http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:07:21 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:24 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d22-YouTube--Political-propaganda-in-public-schools-Advantages-of-Castros-dictatorship?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Photo/Village of the Damned Kids An example of political propaganda in Baltimore County Public Schools entered my home via the Social Studies Department at Greenwood. I relay my experience for the benefit of all those parents who may have red flag... Public school political propaganda Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:46:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d22-YouTube--Political-propaganda-in-public-schools-Advantages-of-Castros-dictatorship?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-YouTube--What-is-cloture-and-why-are-the-Democrats-invoking-it?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner In the past few days, the term “cloture” has been used in reference to the health care debate. So it begs for an explanation of cloture. First, here is an update of where things stand on the health care debacle. The U.S. Senate is... Health Care Reform Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-YouTube--What-is-cloture-and-why-are-the-Democrats-invoking-it?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Candidate-profile-Kathy-Szeliga-for-Delegate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Kathy Szeliga is a candidate for House of Delegates in District 7, running for an expected open seat in that district. Kathy’s experience has been rich and diverse, and adds credibility to her forthright statements of her beliefs and priorit... Candidates Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:27:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Candidate-profile-Kathy-Szeliga-for-Delegate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Citizens-testified-in-force-Monday-for-county-pension-reform?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner The Baltimore County Council held a public input hearing following their weekly legislative session Monday evening. Among the topics was reform of the pension received by county council members. For more information on this controversy, click here... pension reform Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Citizens-testified-in-force-Monday-for-county-pension-reform?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Citizens-organize-to-testify-on-county-council-pension-reform?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Americans For Prosperity Maryland (AFP) is leading the charge to reform the Baltimore County Council pension plan. This issue arose due to Councilman Gardina’s pending retirement next year from the council, which will allow him to be the fir... Baltimore County Council Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:56:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Citizens-organize-to-testify-on-county-council-pension-reform?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d14-YouTube-Maryland-Republican-Party-elects-new-chairman?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner The Maryland Republican Party elected a new chairman at Saturday’s state convention in Bowie. Audrey Scott is succeeding Dr. Jim Pelura who resigned one year early from his four-year term. The convening body displayed great unity behind the ... Maryland Republican Party Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:35:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d14-YouTube-Maryland-Republican-Party-elects-new-chairman?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Candidate-profile--Al-Redmer-for-State-Senate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Al Redmer Jr. is a candidate for State Senate in District 7, which is currently represented by Senator Andy Harris (R) who is vacating the seat in order to run for U.S. Congress. If I were to give only one adjective to describe Al, it would be pas... Candidates Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:46:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Candidate-profile--Al-Redmer-for-State-Senate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Was-health-care-abortion-amendment-a-smokescreen?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Could it be that the Democrat leadership used the Stupak-Pitts amendment to the health care bill as a tool in their political scheming? 39 Democrats voted against the Democrats’ health care reform bill on Saturday [see roll call votes h... Health Care Reform Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:24:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Was-health-care-abortion-amendment-a-smokescreen?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d8-YouTube--Two-Maryland-representatives-vote-against-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Late Saturday evening, just prior to midnight, the Democrats in the House voted to pass their health care reform bill, HR 3962. This came after a battle over an amendment to remove funding for abortions by insurance companies participating in the ... Health Care Reform Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d8-YouTube--Two-Maryland-representatives-vote-against-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Congressman-Frank-Kratovil-will-vote-against-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Democrat Congressman Frank Kratovil, who beat Republican Andy Harris for the First Congressional District seat last year, “does not support the health care reform bill in its current form”, according to Tim McCann, his Chief of Staff. ... Health Care Reform Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:16:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Congressman-Frank-Kratovil-will-vote-against-the-health-care-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Storm-The-Capitol-Protest-in-Washington-DC-on-Thursday-How-to-get-there-from-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner AP/Jose Luis Magana Representative Michelle Bachmann (R) from Minnesota has called upon citizens to once again converge on Washington in a last minute protest to stop the House from passing Obama’s health care reform bill this week. She is a... Health Care Reform Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Storm-The-Capitol-Protest-in-Washington-DC-on-Thursday-How-to-get-there-from-Baltimore?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Off-year-elections-in-Virginia-and-New-Jersey-will-influence-health-care-reform-vote-in-Congress?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Today, there are off-year elections being held for governor and other down-ballot seats in Virginia and New Jersey. California and New York are holding special elections to fill single-district congressional vacancies. Although off-year elections ... Elections Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:57:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Off-year-elections-in-Virginia-and-New-Jersey-will-influence-health-care-reform-vote-in-Congress?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Candidate-profile--Larry-Hogan-Jr-for-Maryland-Governor?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Governor Robert Ehrlich has called Larry Hogan Jr. “one of the few guys in Maryland who could win” a contest against Governor O’Malley in 2010. While Mr. Hogan has been in Maryland politics his whole life, he describes himself as... Candidates Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:54:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Candidate-profile--Larry-Hogan-Jr-for-Maryland-Governor?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Speed-camera-update--Contract-approval-vote-Monday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner The speed cameras that were approved in school zones by the Baltimore County Council have not yet been implemented, as the controversial contract with ACS Inc [see previous article] is due for a vote on approval by the council on Monday, November 2 a... Baltimore County Council Speed Cameras Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:44:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Speed-camera-update--Contract-approval-vote-Monday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Candidate-profile--Daniel-McAndrew-for-US-Senate?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Daniel McAndrew is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, opposing Barbara Mikulski in her long-held position. What came through in my interview with Daniel was that his quest for public service is a very personal matter. Childhood Daniel was rai... Candidates Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:24:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Candidate-profile--Daniel-McAndrew-for-US-Senate?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Chris-Cavey-shows-leadership-by-withdrawing-from-state-party-chairman-race?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner This afternoon, October 27, Baltimore County Republican Party Chairman Chris Cavey sent an email to his committee, of which I am a member, announcing his reasons for withdrawing his candidacy from the Maryland state party chairman contest. This co... Maryland Republican Party Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:26:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Chris-Cavey-shows-leadership-by-withdrawing-from-state-party-chairman-race?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Public-Option-Rally-at-Baltimores-Senator-Theater?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Organizing for America, an organization of the Democratic National Committee which formed after a merge between the DNC and ACORN’s Obama for America, hosted a rally for the public option at Baltimore’s historic Senator Theater this pa... Grassroots Activism Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:38:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Public-Option-Rally-at-Baltimores-Senator-Theater?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Candidate-profile-Marilyn-Booker-for-delegate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Marilyn Booker is running for the House of Delegates in District 7, which spans the Baltimore and Harford County line. She wants to bring a focused set of priorities to the General Assembly. Marilyn grew up in the Baltimore area as the eldest... Candidates Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:15:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Candidate-profile-Marilyn-Booker-for-delegate-in-District-7?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Politics-101--Redistricting-explained?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner The next redistricting in Maryland will occur in 2012. Why is redistricting important? Redistricting is the process of redrawing the district boundaries on the federal, state, and county levels. This process is done two years after the decenn... Politics 101 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:33:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Politics-101--Redistricting-explained?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Candidate-profile--Steve-Whisler-for-County-Council-in-District-1?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner Steve Whisler makes his much anticipated announcement of his run for County Council in District 1 on Monday, October 19. Steve presents a pragmatic, objective, no-nonsense approach to problem solving. And, in a district that has seen some who are ... Candidates Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:19:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9345-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Candidate-profile--Steve-Whisler-for-County-Council-in-District-1?cid=exrss-Baltimore-County-Republican-Examiner