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Allan Powell: Myths about separation of church and state
The principle of separation is one of America’s greatest contributions to political thought. Responsible citizenship makes it important to identify myths to sort out intended and unintended distortions of fact. Myth 1: We don’t have...Tags: Folklore and Mythology, Religion and Belief, Church and State Relations, National Government, Arts and Culture
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Letters to the Editor - Feb. 22
Editorial unfairly characterized Paul Miller To the editor: I was dismayed to read The Herald-Mail’s negative portrayal of Paul Miller, the former director of the Humane Society of Washington County, in a Feb. 14 editorial. I’ve known him...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Interior Policy, U.S. House of Representatives, Fiscal Cliff, Paul Miller
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Mail Call - Feb. 20
“I just wanted to warn people that one of the major ... stores ... has items that are electrical and they’re not UL-approved. There are lighting fixtures and other things that are not UL-approved, and I’m afraid someone will purchase one...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Justice System, Benghazi, Hillary Clinton, Employment
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Letters to the Editor - Feb. 19
Volunteer Washington County needs community support To the editor: I am writing to recognize Volunteer Washington County (VWC) and the magnificent work that is being doing done by that organization. VWC has been very instrumental in coordinating...Tags: Basketball, Sports, Business
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Speaker urges Pa. audience to work on reducing violent crimes
waynesboro@herald-mail.comSaying that the mass casualties at Sandy Hook Elementary School are “just the beginning,” an authority on violent crimes told police and school officials Monday that they need to act with urgency. “Now is the time for all good men and...Tags: Entertainment, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , West Point, U.S. Army, Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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Letters to the Editor - Feb. 17
O’Malley hasn’t been good for Maryland To the editor: I believe the morale in this country is at the lowest most of us have seen in our lives. Gov. O’Malley wants to abolish the death penalty to protect convicted killers and give...Tags: Justice System, Washington, DC, Regional Authority, United Nations, Politics
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Art Callaham: Rabbi's blog illustrates signs of country's decline
I recently received an e-mail containing the reposting of a blog written by Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Yeshurun in Teaneck, N.J., and a well-known conservative blogger. The rabbi’s comments from his blog...Tags: Judaism, Religion and Belief, Social Media, Mitt Romney, Politics
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Mail Call - Feb. 15
“I’m calling in about the article on Feb. 6 about the Fairplay Fire Co. Commissioner Ruth Anne Callaham said we should go out and shake their hand and send them a check. If we did that, we’d only have one hand, and more money for them to...Tags: Local Elections, Brownsville, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Local Government
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Obama's proposals face quick opposition in Congress
Associated PressPresident Barack Obama set up high-stakes clashes with Republicans over guns, immigration, taxes and climate change in a State of the Union address that showcased his determination to mark his legacy. Republicans urged Obama to get out of campaign mode...Tags: Global Warming, Justice System, Conservation, John Boehner, Fiscal Cliff
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State of the Union address to stress jobs, Afghan troop withdrawal
Associated PressSeeking to focus on nation-building at home, President Barack Obama will use his State of the Union address to call for more spending on infrastructure and manufacturing, while also announcing the withdrawal of 34,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan within a...Tags: John Boehner, State of the Union Address, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Senate, Politics
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State of the Union Address important to area residents for different reasons
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comDaryl Simmons of Hagerstown said that although he planned to flip back and forth between watching sports and President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, the address is important for the country. “It’s important for us...Tags: George W. Bush, Career and Workplace, State of the Union Address, Barack Obama, Politics
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Mail Call - Feb. 11
“As a city of Hagerstown property owner and resident, I find it absolutely absurd that they now want to raise city taxes. What a way to even make a blighted downtown more blighted, to encourage less investment, by raising taxes at a time when we...Tags: Shriners, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Justice System, Judges, Highway Transportation
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