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'Free' service?
I took great interest in your extensive coverage of the often multi-faceted issue of Maryland medevac operations (Sunday Capital, March 30). Ironically, one particular point caught my attention, in the context of your article.... | 
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Green buildings
Expansion of green building is on the horizon, but healthy competition is in question. In 2006, Maryland passed Senate Bill 92 requiring all publicly-funded buildings to achieve a high-performance criteria, either LEED Silver, a... |
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Tanker contract
It was recently reported that Sen. John McCain supported the awarding of a $40 billion joint contract between the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. and its U.S. partner Northrop Grumman to build aerial refueling tankers... |
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Global warming
I noticed that Sen. Ed DeGrange voted against the greenhouse gas bill. His quote: "I think there's just too many questions." My suggestion to Mr. DeGrange and the entire legislature (and Congress) is start asking... |
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Flawed bill
The Congress is currently considering the passage of legislation described as giving the Food and Drug Administration control over the tobacco industry. In reality, this legislation gives the industry control over the FDA. |
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Move house
A comment on the Burtis House and the National Sailing Hall of Fame at City Dock. As a sailor and taxpayer in the Eastport/Annapolis area I strongly advocate the hall at the proposed location. The Burtis House is an eyesore on... |
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Talk radio
Is it just me? We're halfway through the primary process and it's getting very ugly out there. I am a political junkie but not sure I can endure more of this hate and venom emanating from the "uninhibited" talk... |
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Student project
My name is Miriam Martinez. In my fifth grade class we are doing a state research project, and I will be doing my project on Maryland. The project is due at the end of May and it will cover such topics as famous people, your... |
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MTV failure
I came across a show on MTV titled "Real Life: I work in the Sex Industry." Knowing the apathetic and malleable demographic that MTV markets to, I expected a topical show analyzing the destitution and the destructive... |
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Sailing hall
The article on the Sailing Hall of Fame (The Capital, March 25) leaves me perplexed. Perhaps your journalist was not in the same Council chamber when over 25 opponents of the hall's location gave testimony. Burtis family... |
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A solution?
If Mexico were to become a part of the United States, we would not need to build a fence. |
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Blame Congress
Who is really to blame for our government crisis? One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one president and nine Supreme Court justices - 545 human beings out of 300 million are directly, legally, morally and individually... |
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Flag dipping
In response to letters to the editor decrying the controversy over flag dipping at the Naval Academy Chapel, if you support the tradition of flag dipping, please preface your opinions by stating that you would also support such... |
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Class project
My name is Thompson Hall. In my fifth grade class we are doing a state research project, and I will be doing my project on Maryland. The project is due at the end of May, and it will cover such topics as famous people from... |
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Terrorist bill
Appalled. Dismayed. Shocked. Astounded. Disgusted. Sickened. That's how I feel over the House of Representatives' decision to let the Protect America Act expire. I cannot believe that in time of war, that Rep. John... |
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Social workers
March is National Social Work Month - a time for acknowledging and thanking the many social workers within Anne Arundel County (and elsewhere) for their professionalism and commitment to serve the most vulnerable people in our... |
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Obama news
I am curious. If Hillary Clinton had won in Mississippi March 11, would you have relegated the news of it to a small blurb located on the bottom third of page A2? A place where a search had to be conducted to actually find it.... |
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Gay rights
Having followed the debate about equality under civil law for our gay citizens, I thought I'd heard it all. Talking with some opponents, they are obviously good people who are struggling with conservative views, hence the... |
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Pelosi panned
So let me understand correctly. According to the facts, Sen. John McCain derailed a deal back in 2004 in which Boeing would supply the Air Force with refueling tankers under a sole source, non-compete contract. It turned out... |
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Sailing hall
A healthy local economy is crucial to a healthy social environment for the citizens of Annapolis, It's a simple equation. Without a strong economy, the city's tax base shrinks; citizens take up the shortfall, the city is... |
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Sailing museum
My wife and I moved to Annapolis eight months ago from Montgomery County. We've always loved Annapolis and now it's home. |
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Golden parachutes
Recent financial reports from many large corporations have listed huge losses, which is not uncommon during economic downturns. The result is bad news for investors and causes serious repercussions to the economy. In recent... |
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Pregnancy centers
I felt obligated to comment on your article "Bill targets pregnancy centers" (The Capital, Feb. 25). The article was extremely biased and offered some half truths and misleading information. You call the centers... |
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Pregnancy clinics
On Monday, Feb. 25, The Capital published an article accusing pregnancy centers of giving false information to clients. Not only did the wording of the article reek of bias, which is unethical for a reporter, but it bordered on... |
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Immunity
After a century of dealing with legal and constitutional issues such as surveillance, there is no conceivable way that the telecommunications carriers would consent to aiding our intelligence agencies in their eavesdropping... |
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Staph steps
Regarding "Single strain of staph spreading across nation," (The Capital, Jan. 27), there are practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of a "superbug" infection. |
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Lower taxes
We all know that taxes are a necessary evil! But frivolous governmental spending should be eliminated, especially when economic crisis looms. |
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Darfur
Darfur is off the radar as usual, but the murderous genocide of the Sudanese government against its own Darfurian people these past five long years has not let up! |
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Hospital infections
I'm concerned about the spread of hospital infections due to poor compliance to hand hygiene. |
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Candidates
Ask the candidates for congress and president if they would: |
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Immigrants
I do not understand why anyone, especially Democrats, could be willing to grant immunity to illegal immigrants for criminal activity. |
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Homestead tax
I hope you will run a reminder for Maryland citizens to file their Application for Homestead Tax Credit Eligibility by April 2008. |
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Environment
I assure The Capital (Jan. 28) that there are many more people than "a small group of conservative activists" who are concerned about possible sub rosa activities by environmentalists whose work is not made public and... |
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Congress
As a long-time resident of Maryland's 1st Congressional District, I recommend voters take note of the rhetoric and silliness of the campaigns being run against Wayne Gilchrest. |
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Immunity
America needs to know the extent of the Bush Administration's illegal activity and who participated in this activity. |
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Recall O'Malley
Sing the song of "Maryland, O Maryland!" There is a tyrant running this state into the ground. |
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Impeach Bush
President Bush and Vice President Cheney have violated the Constitution and the public trust by knowingly misleading our nation and the world into war with Iraq. |
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Redskins fan
Yes, I always will be a Redskins' fan. Fans never get to say the things we want to say to our favorite team. |
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Illegals
Well, isn't that just hunky dory? An expert from out of state arrives to lecture us on how to deal with illegal immigrants which in short is, "get out of their way and let them walk all over you." |
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President's race
Daily I become more mystified by the American process for selecting its president. |
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