscal cliff. In the rush to get away for the holidays, last-minute politics will lead to a rotten deal for everyone. Their actions are irresponsible. Executives of South Florida's main...Tags: Fiscal Cliff, Mitch McConnell, Barack Obama, John McCain, Val Demings
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The massacre this time
Look at what has become national ritual: A horrific shooting in some otherwise ordinary corner of the country — this time a town in Connecticut — with many dead and wounded, shock and grief, wall-to-wall television coverage. The president...Tags: Justice System, Lobbying, Sociology, Interior Policy, Culture
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Don't delay restrictions on assault weapons
Memo to the U.S. Senate: A couple of your members have suggested that we need a national commission to study mass shootings in this country. Not necessary. You can find what you need in support of new firearms regulation right here in Baltimore. I offer...
Tags: Firearms, Weaponry, Daniel Borowy, Interior Policy, Assault
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Holy Land free day still a mystery
Holy Land Experience doesn't want you to know when it schedules its required free day each year out of concern over a possible "uncontrollable situation."
At least that's the conclusion to be drawn by a letter the religion-based theme park sent to the...Tags: Holy Land Experience, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Tourism and Leisure, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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The 25 most powerful people in Central Florida: 16-25
They affect the taxes you pay, the schools your children attend and the roads on which you drive. They can determine which jobs come to town, the concerts and sporting events you can watch and even the places you can ride your bike on the weekend. They...Tags: John Morgan, Executive Branch, Local Elections, Andy Gardiner, Government
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AFP/Florida releases Florida congressional ratings
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelAmericans for Prosperity/Florida has released its 2012 rankings of the Florida congressional delegation. Not a lot of surprises — Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross of Lakeland each get an A+, while locally former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams, R-...
Dec 29, 2008
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