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George Michael: The biggest threat to our freedoms
It is a sad day in America when using the word “patriot” results in extra scrutiny and harassment by the IRS. Could it be illegal to educate people about our history and Constitution? We are expected to believe that the misuse of IRS powers...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Republican Party, Politics, Elections, Taxation
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Mail Call - May 24
“Starting 2006 to 2012, Morgan County took 10 steps forward. In the last four months, Morgan County has taken 30 steps backward.” — Berkeley Springs, W.Va. “This is another quote I decided to call in. Yes, indeed, children do...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Karl Rove, Richard Nixon, Pension and Welfare, U.S. Congress
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Letters to the Editor - May 24
Let us do more than just change gun laws To the editor: A look at the world through gun ownership will confirm that a higher percentage of gun availability increases the murder rate. For example, I traveled to Morocco and was told that gun ownership...Tags: Parenting, Parties and Movements, Disasters and Accidents, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Murder
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Mail Call - May 23
“I firmly believe that the gay community has the right to marry. Why shouldn’t they be as miserable as we heterosexuals. Sometimes wishing for something is better than having it.” — Clear Spring “To all the people out...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Lifestyle and Leisure, Tea Party Movement, Punishment, Belief and Faith
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Tri-State residents weigh in on IRS controversy
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comJonathan Caponigro of Hagerstown said he believes the recent controversy surrounding the IRS and the news that it targeted conservative groups in 2012 is proof that the agency should be closed down. “Too many people are involved in our private...Tags: Eric Holder, U.S. Department of Justice, Politics, Barack Obama, Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland)
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Government is trampling upon our right to freedom
In a democracy, the first rule of power is to know when not to use it. The sad results produced by leaders lacking this restraint are written far and wide across the yellowed pages of world history. That’s why we are greatly disturbed by news...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Politics, Taxation
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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: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Taxation
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Poor IRS; it didn't mean to target tea parties
Well, this would explain my $25,000 tax bill. Looks like I picked the wrong year to start up a right-wing militia group. I called it “Tim’s Teas,” and well, who knew? I swear, we were simply a “social welfare”...
Tags: Google Inc., David Foster Wallace, Politics, U.S. Congress, Taxation
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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: Eric Holder, Crime, Law and Justice, Criminals, Laws, Jim Jordan
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It's rich that the IRS wants us to believe it never targets anyone
timr@herald-mail.comWell, this would explain my $25,000 tax bill. Looks like I picked the wrong year to start up a right-wing militia group. I called it “Tim’s Teas,” and well, who knew? I swear, we were simply a “social welfare” organization...Tags: Google Inc., David Foster Wallace, Politics, U.S. Congress, Taxation
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George Michael: Pretty blue in blue states
A recent article in the real estate section of MSN.com, written by Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes Magazine, was titled “America’s Most Miserable Cities of 2013.” The article ranked American cities based on metrics that included violent...Tags: Rudy Giuliani, Crime, Law and Justice, Real Estate, Political Corruption, Barack Obama
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Monday breakdown: Missing tax refunds can be tracked
Have you filed your tax returns and not received your refunds in a timely manner? Still wondering when your refunds will arrive? Peggy Riley, spokeswoman for the Internal Revenue Service, said a resource is available on the IRS website to easily check...
Tags: Personal Data Collection, Social Security, Politics, Interior Policy
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