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Conspiracy, Largest police force, Clean air, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Dec 22, 2005 22:04 PST
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In this week's message:
* News Stories about Issues
* Calendar - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
* Announcements
* Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
* Other e-List News
* Your Feedback
NEWS STORIES
Ex-PG County official, accountant charged with conspiracy, bribery
Washington Times, DC - Dec 22, 2005
A Prince George's County grand jury indicted a former county official
and an Upper Marlboro accountant yesterday on charges of conspiracy,
bribery and felony theft in a $250,000 shakedown of a county
contractor.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051221-095825-4263r.htm
Bigger Could Mean Better for Prince George's Police Force
WTOP, D.C. - Dec 22, 2005
Prince George's County is boasting that it now has the largest police
force in its history.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=655122
Push for clean air bill grows
Delmarva Daily Times, MD - Dec 21, 2005
"I think there is growing momentum of support," said State Sen. Paul
Pinksi, D-Prince George's, who sponsored last year's bill.
http://tinyurl.com/db6n8
City police considering a task force to study car thefts
Annapolis Capital, MD - Dec 20, 2005
Chief Joseph S. Johnson got the task force idea when he noticed
several cases where cars stolen from the city wound up in Prince
George's County....
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/12_20-25/TOP
David Nitkin on state politics issues
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 19, 2005
Prince George's County is the wealthiest majority-black jurisdiction
in the country, and the only place that has gotten wealthier as the
black population increased. The viable candidacies of Mfume, Steele
and Brown reflect the demographics of the state, and the political
opportunities available to black leaders. http://tinyurl.com/b48gm
Duncan Chides O'Malley For Support Of Slots
GamblingMagazine.com - Dec 18, 2005
With O'Malley and his lieutenant governor pick, Del. Anthony G. Brown
(D-Prince George's), sitting in the audience, Duncan paused at the
outset of his speech to thank Brown "for his work . . . in blocking
the efforts of some who would flood our state with slot-machine
gambling."
http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=300&A=16307
MDE, industry blocked a bill
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 18, 2005
Environmentalists like Sen. Paul G. Pinsky, a Prince George's
Democrat and a sponsor of the bill, say these gloomy predictions are
scare tactics, given the soaring revenue of energy firms like
Constellation. The real problem, Pinsky and other critics argue, is
that the state's environmental agency is run by the business
interests it's supposed to police.
http://tinyurl.com/cxecn
Man Shot 15 Years Ago Dies, Gunman Not Prosecuted
WJZ, MD - Dec 16, 2005
Prince George's County police even counted his death as the
jurisdiction's 164th homicide for 2005.
http://wjz.com/local/local_story_350155553.html
O'Malley Picks Anthony Brown as Running Mate
Baltimore Times, MD - Dec 16, 2005
The richness of Prince George's County's political pool was
demonstrated once again as Baltimore Mayor and Maryland Democratic
gubernatorial candidate Martin O'Malley announced this week the
selection of Prince George's County Del. Anthony G. Brown as his
running mate.
http://www.btimes.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=64546&sID=4
County Seeks Power to Close Illegal Nightclubs
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Dec 15, 2005
The entire council has signed on to sponsor the measure. "This
legislation is paramount to public safety in Prince George's County,"
Johnson said.
http://www.thesentinel.com/284944234797882.php
Group Says Palumbo Shows Bias in Cases
WJLA, DC - Dec 13, 2005
Advocates for victims of domestic violence say Prince George's County
judge Richard Palumbo has shown bias against non-English-speaking
women seeking protective orders.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1205/285394.html
Mfume picks up endorsements
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 13, 2005
Mfume, who racked up a number of Prince George's County endorsements
last month, including the county executive, railed against the Bush
administration and Congress for not doing more to track down Osama
bin Laden. He criticized the country's leaders for not providing
health care to all Americans and for letting so many live in poverty.
http://tinyurl.com/cmahw
Campaign law turns tables on Ehrlich
Washington Times, DC - Dec 11, 2005
The 1997 ban on fundraising -- which covers the incumbents of the
four statewide offices and the 188 members of the General Assembly --
was initiated by Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., Prince
George's Democrat, and Casper Taylor Jr., the Allegany Democrat who
was House speaker, as a way to boost the ethics image of the General
Assembly.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051211-102802-6405r.htm
Law giving Safe Haven for babies hurt by lack of publicity
Annapolis Capital, MD - Dec 11, 2005
"They can't take advantage of it if they don't know about it," said
Del. Pauline Menes, whose district includes part of west county. The
Prince George's Democrat was a co-sponsor of the House version of the
bill.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/12_11-61/TOP
Prince George's to open center for day laborers
Washington Times, DC - Dec 9, 2005
Prince George's County is aiming to join other area communities in
opening a day-labor center to curb illegal aliens and others from
loitering in public places ...
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051209-101931-6714r.htm
Leave Your Car Idling and You Get Get a Ticket
WTOP, D.C. - Dec 8, 2005
Motorists in Prince George's County have been warned they risk
getting tickets if they leave their keys in their idling, unattended
vehicles.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=643119
Chamber Members To Get Health Plans
Washington Post, United States - Dec 8, 2005
Maryland's Hispanic population resides within the counties
represented by the latter chamber, including Anne Arundel, Howard,
Montgomery and Prince George's.
http://tinyurl.com/bq4lv
Prince George's Police Ticket Unattended Vehicles
NBC 4.com, DC - Dec 7, 2005
\Police in Prince George's County are cracking down on people who
leave their cars unattended while warming them up.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5486665/detail.html
Prince George's County Council Elects New Leaders
WJLA, DC - Dec 7, 2005
The Prince George's County Council has installed a new chairman in
time for its next legislative session in January.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1205/283785.html
The Connector's Effect On Maryland's Watershed
Washington Post, United States - Dec 5, 2005
The EPA did offer to help the Maryland State Highway Administration
modify the proposed northern route so environmental damage would be
minimized, if the residents of Montgomery and Prince George's
counties really think this east-west road is the solution to their
traffic problems.
http://tinyurl.com/8nxjb
Statewide Smoking Ban Meets Opposition In Md.
NBC 4.com, DC - Dec 5, 2005
Montgomery, Talbot and, most recently, Prince George's counties have
enacted smoking bans.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5468814/detail.html
Bush a boon, not bust, for Steele camp
Washington Times, DC - Dec 3, 2005
Mr. Steele's event with the president helped close the Prince
George's County resident's fundraising gap with the Democratic
front-runner....
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051204-120940-1124r.htm
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
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CALENDAR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity (ADORE)
Fri., Jan. 13, 7:30 PM
In-depth discussions held the 2nd Friday of every month, exploring
race and ethnicity both from an historical perspective and in terms
of our daily lives. A video is often included. The evenings begin
with a potluck dinner at 6:30; come for the potluck or for the
discussion only.
Davies Unitarian Universalist Church 7400 Temple Hill Rd., Camp Springs
More information: http://www.dmuuc.org/adore.html or call 301-449-4308
12th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit Sponsored by the
Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Monday, January 16, 2006
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Registration begins at 1:00pm
Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Senate Building
Presidents Conference Center, 1st Floor East
11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Visit the Maryland ECO System website to learn more:
http://mdecosystem.e-actionmax.com/default.asp
LESSONS OF LOSS
Objectives:
Define "loss";
Identify losses at various points in our lives;
Identify assumptions about loss and grieving
and determine if they make sense to our experiences;
Reexamine old losses;
Identify support resources;
Identify and clarify our theology and personal beliefs
around loss, dying, and death; and
Commemorate our loved ones.
Monday Evenings 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan. 23 & 30 and Feb. 6 & 13
Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
7400 Temple Hill Rd.
Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-449-4308
http://www.dmuuc.org/
Childcare Provided!
Free. Advance registration required.
Or email dawnstar.-@dmuuc.org
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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE POSITION AVAILABLE
Work at home. Free training in through email & phone instruction or
in Brandywine if needed. Internet posting (database entry) and/or
searching. Middle or high school student could receive credit toward
community service requirement, but any age may apply - it could help
your resume to add internet experience. Reply to this email or call
301-782-9922.
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