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• Happy Hanukkah!

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  
  To our Jewish friends and readers, I like to extend wishes for a Happy Hanukkah. May this holiday season bring your family happiness and peace. Shalom.
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  Posted: December 11, 2009, 6:01pm EST
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• Say No to Arundel Mills Slots

  —Red Maryland

  Supposedly, the Anne Arundel County Council will vote tomorrow whether or not to approve slots at the Arundel Mills location. Hopefully, a miracle will arise and the Councilmen will squash the idea. Recall, I am a slots supporter. And, unlike the partisans on both sides, I approved the idea when [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2009, 8:00am EST
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• Larry Hogan Speaks....

  —Red Maryland

  
  ...and he sounds like someone who can mount a serious run for Governor of Maryland.
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 9:23pm EST
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• Obama Take Notice

  —Red Maryland

  As I flipped between Fox and CNN last night, I found myself surprised that both networks conceded the obvious: Election night 2009 sent a loud and clear message to Presdent Obama and the Democratically controlled Congress. Make no mistake, the victories for Republicans yesterday were quality wins in somewhat unlikely [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 5:34am EST
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• My 10 Suggestions to Governor O'Malley

  —Red Maryland

  
  To his credit, Governor Martin O'Malley has asked for the publics suggestions to help find ways to cut government spending. Ultimately, I believe Martin O'Malley will give more credence to those ideas that deal with raising revenue to fund government at it's current level.' [...]
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  Posted: August 07, 2009, 8:23am EDT
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• Best Ways To Avoid Maryland's EZ Pass Fee

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  
  A while back, I chronicled how to avoid Maryland's ridiculous $1.50 EZ Pass fee. With the charge now a reality, I want to remind people that there are options other than sucking it up or canceling your account altogether. Unfortunately, anyone on a [...]
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  Posted: July 02, 2009, 6:47pm EDT
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• Prosecutors and Judges Responsible for Arundel Mills Safety

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  Within the past week, the Arundel Mills area once again became the epicenter for armed robbers. Sadly, it's an all too familiar scene in Western Anne Arundel County. In response to rash a recent robberies, County Executive John Leopold has initiated a "Police Division'" [...]
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  Posted: June 06, 2009, 5:13pm EDT
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• Baltimore Sun Rejects Editorialist Column

  —Red Maryland

  Linked here is a Ron Smith column the Baltimore Sun would not publish. Although both Smith and the Sun assured us that the purposely controversial radio host would have autonomy to write whatever he chooses, they felt the need to reject this piece for whatever reason. I encourage everyone [...]
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  Posted: June 05, 2009, 10:51am EDT
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• Steve Schuh for County Executive?

  —Red Maryland

  
  The No BS Zone has learned that the GOP has been wasting little time waiting for the John Leopold winds to die down. Instead, many within the party have conceded that the incumbent County Executive cannot get re-elected. Therefore, as opposed to conceding the seat [...]
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  Posted: June 02, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
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• House Judiciary to Hear Ammo Registration Bill

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  
  House Bill 1446, a bill requested by the Maryland State Police to require the registration of ammunition at purchase has passed out of the House Rules & Executive Nominations Committee and re-referred to the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing on March [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 4:04pm EDT
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• Proposed Bill Attacks Hunting in Maryland

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  
  On Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 pm, the Maryland House Environmental Matters Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 1309.
  
  HB 1309 would arbitrarily expand the hunting “safety zone” from 150 yards to 300 yards from any occupied building. [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
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• Confiscating Guns Without Due Process

  —Red Maryland

  
  Last month, the following bills dealing with domestic violence were introduced in both the Maryland State Senate and House: Senate Bill 144, Senate Bill 210, Senate Bill 267, Senate Bill 268, House Bill 214, House Bill 296 and House [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2009, 5:41pm EST
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• Self-Defense Bill to be Considered on Wednesday

  —Red Maryland

  
  On Wednesday, March 4 at 1 p.m., the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 420, sponsored by a substantial number of Maryland's Democratic and Republican Senators.
  
  SB420, would clarify that law-abiding citizens are justified in using force, including deadly' [...]
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  Posted: March 03, 2009, 5:50pm EST
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• U.S. Senate Votes to Uphold Second Amendment

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  Fairfax, Va. - The United States Senate has voted, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to adopt an amendment offered by Senator John Ensign (R-NV) that seeks to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens in the District of Columbia. The amendment, attached to S.160, the [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2009, 8:20am EST
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• Sunday Hunting Bill to be Considered Today

  —Red Maryland

  
  Today, Wednesday, February 25 the House Environmental Matters Committee will consider House Bill 663.
  
  Sponsored as a bi-partisan bill, HB 663 would remove restrictions on a person’s ability to hunt deer on specified Sundays on private property in Baltimore County.
  
  Sunday [...]
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  Posted: February 25, 2009, 9:00am EST
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• Maryland Pro-Gun Bills to be Heard Today

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  Two important pieces of pro-gun legislation will be heard on Tuesday, February 24 in the House Judiciary Committee.
  
  House Bill 470 would repeal the requirement that the Secretary of State Police find that a person has a good and substantial reason to [...]
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  Posted: February 24, 2009, 8:08am EST
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• Maryland Pro-Gun Bill to be Heard in Committee

  —Red Maryland

  
  The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 359 on Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m.
  
  HB359, introduced by State Delegates Tony McConkey (R-33A), Jill Carter (D-41), Benjamin Kramer (D-19), Susan McComas (R-35B), and Kriselda Valderrama (D-26), would allow an eligible [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2009, 5:20am EST
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• Who Are The Candidates For AA County Executive?

  —Red Maryland

  
  Until last week, when it came to the topic of challengers for the 2010 County Executive race, many privately questioned the wisdom of wasting resources going against an incumbent apparently made of Teflon. Now, the dynamics have obviously changed. While the County Executive tries to [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 10:33am EST
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• My Take on the Leopold Situation

  —Red Maryland

  
  Here's what we know. On January 30, 2008, at 5:37 in the evening, a man calls 911 to report possible sexual activity going on in a black Chevrolet Impala. Turns out, the vehicle in question is owned by Anne Arundel County.
  
  From the 911 [...]
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  Posted: February 11, 2009, 6:59pm EST
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• State Layoffs Target Wrong Areas

  —Red Maryland

  
  As Maryland continues to feel the effects of a revenue shortfall, some people will now lose their state jobs. Likewise, many vacant position will be eliminated altogether. Taking a look at the raw numbers, it appears the O'Malley administration really didn't put much thought into [...]
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  Posted: January 25, 2009, 8:13am EST
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• Way to Avoid Maryland's Proposed EZ Pass Fee

  —Red Maryland

  
  Despite the tough economic times, I knew Governor Martin O'Malley could never resist the urge to raise some form of tax/fee. With a 2010 re-election date looming, his window of opportunity would likely pass with the close of session in April. Low and behold, O'Malley [...]
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  Posted: January 06, 2009, 5:43pm EST
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• Del. Kipke Takes Lead On Critical Issue

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  
  
  Annapolis, MD – On Friday, January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. the Anne Arundel County Delegation of the Maryland House of Delegates will host a briefing on the condition of Anne Arundel County’s public sewage treatment system. The Anne Arundel County Department of [...]
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  Posted: January 06, 2009, 5:22pm EST
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• A Newspaper or Sales Ad?

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  While many of us have already dismissed The Baltimore Sun as a biased outfit, the newspaper continually contents they're an objective news source. Still, it cannot be disputed that they absolutely adore President-Elect Barack Obama. Whether on their "news" or editorial pages, these guys routinely [...]
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  Posted: January 06, 2009, 5:07pm EST
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• Bailout Money In Action

  —Red Maryland

  
  The next time any organization comes crying for government money, they should immediately be shown the door. This fall, Citbank received $20 billion in taxpayer money because they said they could no longer function without it. Still, their bailout couldn't spare 52,000 Citigroup employees from [...]
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  Posted: December 26, 2008, 8:33am EST
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• Kipke Takes Principled Stand on Furlough Issue

  —Red Maryland

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  As usual, Delegate Nic Kipke takes the high road and demonstrates leadership in the process. How many of his colleagues will follow his lead?
  

  Annapolis, Maryland - Today, Delegate Nic Kipke (R-Pasadena) volunteered to participate in the state furlough [...]

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  Posted: December 10, 2008, 12:10am EST
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• Everyone Should Suffer The Furlough

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  While the federal government decides to go further into debt by throwing billions at failing industries, many state and local municipalities are exploring ways to slash their budgets. Unlike the feds, the State of Maryland remains Constitutionally mandated to a balanced [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2008, 9:00am EST
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• OJ Finally Going To Prison

  —Red Maryland

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  Bar none, today will forever be remembered as a good day for jurisprudence. This afternoon, Nevada Judge Jackie Glass sentenced OJ Simpson to 9-33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery. I cheer the fact that OJ Simpson may never [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 9:39pm EST
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• Plaxico Burgess and The Concealed Carry Argument

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  When I heard that New York Giants Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg, I wondered how such a stupid thing can happen. I own weapons and break them down from time to time. Still, I have yet [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2008, 5:37pm EST
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• The Political Future of Steve Schuh

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  As some people are breathing a sigh of relief that the recent election season has passed us by, it's important to note that others are working behind the scenes, planning their future for 2010 and beyond. When this happens, word quickly [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2008, 6:22pm EST
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• DC Attorney General: "I Don't Approve" Of Emails

  —Red Maryland

  
  After the third arrest of a Washington DC teen, the local police had enough. Specifically, the suspect in question has allegedly committed 21 robberies, in which he sneaks up behind victims and knocks them to the ground. He then robs his prey of items such [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2008, 11:49am EST
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• Ford, GM & Chrysler Don't Need Bailout

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  The CEO's of Ford, GM and Chrysler left Washington yesterday empty handed. Hopefully, this ends any talk of a bailout for the automotive industry. Clearly, these companies don't need additional capital. Instead, they need to hire someone to better manage their current finances. After all, it's hard for [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2008, 2:35pm EST
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• Minnesota Recount Update

  —Red Maryland

  
  
  The Minneapolis Star Tribune is keeping a real time update on the recount between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman. By following the attached link, interested parties can keep tabs on the status of this race. Most of the Minnesota counties have [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2008, 10:04am EST
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• Next Man Up?

  —Red Maryland

  
  With the 2008 Presidential election behind us, it's now time to focus on 2010. For those that say it's way too early, just look around and you'll already see certain people jockeying for various offices. As it looks now, Martin O'Malley will not face a [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2008, 4:36pm EST
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• Baltimore Sun Goes Overboard For Obama

  —Red Maryland

  
  First of all, I congratulate President-Elect Barack Obama on his hard fought victory in the 2008 Presidential Election. I think it's time for all Americans to unite behind our new leader and wish him the best of luck. After all, if he succeeds, we all win. [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2008, 6:24pm EST
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• Will Sensibility Prevail in Minnesota?

  —Red Maryland

  
  On election night, I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that Republican Senator Norm Coleman held a 725 vote lead over Democrat Al Franken in the race for Senate in Minnesota. Now, I am somewhat concerned that the lead has mysteriously dipped down to [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2008, 1:33pm EST
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