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Mail Call - Feb. 25
“Here are the facts: Germany was completely disarmed in 1919 as punishment for World War I. No manufacture, sales, possession of guns or ammunition were permitted. By 1928, Germany had rearmed, with registration required. By 1938, the only changes...Tags: Germany, Death Penalty, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Personal Weapon Control, U.S. Congress
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West Virginia briefs
Shepherd to present 10-year facility master plan SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Shepherd University will present its proposed 10-year facility master plan during an open community meeting on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Erma Ora Byrd Auditorium. The master...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Water Supply, Small Businesses
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All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame
The Associated PressThe White House and Republicans kept up the unrelenting mudslinging Sunday over who’s to blame for roundly condemned budget cuts set to take effect at week’s end, with the administration detailing the potential fallout in each state and...Tags: Government Debt, Politics, Dannel P. Malloy , Budgets and Budgeting, Head Start
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Suns owner 'anxiously' awaits newest stadium study, city's reaction
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comHagerstown Suns majority owner Bruce Quinn said Monday that team officials are eager to hear the thoughts of city council members about a new economic feasibility study of alternative stadium sites. “I did receive a call from the Hagerstown mayor...Tags: Sports, Baseball, Politics, Washington Nationals, Public Officials
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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, Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Executive Branch, Maryland General Assembly
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Md. lawmakers pass medical marijuana bill
Associated PressThe Maryland General Assembly has approved a measure to allow medical marijuana programs at academic medical research centers that decide to participate. The Senate passed a House of Delegates bill 42-4 on Monday with bipartisan support, sending the bill...Tags: Health Treatments, Politics, Executive Branch, Maryland General Assembly, Medical Marijuana Therapy
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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: Human Interest, British Airways Plc, Parliament, Politics, Barack Obama
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Mail Call - April 8
“Here’s a question for all the Mail Call readers. Why does our country, being $16.5 trillion in the hole, keep giving all these other countries money? And they’re giving Egypt tanks, planes and $1.5 billion this year. It doesn’t...Tags: Business, Anthony G. Brown, Politics, Social Issues, CVS Corp.
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Lloyd Waters: Would McGuinn favor the death penalty?
Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s guest column last week titled “Racially biased death penalty must be abolished” presented his opinion and several discussion points in support of abolishing the death penalty in the State of Maryland....Tags: Death Penalty, Politics, Executive Branch, Maryland General Assembly, Douglas F. Gansler
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Letters to the Editor - April 7
Homeless need more advocates To the editor: Is homelessness in Washington County invisible? For many, I believe the answer is yes. There are shelters that provide housing overnight in the winter months, but I am not aware of warm-weather shelters. I...Tags: Labor Markets, Parties and Movements, Business, Unemployment Rate, Republican Party
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Closing of airport control towers being delayed until June 15
The closings of control towers at 149 small airports, including the one at Hagerstown Regional Airport, are being delayed until June 15, federal regulators announced Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it needs more time to deal...
Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland), Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Air Transportation Industry, Politics
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Downtown Hagerstown pizzeria closing its doors
holly.shok@herald-mail.comRocky’s Pizza & Cafe Napoli, a longtime business in downtown Hagerstown, will close its doors by Sunday, a city official confirmed Thursday. Hagerstown spokeswoman Erin Wolfe said the city, which owns the building that houses the pizza shop at...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Downtown (Brooklyn, New York), Foods and Beverages, Dining and Drinking
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