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    Dec 10, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Government workers deserve no sympathy

    As a taxpayer and a private-sector employee all my life, why should I feel sorry for the federal employees who, on average, make more money than me, have a better pension than I do, have more vacation time to be with their families, and work fewer hours...

    Tags: The Wall Street Journal, Government, Employees

    2. Jul 19, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Prudence and public pensions

    Last week, the board that governs Baltimore County's employee pension system reduced its projection for investment return from 7.875 percent to 7.25 percent, a significant cut as these things go. The trustees of Maryland's much-larger pension plan considered a reduction as well but ultimately voted to keep a 7.75 percent estimate at a meeting Tuesday.
    Last week, the board that governs Baltimore County's employee pension system reduced its projection for investment return from 7.875 percent to 7.25 percent, a significant cut as these things go. The trustees of Maryland's much-larger pension plan...

    Tags: Civil and Public Service, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Baltimore County, Government

    3. Jul 7, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. City selling records containing employees' personal information

    The City of Baltimore has been selling records containing personal information about its employees, including home addresses and driver's license numbers, even though the city's own lawyers say the information cannot legally be disclosed under state law.
    The City of Baltimore has been selling records containing personal information about its employees, including home addresses and driver's license numbers, even though the city's own lawyers say the information cannot legally be disclosed under state law....

    Tags: Local Government, Companies and Corporations, Judges, Vehicles, Government

    4. Dec 8, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Defense contractors, federal employees join to oppose cuts

    A Defense Department funding bill has made bedfellows of two groups more likely to be found in opposite corners: federal labor and federal contractors. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Professional Services Council (PSC)...

    Tags: John McCain, Government, Defense, U.S. Senate, U.S. Department of Defense

    5. Dec 5, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. As 'fiscal cliff' looms, federal workers rally against further pay cuts

    Federal employees in Maryland and elsewhere stepped up pressure on Congress Wednesday to avert the looming fiscal crisis without making significant cuts to government pay and benefits.
    Federal employees in Maryland and elsewhere stepped up pressure on Congress Wednesday to avert the looming fiscal crisis without making significant cuts to government pay and benefits. In rallies across the country and in a new ad campaign running in...

    Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Social Security, Government, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress

    6. Jul 12, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Fire Department clamping down on firefighters' online chatter

    The Baltimore City Fire Department plans to implement new social media guidelines after Chief James S. Clack said he found that firefighters and officers were "crossing the line" by posting inappropriate or sensitive information online.
    The Baltimore City Fire Department plans to implement new social media guidelines after Chief James S. Clack said he found that firefighters and officers were "crossing the line" by posting inappropriate or sensitive information online. The social...

    Tags: Social Media, Companies and Corporations, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), War of 1812, Shootings

    7. Dec 16, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Hoyer, Van Hollen: No more cuts to federal workforce

    As the fiscal cliff looms, two of Maryland's most influential congressmen have a message for those looking to the federal workforce for more savings: Look somewhere else. "Federal workers have already been asked to sacrifice as part of the budget cuts...

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Barack Obama, U.S. Congress, Government Debt

    8. Jun 26, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. 'Fiscal cliff' fix especially steep for workforce

    It's been a difficult year politically for federal workers. It's about to get worse.
    It's been a difficult year politically for federal workers. It's about to get worse. As Congress scrambles for solutions to looming automatic spending cuts and expiring tax breaks, lawmakers and budget experts say the federal workforce is sure to be...

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Ron Johnson

    9. Jun 22, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Union president: Federal work a target for 'wing nuts,' but still a viable career choice

    John Gage, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, has announced he will retire in August after leading the politically powerful union for the past nine years. The Baltimore resident, who is 66, has battled with Congress and the White House over recent cuts to the federal workforce.
    John Gage, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, has announced he will retire in August after leading the politically powerful union for the past nine years. The Baltimore resident, who is 66, has battled with Congress and...

    Tags: Janet Napolitano, Government, Barack Obama, Unions, Executive Branch

    10. Feb 10, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Common Cause: Mayor's skybox should be 'people's skybox'

    A government watchdog group said Thursday that Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has politicized invitations to her office's Ravens skybox, and urged her to include more working-class residents.
    A government watchdog group said Thursday that Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has politicized invitations to her office's Ravens skybox, and urged her to include more working-class residents. "The mayor has made the choice to turn this into a political...

    Tags: Peter O'Malley, Auto Racing, Water Supply, Business Enterprises, Government

    11. Aug 16, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Bisciotti says decision to hire Harbaugh over Ryan came down to chemistry

    Ravens owner <strong>Steve Bisciotti</strong> continued to express optimism that the team will sign Pro Bowl defensive tackle <strong>Haloti Ngata</strong> to an extension.
    Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti continued to express optimism that the team will sign Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to an extension. But Bisciotti sounded surprised that the deal hasn't happened already. "I'm having a hard time giving away $60...

    Tags: Todd Heap, Ed Dickson, American Football Conference, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Pro Bowl

    12. Jul 7, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Legendary Colts tight end John Mackey dies at 69

    John Mackey changed the game of football on and off the field. The former Baltimore Colt brought grace to a position that had been known for its brutality, and he made the first real headway in the NFL players' fight to earn a more equal share of the pie.
    John Mackey changed the game of football on and off the field. The former Baltimore Colt brought grace to a position that had been known for its brutality, and he made the first real headway in the NFL players' fight to earn a more equal share of the pie....

    Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Diseases and Illnesses, San Francisco 49ers, Ozzie Newsome, NFL Draft

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