Mirant, the national power generation company that owns the Dickerson fossil fuel electric plant, is in the cross-hairs of a new carbon tax proposed by Council Member Roger Berliner. Mirant…
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Senator Rona Kramer, Delegate Anne Kaiser and Delegate candidate Craig Zucker have announced that they are running as a team in District 14. Kramer faces a challenge by Delegate Karen…
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Council At-Large: First Forum
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Last Wednesday night, the four at-large County Council Members and the four challengers gathered in Kensington for their first forum. There will be many more, but first impressions are important….
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Meet the Mayor
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In yet another sign that blogs are taking over the known universe (or at least MoCo), MPW founder David Lublin has just become Mayor of the Town of Chevy Chase….
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SEIU Members Tell Their Stories
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MCGEO is not the only public employee union swarming the County Council building over budget concerns. SEIU Local 500, which represents school support staff, is going to do it too…
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New Scandal for the Wild Child
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Former WSSC Commissioner Juanita “Wild Child” Miller has a tempestuous past, ripping up the agency over bogus accusations of racism and firing off ranting mass emails to every employee at…
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By Jud Ashman. Folks, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is no longer just an opportunity to throw tomatoes at our favorite blogger, Adam Pagnucco (speaking at 2pm in the James Michener…
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Farewell, Congressman Obey
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By Marc Korman. Last week, Wisconsin Congressman David Obey decided to pack it in and retire. Although not a Marylander, Obey is one of my favorite Members of Congress and…
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Senate Fireworks Fizzle
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Tuesday night’s meeting of the Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) promised some real action as several members of the District 14 and District 19 delegations were scheduled to make presentations…
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Senate 19 Voting Records: Lenett vs. Manno
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Senator Mike Lenett and Delegate Roger Manno are both freshmen elected in 2006. Lenett won his seat over two incumbent Delegates while Manno finished first in a crowded field. Manno…