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Obama promises action on trio of controversies
AP White House CorrespondentPresident Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn’t abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and...Tags: Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice, Government, National Government, Parties and Movements
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IRS acting commissioner has resigned
Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Criminals, IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013), Parties and Movements, Jim Jordan
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Mail Call - May 6
“This is to the person who thinks the Senate is protecting this country. Well, they did not close the borders, they are going to get raises, they pass bills and don’t read them. Their kids go to private schools, they get free health care, they...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), George W. Bush, Real Estate, Social Security, Recipes
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Mail Call - April 29
“Interesting story about the city and the utilities, the water and sewer. I cannot believe they let 402 people go without paying and then finally they levied down on them, and 218 paid up. That is irresponsible for anybody that can’t pay a...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), U.S. Senate, Republican Party, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Event planned to shine light on child abuse
Don’t forget that this year’s Walk and 5K Run to End Child Abuse will be held Saturday morning. Activity will center around Widmeyer Park, where there will be food, fun and festivities for participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Child Abuse, Crime, Law and Justice, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Religion and Belief
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Former Jefferson County sheriff to be sentenced May 23
A former West Virginia sheriff will be sentenced May 23 for his role in the beating of a bank robbery suspect, and federal prosecutors want the victim to be in court. New filings in U.S. District Court show former Jefferson County Sheriff Robert "Bobby"...
Tags: Bank Robbery, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers, Punishment, Justice System
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Film review: '42' scores a triple
Special to The Herald-MailToo many weeks ago, I proclaimed "Jack the Giant Slayer" to be the first half-decent movie of 2013. Now along comes "42," and I am proclaiming it to be the first really good movie of 2013. It should not have taken us more than three months to get the...Tags: Culture, Movies, Crime, Law and Justice, Cultural Development, 42 (movie)
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Gun control passes first hurdle in Senate
Associated PressWatched by tearful relatives of Newtown school massacre victims, gun control supporters in the Senate won the first showdown over how to respond to the December shootings in Connecticut, defeating an effort by conservatives to derail firearms restrictions...Tags: Mary L. Landrieu, Laws, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Criminals
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Letters to the Editor - April 10
Election is over; it is time to move on To the editor: This is a short reply to several of Lloyd Waters’ comments from his column, “No political apathy in Ohio, Baltimore or D.C.” No. 1: Voter fraud in Ohio. Willard “Mitt”...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Politics, Social Issues, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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More than 200 attend gun rally in Chambersburg
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comStanding below the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse at courthouse plaza, 250 people rallied in support of their right to bear arms at Saturday’s Second Amendment Freedom Rally in Chambersburg. Some held “Don’t Tread on Me”...Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), U.S. Senate, Wars and Interventions, Crime, Law and Justice, Daniel Bongino
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Two more former Roxbury officers plead guilty in 2008 assault on inmate
Two more former correctional officers at Roxbury Correctional Institution south of Hagerstown have pleaded guilty in connection with an assault on an inmate at the prison in March 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The pleas of Lanny...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Police Investigations, Court Preliminary, Punishment, Justice and Rights
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Gun rally planned in Chambersburg
The Franklin County 912 Patriots will host a “Second Amendment Freedom Rally” on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m. adjacent to the old courthouse in downtown Chambersburg. The event will feature numerous speakers discussing the importance...Tags: George W. Bush, U.S. Senate, Crime, Law and Justice, Rob W. Kauffman, U.S. Secret Service
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