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United Way of Washington County raises 97 percent of goal
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comThe United Way of Washington County held its campaign finale Thursday morning, announcing that the agency’s 2012 fund drive raised $1.69 million. That is 97 percent of the United Way’s goal of $1.75 million, said Executive Director Melissa...Tags: FirstEnergy Corp., Political Fundraising, FedEx Corporation, Politics, Career and Workplace
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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, Barack Obama, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Patrick J. Toomey
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Hancock Town Council members discuss possible changes to charter
dona@herald-mail.comElection requirements, how to break an election tie and firing a council member were among the issues raised this week as the Hancock Town Council discussed possible changes to the town charter. One election requirement, that council members running for...Tags: Local Government, Politics, Local Elections
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Mail Call - April 12
“Hooray to the BOE for moving their offices to the Allegheny Power building. It just makes sense.” — Fairplay “I’ve noticed, with taxpayers’ money, of course, these new positions being formed, old positions being...Tags: Barack Obama, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Trips and Vacations, Laws
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Manchin, Toomey reach deal on gun purchase background checks
Associated PressConservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can...Tags: Barack Obama, Republican Party, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Patrick J. Toomey
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Lawmaker, superintendents react to bill
richardb@herald-mail.comAll six Eastern Panhandle Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted against a bill that requires central office administrators to substitute for absent teachers three days a year. Senate Bill 80 was sent Tuesday to Gov. Earl Ray...Tags: Virginia General Assembly, Teachers, Earl Ray Tomblin, Republican Party, Politics
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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: Judges, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Social Issues
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Mail Call - April 9
“I see where someone wants to cut out the junk mail they receive. Think about it this way, that junk mail still brings in revenue for the postal service. Take away the junk mail, take away the revenue. Take away the revenue, take away a lot more...Tags: Local Government, Politics, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Maryland Lt. Gov. Brown pays visit to Mack/Volvo Powertrain
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comAfter donning a bright yellow vest and plastic safety glasses, Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown got to see what goes on behind the scenes at the Mack/Volvo Powertrain manufacturing plant during a Friday afternoon tour of the facility north of...Tags: Politics, Regional Authority, Government, The Washington Post, Executive Branch
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Early voting for City of Martinsburg's police levy begins Saturday
The 10-day early voting period for the special election for the City of Martinsburg’s police levy begins Saturday at 9 a.m. Martinsburg residents can vote early in the May 11 election at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 8 (excluding...Tags: Politics, Voting
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Some area lawmakers uneasy with outcome of 2013 session
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comLegislators in Annapolis spent a marathon day Monday in sessions spread throughout the day and the evening as they addressed business one last time before the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight. Republican lawmakers from Washington County...Tags: DREAM Act, Michael E. Busch, Politics, Regional Authority, Christopher B. Shank
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Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, dies at 87
Associated PressLove her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation — breaking the unions, triumphing in a far-off war,...Tags: Barack Obama, United Kingdom, Politics, British Airways Plc, Ronald Reagan
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