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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: Taxation, Jim Jordan, Politics, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013)
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Lawmakers seek scrutiny of prisons in wake of Baltimore contraband case
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comSome Washington County lawmakers are calling for another look at the state prison system and how the prisons are run after federal charges were filed against 13 female corrections officers, seven inmates and five others with alleged gang ties last week at...Tags: Gang Activity, Politics, Prisons, Government, Maryland General Assembly
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2013 session of Maryland General Assembly productive for Washington County
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comWashington County’s state legislators said that the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly was a productive one for the county, with many delegation bills being approved. The county also got a $1.55 million share of a wealth-based grant...Tags: George C. Edwards, Taxation, Politics, Public Officials, Voting
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Progressive O'Malley gets his wish list
If the longstanding rumors are true and Gov. Martin O’Malley really does have his sights set on a presidential nomination, the 2013 legislative session could go a long way toward solidifying his liberal qualifications for a Democratic primary...
Tags: C. Anthony Muse, Wildlife, Allergies, Dining and Drinking, Politics
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Chesapeake Bay cleanup bill advances to W.Va. House
matthewu@herald-mail.comA bill that would free up $100 million for public sewer treatment plant upgrades to meet Chesapeake Bay cleanup requirements in eastern West Virginia was advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers. Senate Bill 596 was reported to the House floor Tuesday...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Herb Snyder
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Eliminating 'puppy mills' among legislation pending during last week of West Virginia Legislature
matthewu@herald-mail.comLegislation aimed at eliminating “puppy mills” and providing minimum standards for horse-boarding facilities still are alive in the West Virginia Legislature after passing the Senate, the bills’ lead sponsor said. “We’ve...Tags: Justice System, Misdemeanors, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials, Politics
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Md. House panels approve gun control bill
Associated PressMaryland lawmakers on two panels voted Friday night to advance a gun-control measure that is a top priority of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s legislative agenda, making some changes but leaving intact the most significant provisions. Members of the...Tags: Politics, Interior Policy, Gun Control, Personal Weapon Control, Elections
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Stricter seat belt law passes W.Va. House
Drivers could be pulled over for seat belt violations alone in West Virginia under a measure passed Thursday by the House of Delegates, following years of failed attempts and an emotional debate in which both sides invoked loved ones lost to vehicle...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Tri-State briefs
Franklin County’s health status announced April 18 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Summit Health, in cooperation with Penn State Institute of State and Regional Affairs, will announce the results of the 2012 Community Health Needs Assessment of Franklin...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Franklin County (Virginia), FBI, Employment Opportunities
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Md. Senate backs fine, but no jail time, for small amounts of pot
Associated PressThe Maryland Senate voted 30-16 on Tuesday to decriminalize the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, but the bill sponsor conceded the measure faces an uphill fight in the House of Delegates. “We have a challenge over on the other side...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons
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W.Va. seat belt bill squeaks by House panel
W.Va. seat belt bill squeaks by House panel CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia bill that would make failure to wear a seat belt a primary offense has passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 13-11 vote. The bill passed Tuesday would mean a...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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House committee approves death penalty repeal bill
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s bill to end the death penalty moved one step closer to becoming law Friday when a House committee passed the measure in a 14-8 vote. The bill, already passed by the Senate, now moves to the House floor, where it is also...Tags: Politics, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Allegany County, Elections, Government
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