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Md. lawmakers have mixed reactions to Obama's job speech
After hearing President Barack Obama plead Thursday for speedy passage of his $447 billion jobs package, Maryland lawmakers were divided about whether the plan would reduce the nation's stubbornly high unemployment.
State Democrats expressed near-...Tags: Barack Obama, Crofton, Labor Markets, Elijah E. Cummings, Benjamin L. Cardin
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First lady announces restaurant chain's plan to cut calories, sodium
— First Lady Michelle Obama applauded the parent company of Olive Garden and Red Lobster Thursday for pledging to cut calories and sodium at its restaurants over the next 10 years. Speaking at the Olive Garden, a restaurant known for its all-you-...Tags: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Children's Health, Companies and Corporations, Obesity, Parenting
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Michelle Obama get's moving on chains
The Baltimore SunJill Rosen went to Michelle Obama's Olive Garden press conference. "I didn't even get a breadstick," Rosen said, but she did hear the first lady commend the Darden Group's pledge to reduce sodium on fat on its menus. Here's Rosen's story. You can...Tags: Food Industry, White House, Obesity, Paulette Goddard, Olive Garden
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Honor Independence Day by helping returning veterans
The president's announcement of the start of Afghanistan troop withdrawals marks a new phase in the war on terror. No group of Americans will be happier about the reduction of forces in harm's way than our service members and their families. And whether...Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Defense, Elections, Real Estate, Veterans Affairs
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Tuesday morning talkers: Senator points loaded gun at reporter
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • At least the gun was pink: ...Tags: Elections, Central Intelligence Agency
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Team Mark, Wine Bin team up for fundraiser to help fight cancer
Last month I wrote about Team Mark, a group that promotes community involvement and charitable fundraising in memory of Mark Hollingsworth, a local husband and father who died from cancer in July 2010. Team Mark participated in the Athleta Iron Girl...Tags: Ellicott City, Pumpkin, Music, Linthicum, Triathlon
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River Hill High School marching band back in tune after two-year hiatus
After a two-year break, the River Hill High School marching band under the direction of Joe Fischer has returned with a wonderful halftime show. They are performing the music from the Cirque de Soleil show, "La Nouba." You have only one more...Tags: Linthicum, Entertainment Events, Clarksville, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Music
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The sad spectacle of Obama's super PAC
How many billionaires does it take to buy a presidential election? We're about to find out. The 2012 campaign is likely to be a battle between one group of millionaires and billionaires supporting President Barack Obama and another group supporting his...Tags: Republican Party, Barack Obama, Federal Election Commission, Political Systems, Newt Gingrich
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Baltimore's fight against hunger gets healthy
When a load of bagged salad arrived at the Fishes & Loaves food pantry in West Baltimore recently, people scooped it up quickly.
Salad is a treat for the more than 100 people who come to the pantry each month but usually face a limited choice of high-...Tags: Govans, High Blood Pressure, United Way , Lexington Market, Obesity
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Harford businessmen visit White House
Andrew P. Klein, president of Harford County based Klein's ShopRite of Maryland, and Marshall J. Klein, vice-president of operations of Klein's ShopRite, were recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, July 20.
The...Tags: Harford County, Food Industry, Wakefern Food Corp., Homes, Maryland
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UMB to host summit on childhood obesity
Jay Perman feels a touch ashamed now of the thoughts he had when he first started seeing droplets of fat in the livers of adolescent patients.
Like any person on the street might, the pediatrician believed these hefty kids simply needed to stop gorging...Tags: Health and Safety at School, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Conservation, Recipes, Vaccines
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No disrespect, but 3 is back on track
The iconic No. 3 may be back in the Sprint Cup starting lineup one day, a possibility that may send some NASCAR fans into an emotional tizzy. That number belonged to Dale Earnhardt, the late, great Intimidator on the NASCAR circuit. Would it be...Tags: Kurt Busch, F-bomb Dropping, Entertainment Events, Auto Racing, Carl Edwards
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