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		<title>County executive signs zoning measure needed for Maryland&#8217;s largest slots proposal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Measure allowing slot machines at Md. mall signed

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A county executive has paved the way for Maryland&#8217;s largest slot machine facility by signing zoning legislation.
Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold on Tuesday signed the measure needed to move ahead with a Cordish Co. venture to put 4,750 slot machines at Arundel Mills Mall. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/county-executive-signs-zoning-measure-needed-for-marylands-largest-slots-proposal-247373/">Read more : County executive signs zoning measure needed for Maryland&#8217;s largest slots proposal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reported sexual assaults down at 3 major military academies, report finds</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Reported sex assaults down at military academies

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Defense Department report says the number of reported sexual assaults has dropped at the nation&#8217;s three major military academies.
The report released Friday said reported sexual assaults dropped to 25 for the 12-month period ending in May 2009, compared to 34 the previous year.
The report tracks .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/reported-sexual-assaults-down-at-3-major-military-academies-report-finds-246245/" title="Reported sexual assaults down at 3 major military academies, report finds">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Md. gov announces Baltimore biopharmaceutical firm&#8217;s growth, construction of production site</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Md. gov announces biopharmaceutical firm&#8217;s growth

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland&#8217;s governor says a biopharmaceutical company is building a bioprocessing center in east Baltimore.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc., which manufactures vaccines, is expected to create 125 jobs in five years after it completes a 60,000-square-foot bioprocessing center.
Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley says Maryland is a global hub for the life sciences .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-gov-announces-baltimore-biopharmaceutical-firms-growth-construction-of-production-site-232868/">Source &nbsp;: Md. gov announces Baltimore biopharmaceutical firm&#8217;s growth, construction of production site</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland panel approves $361 million in state budget cuts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randall Chase</dc:creator>
		
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Maryland board approves more budget cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state panel has approved more than $361 million in spending reductions and reversions recommended by Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s administration to help meet Maryland&#8217;s budget shortfall.

The cuts approved by the Board of Public Works on Wednesday were higher than the roughly $300 million in revisions that had .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maryland-panel-approves-361-million-in-state-budget-cuts-231927/" title="Maryland panel approves $361 million in state budget cuts">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Md., Del., Va. enter offshore wind power partnership, states to promote renewable energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Md., Del., Va., in offshore wind power partnership

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland, Delaware and Virginia are joining forces to promote the offshore wind power.
The governors of the three states announced Tuesday that they have signed an agreement to work together on promoting federal policies, transmission strategies and other issues to advance offshore power in the Mid-Atlantic .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-del-va-enter-offshore-wind-power-partnership-states-to-promote-renewable-energy-224936/">Md., Del., Va. enter offshore wind power partnership, states to promote renewable energy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>EDF, Constellation agree to conditions for joint venture that could lead to new reactor in Md.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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Constellation, EDF agree on nuclear venture terms

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Constellation Energy Group and France&#8217;s EDF have agreed with conditions set by Maryland regulators to move forward with a $4.5 billion joint nuclear venture.
Constellation announced Monday it had received approval from its board and that the Baltimore-based company is &#8220;now moving to close the transaction as .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/edf-constellation-agree-to-conditions-for-joint-venture-that-could-lead-to-new-reactor-in-md-215068/" title="EDF, Constellation agree to conditions for joint venture that could lead to new reactor in Md.">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Md. regulators approve Constellation-EDF venture</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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PSC approves Constellation-EDF venture
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland regulators conditionally approved a $4.5 billion joint venture between Constellation Energy Group and France&#8217;s EdF on Friday in what would be the last regulatory hurdle to the deal.

The conditions include a one-time, $110.5 million credit for customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Baltimore-based Constellation. The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-regulators-approve-constellation-edf-venture-212851/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Md. regulators approve Constellation-EDF venture</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland counts 4,464 direct jobs so far from stimulus money with more results expected soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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Estimate: Direct stimulus jobs in Md. total 4,464
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An estimated 4,464 jobs in Maryland are being supported directly by federal economic recovery money so far, and greater benefits from the plan should turn up in the next reporting period, Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s senior adviser said Thursday.
Maryland will report the number to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maryland-counts-4464-direct-jobs-so-far-from-stimulus-money-with-more-results-expected-soon-212463/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Maryland counts 4,464 direct jobs so far from stimulus money with more results expected soon</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland governor exploring legislation to require mediation before foreclosure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Md. gov mulling foreclosure mediation legislation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley says he&#8217;s looking into legislation to require some effort at mediation &#8220;before the machinery of foreclosure and eviction starts up.&#8221;
O&#8217;Malley said Tuesday that too many mortgage companies aren&#8217;t taking the trouble to modify loans in meaningful ways before they seek to evict financially .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maryland-governor-exploring-legislation-to-require-mediation-before-foreclosure-208679/">Maryland governor exploring legislation to require mediation before foreclosure</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland panel approves slot machine license for Cecil County</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state commission approved a license Wednesday for 1,500 slot machines in Cecil County — the second license awarded so far — and the panel also urged local officials in Anne Arundel County to resolve zoning issues on another site by December.

The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to award a license to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maryland-panel-approves-slot-machine-license-for-cecil-county-203367/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Maryland panel approves slot machine license for Cecil County</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navy will discipline former leader of dog handler unit investigated in hazing of gay sailor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The former leader of a bomb-sniffing dog unit in Bahrain will be removed from his current position and forced to retire after the Navy reviewed years-old allegations of hazing and sexual harassment against a gay sailor and others.

The Navy announced Wednesday that Chief Petty Officer Michael Toussaint also would receive a letter .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/navy-will-discipline-former-leader-of-dog-handler-unit-investigated-in-hazing-of-gay-sailor-202473/" title="Navy will discipline former leader of dog handler unit investigated in hazing of gay sailor">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Confronted with $2 billion shortfall, Md. governor tells superintendents to search for savings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — With an ominous budget challenge looming again, Maryland Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley called on school superintendents Tuesday to work together in hunting for ways to save money.

O&#8217;Malley largely has protected education from budget cuts since he took office in 2007, but he put superintendents on notice during a meeting in Annapolis that he ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/confronted-with-2-billion-shortfall-md-governor-tells-superintendents-to-search-for-savings-201198/">Confronted with $2 billion shortfall, Md. governor tells superintendents to search for savings</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Del. Catholic diocese&#8217;s bankruptcy filing delays trial over priest accused of sex abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. — A bankruptcy filing by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington was the best way to ensure reconciliation and compensation for all victims of clergy sexual abuse in the diocese, the bishop said Monday.

The diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday after hours of settlement negotiations failed with about a dozen alleged ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/del-catholic-dioceses-bankruptcy-filing-delays-trial-over-priest-accused-of-sex-abuse-199512/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Del. Catholic diocese&#8217;s bankruptcy filing delays trial over priest accused of sex abuse</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Catholic diocese in Del. files for bankruptcy on eve of trial over priest accused of sex abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Delaware&#8217;s Catholic Diocese of Wilmington filed for federal bankruptcy protection on Sunday night, on the eve of a civil trial in a high-profile sex abuse case against the diocese and a former priest.

The bankruptcy filing automatically delays the case in Kent County Superior Court, the first of eight consecutive abuse trials scheduled ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/catholic-diocese-in-del-files-for-bankruptcy-on-eve-of-trial-over-priest-accused-of-sex-abuse-199425/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Catholic diocese in Del. files for bankruptcy on eve of trial over priest accused of sex abuse</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Magna Entertainment says in bankruptcy court filings it won&#8217;t consider bids to move Preakness</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In bold lettering in bankruptcy court filings, Magna Entertainment Corp. said it will not consider bids at auction that would move the Preakness Stakes horse race from Maryland, a decision cheered Tuesday by Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley.

The Ontario, Canada-based company submitted plans for auction in court filings Friday in federal bankruptcy court in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/magna-entertainment-says-in-bankruptcy-court-filings-it-wont-consider-bids-to-move-preakness-195048/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Magna Entertainment says in bankruptcy court filings it won&#8217;t consider bids to move Preakness</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former White House aide again drops out of the race for mayor of Md.&#8217;s capital city</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-white-house-aide-again-drops-out-of-the-race-for-mayor-of-mds-capital-city-176856/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former White House aide has dropped out of the race to be mayor of Maryland&#8217;s capital city — again — and apparently it&#8217;s for keeps this time.

Zina Pierre won a Democratic primary by 127 votes last week and seemed to have a solid chance to become the first African-American mayor of ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-white-house-aide-again-drops-out-of-the-race-for-mayor-of-mds-capital-city-176856/">Former White House aide again drops out of the race for mayor of Md.&#8217;s capital city</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Swirl of revelations has Dem candidate for mayor of Md. capital out of race, then back in</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After narrowly winning her Democratic primary, former White House aide Zina Pierre seemed to have a good shot at becoming the first black mayor of Maryland&#8217;s capital city.

But her 127-vote victory last week was quickly tarnished by questions about her finances and residency, and voters were whipsawed when her campaign announced abruptly  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/swirl-of-revelations-has-dem-candidate-for-mayor-of-md-capital-out-of-race-then-back-in-176724/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navy taking closer look at hazing of gay dog handler, other personnel, in Bahrain for Iraq war</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Navy is reviewing how it handled the case of a gay sailor abused by fellow servicemen in Bahrain for two years until he sought a discharge by coming out to his commanding officer, a military spokesman said Tuesday.

Joseph Rocha, now 23, decided to leave the Navy in 2007 by telling his ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/navy-taking-closer-look-at-hazing-of-gay-dog-handler-other-personnel-in-bahrain-for-iraq-war-175548/">Read : Navy taking closer look at hazing of gay dog handler, other personnel, in Bahrain for Iraq war</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Measure to allow states to jam cell phones in prison gets support from 20 governors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Twenty governors have signed a letter to support legislation in Congress to allow states to jam contraband cell phones in prisons.

The bipartisan legislation would enable governors to petition the Federal Communications Commission to use wireless technology to render illegal cell phones useless in prison.
In a letter, the governors say thousands of illegal .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/measure-to-allow-states-to-jam-cell-phones-in-prison-gets-support-from-20-governors-164999/">Source article &nbsp;: Measure to allow states to jam cell phones in prison gets support from 20 governors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Corrections officials try out cell phone detection technology in closed Maryland prison</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Officials from five states observed tests on cell phone detection technology at a closed Maryland prison on Thursday, as states are taking a greater interest in finding ways to halt violence orchestrated by inmates behind prison walls.

Officials from Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware attended the testing. The National Governor&#8217;s .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/corrections-officials-try-out-cell-phone-detection-technology-in-closed-maryland-prison-159140/">Corrections officials try out cell phone detection technology in closed Maryland prison</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Delegate reimburses Baltimore cops $300 for proposal stunt that involved officers, helicopter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker reimbursed the city of Baltimore $300 Thursday for a marriage proposal stunt that involved police, writing on his Web site he hopes officers won&#8217;t be blamed.

On Aug. 7, police boarded a boat Delegate Jon Cardin and his fiancee were on with friends in the Inner Harbor and pretended to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/delegate-reimburses-baltimore-cops-300-for-proposal-stunt-that-involved-officers-helicopter-151864/" title="Delegate reimburses Baltimore cops $300 for proposal stunt that involved officers, helicopter">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stop! In the name of love: Md. lawmaker uses police helicopter, boat for marriage proposal</title>
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		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Democratic Delegate Jon Cardin was intent on creating the perfect night to propose to his fiancee, and the evening is certainly one she won&#8217;t forget. Unfortunately, a fuss over his use of a Baltimore police helicopter and a police boat is likely to dog the couple long after the wedding.

After he pulled .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/stop-in-the-name-of-love-md-lawmaker-uses-police-helicopter-boat-for-marriage-proposal-144355/">Stop! In the name of love: Md. lawmaker uses police helicopter, boat for marriage proposal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Md. lawmaker apologizes for using police boat, helicopter while popping question to girlfriend</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker has apologized for using a police boat and helicopter to create a diversion so he could surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld told reporters Tuesday that Delegate Jon Cardin also offered to pay expenses from the incident.
The department is investigating. Officials don&#8217;t know yet ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-lawmaker-apologizes-for-using-police-boat-helicopter-while-popping-question-to-girlfriend-143140/">Md. lawmaker apologizes for using police boat, helicopter while popping question to girlfriend</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Most diverse &#8216;plebes&#8217; arrive at US Naval Academy; officials hope to close racial gap</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Morrison</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Wave goodbye. Get in line. &#8220;Hurry up and wait&#8221; for your uniform, your medical exam and a crash course in saluting.

Everything about Wednesday&#8217;s Induction Day at the U.S. Naval Academy was typical — except that the incoming class was the most racially diverse ever. Of the 1,230 incoming students, 435 are minority .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/most-diverse-plebes-arrive-at-us-naval-academy-officials-hope-to-close-racial-gap-97188/">Most diverse &#8216;plebes&#8217; arrive at US Naval Academy; officials hope to close racial gap</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Military academies see applications jump as tough economy pairs with stepped-up recruiting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Applications have surged at the nation&#8217;s three top military academies as tough economic times coincide with stepped-up recruiting efforts by the Army, Navy and Air Force schools, making the prospect of free college and a steady job look sweeter.

The recession has already helped drive higher military recruitment and retention. Stronger student response .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/military-academies-see-applications-jump-as-tough-economy-pairs-with-stepped-up-recruiting-83248/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Man accused of Holocaust museum shooting spewed hate for decades, slain guard had opened door</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:17:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Zongker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — James von Brunn carried a lifetime of hatred and an aging rifle to the entrance of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, authorities say, and was met with a simple act of kindness: a security guard opening the door for him.

Critically injured in a hospital bed Thursday, the 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/man-accused-of-holocaust-museum-shooting-spewed-hate-for-decades-slain-guard-had-opened-door-79338/">Man accused of Holocaust museum shooting spewed hate for decades, slain guard had opened door</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Elderly man charged with murder left signed anti-Semitic screed in car outside Holocaust Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Woodward</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with murder Thursday, a day after officials said he left a signed anti-Semitic screed in his car outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, then gunned down a security guard who opened the door to let him in.

Guard Stephen T. Johns was shot to death Wednesday by Holocaust ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/elderly-man-charged-with-murder-left-signed-anti-semitic-screed-in-car-outside-holocaust-museum-79158/">Read more : Elderly man charged with murder left signed anti-Semitic screed in car outside Holocaust Museum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials: Anti-Semitic screed left in car of supremacist charged in Holocaust museum shooting</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Woodward</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with murder Thursday, a day after officials said he left a signed anti-Semitic screed in his car outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, then gunned down a security guard who opened the door to let him in.

Guard Stephen T. Johns was shot to death Wednesday by Holocaust .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-anti-semitic-screed-left-in-car-of-supremacist-charged-in-holocaust-museum-shooting-79097/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Officials: Anti-Semitic screed left in car of supremacist charged in Holocaust museum shooting</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Officials: 88-year-old white supremacist charged with murder in Holocaust museum shooting</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Woodward</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist has been charged with murder for killing the security guard who had opened the door to let him into the U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum, officials said Thursday.

Security Guard Stephen T. Johns was shot to death Wednesday by Holocaust denier James von Brunn, who had left his car in  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/officials-88-year-old-white-supremacist-charged-with-murder-in-holocaust-museum-shooting-79003/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DC Holocaust museum closed to honor guard who died stopping gunman identified as anti-Semite</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nafeesa Syeed</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum was shuttered Thursday with its flags at half-staff as it mourned a guard who died stopping a rifle attack by a gunman authorities identified as an 88-year-old white supremacist.

James von Brunn, a Holocaust denier who once tried to kidnap members of the Federal Reserve Board, is the  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dc-holocaust-museum-closed-to-honor-guard-who-died-stopping-gunman-identified-as-anti-semite-78559/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Holocaust museum that bears witness to violence against Jews scene of bloodshed; 1 guard dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nafeesa Syeed</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The most prominent American museum bearing witness to violence against Jews was the scene of bloodshed, its doors breached by an assailant who opened fire with a rifle, killing a guard in an attack linked to a white supremacist&#8217;s hate.

James von Brunn, 88, a Holocaust denier who once tried to kidnap members of .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/holocaust-museum-that-bears-witness-to-violence-against-jews-scene-of-bloodshed-1-guard-dead-78287/">Holocaust museum that bears witness to violence against Jews scene of bloodshed; 1 guard dead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navy officer, Md. enlisted man identified as 2 of those killed in Iraq military stress clinic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Two men described as dedicated to helping their patients deal with psychological problems and a soldier from Maryland were among five people shot to death at military counseling clinic in Baghdad, officials and family said Tuesday.

Navy Cmdr. Charles Springle, 52, of Wilmington, N.C., Pfc. Michael Edward Yates Jr., 19, of Federalsburg, Md., .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/navy-officer-md-enlisted-man-identified-as-2-of-those-killed-in-iraq-military-stress-clinic-60972/" title="Navy officer, Md. enlisted man identified as 2 of those killed in Iraq military stress clinic">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maryland mother says 19-year-old son among 5 killed in Iraq military stress clinic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Witte</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland woman says her son was among the five people shot to death at a military counseling clinic in Baghdad.

Shawna Machlinski says two men from the Army came to her Eastern Shore home at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday to tell her 19-year-old Michael Edward Yates Jr. had been killed by &#8220;friendly fire.&#8221;
Machlinski .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maryland-mother-says-19-year-old-son-among-5-killed-in-iraq-military-stress-clinic-60961/">Original source &nbsp;: Maryland mother says 19-year-old son among 5 killed in Iraq military stress clinic</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Md. becomes first state in nation to protect homeless people under hate-crimes law</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-protect-homeless-people-under-hate-crimes-law-56412/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Nuckols</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland has become the first state in the nation to protect homeless people under a hate-crimes law.

Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley signed a bill Thursday that explicitly outlaws targeting people because they are homeless.
The bill was sponsored by a conservative state senator who opposed extending hate-crime protections to gays and lesbians. Since then, Republican .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/md-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-protect-homeless-people-under-hate-crimes-law-56412/" title="Md. becomes first state in nation to protect homeless people under hate-crimes law">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex.

The Armed Forces Bowl has featured a military theme since 2006. Air Force has appeared in the past two games held at Amon G. Carter Stadium. This year&#8217;s game, slated for Dec. 31, will match teams .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/navy-signs-agreement-to-appear-in-2013-armed-forces-bowl-44426/">Original source &nbsp;: Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces Bowl</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Israel says it catches Palestinian who killed child in West Bank pickax rampage</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-says-it-catches-palestinian-who-killed-child-in-west-bank-pickax-rampage-2-39699/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josef Federman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — Israeli forces have detained a Palestinian man suspected of killing an Israeli child and wounding another during a rampage in a West Bank settlement earlier this month, authorities said Sunday.

Officials said the suspect, from a village next to the settlement, confessed to the killing and handed over a knife used in the attack.
The ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-says-it-catches-palestinian-who-killed-child-in-west-bank-pickax-rampage-2-39699/">Israel says it catches Palestinian who killed child in West Bank pickax rampage</a>.]]></description>
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