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		<title>COUNCIL VOICE: Charter changes &#8211; minutes tell the story</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/05/22/council-voice/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=council-voice</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["I have strong concerns about the use of referendums to let a majority decide on the rights or privileges of a minority."]]></description>
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		<title>GRANOLAPARK: Council feeds pets</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/05/09/granolapark-council-feeds-pets/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=granolapark-council-feeds-pets</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/05/09/granolapark-council-feeds-pets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 21:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gilbert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["I'm in over my head, glub, glub!" ]]></description>
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		<title>Teens talk about lower voting age proposal</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/03/29/teens-talk-about-lower-voting-age-proposal/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=teens-talk-about-lower-voting-age-proposal</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Morgan Fecto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["While some teens are excited at the idea of impacting their local government, others are unsure that they can make intelligent choices."]]></description>
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		<title>Takoma Park&#8217;s David Corn wins a Polk Award for scoop that helped defeat Romney</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/03/12/takoma-parks-david-corn-wins-a-polk/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=takoma-parks-david-corn-wins-a-polk</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Morgan Fecto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["“This sort of knocked him off his footing,"]]></description>
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		<title>COUNCIL VOICE: Voting rights and registration</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/01/21/council-voice-voting-rights-and-registration/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=council-voice-voting-rights-and-registration</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2013/01/21/council-voice-voting-rights-and-registration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://tpssvoice.com/?p=20581</guid>
		<description><![CDATA["I'm excited about these initiatives, . . . "]]></description>
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		<title>POLITICS: Where do Maryland churches stand on the ballot questions?</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/11/03/politics-where-maryland-churches-stand-on-same-sex-marriage-dream-act-and-casino-ballot-questions/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=politics-where-maryland-churches-stand-on-same-sex-marriage-dream-act-and-casino-ballot-questions</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Capital News Service</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Religious beliefs have played a major role in the debates in Maryland over same-sex marriage, Dream Act, and casino ballot questions. Capital News Service surveyed religious organizations, congregations, individual members and religious leaders about these issues. ]]></description>
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		<title>EDUCATION: The Dream is up for debate this summer</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/07/05/dream-act/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dream-act</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/07/05/dream-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Darlene Reyes</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://tpssvoice.com/?p=18738</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With Obama’s announcement that the federal government would no longer deport undocumented immigrants under the age of 30 who attend school or have graduated from high school or have served in the military, Maryland residents may be left wondering how it will affect the Maryland Dream Act.]]></description>
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		<title>EDUCATION: Teachers union scores in Montgomery County primary, looks forward to general election</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/16/education-teachers-union-scores-in-montgomery-county-primary-looks-forward-to-general-election/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=education-teachers-union-scores-in-montgomery-county-primary-looks-forward-to-general-election</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/16/education-teachers-union-scores-in-montgomery-county-primary-looks-forward-to-general-election/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirsty Groff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[EDUCATION • BY KIRSTY GROFF The April 3 Maryland primary helped narrow the field of candidates to the top two candidates in each race for the Montgomery County Board of Education’s District 2 and at-large seats. In a close District ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: General Assembly wrap 2012</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/10/eye-on-annapolis-general-assembly-wrap-2012/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=eye-on-annapolis-general-assembly-wrap-2012</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/10/eye-on-annapolis-general-assembly-wrap-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Capital News Service</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE STAFF The 2012 General Assembly session closed without an agreement between the House of Delegates and the Senate on an operating budget for the state. Many other bills passed or failed during the ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board brings government closer to residents</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/04/the-silver-spring-citizens-advisory-board-brings-government-closer-to-residents/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-silver-spring-citizens-advisory-board-brings-government-closer-to-residents</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/04/the-silver-spring-citizens-advisory-board-brings-government-closer-to-residents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edward Levy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SILVER SPRING • BY ED LEVY A Monday night crowd filled the meeting room for the March monthly meeting of the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board. Many were there due to their interest in senior citizen housing, the main topic ...]]></description>
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		<title>MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Debate continues over Israeli sister city</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/04/mocosistercit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mocosistercit</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/04/04/mocosistercit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Kraut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONTGOMERY COUNTY • SARAH KRAUT The Montgomery County Sister Cities board held a public hearing at the Executive Office Building Tuesday, March 13, to allow local residents input on the potential twin city relationship it is considering forming with the ...]]></description>
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		<title>POLITICS: Voters prepare — deadlines, early voting approach</title>
		<link>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/03/06/politics-voters-prepare-deadlines-early-voting-approach/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=politics-voters-prepare-deadlines-early-voting-approach</link>
		<comments>http://tpssvoice.com/2012/03/06/politics-voters-prepare-deadlines-early-voting-approach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Capital News Service</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[POLITICS • BY MARK MILLER, CNS Key Maryland Voting Dates March 13 &#8211; Deadline for voter registration, party affiliation switches and requests for polling place changes passes at 9 p.m. March 24 &#8211; Early voting period starts at 10 a.m. ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Md. Senate Committee votes 7-4 to advance same-sex marriage bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY TOM MCPARLAND, CNS A Senate panel voted 7-4 Tuesday to advance same-sex marriage legislation to the entire chamber, where members hope to move on it quickly, but the possibility of a filibuster remains. The vote ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: House again delays vote on same-sex marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY TOM MCPARLAND, CNS Shortly after a debate on same-sex marriage legislation was again postponed Thursday morning, Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley met privately with House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Arundel. Afterward, O&#8217;Malley would not comment on ...]]></description>
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		<title>VOX POPULI: Clown show in the snow (The New Hampshire Republican Primary)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[VOX POPULI • BY ED LEVY I thought of this title before heading up to New Hampshire in early January a few days prior to the Republican Presidential Primary election. I was short-changed on the snow side of the equation ...]]></description>
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		<title>CONGRESS: Maryland Women&#8217;s Caucus returns with new Tubman legislation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONGRESS • BY KELSEY MILLER, CNS Scroll to the bottom to see a timeline of Harriet Tubman&#8217;s life. After a failed attempt last year to put a Harriet Tubman statue in Congress&#8217; Statuary Hall, the Maryland women&#8217;s caucus is trying ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Possible doubling of flush tax worries some legislators</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY ELLEN STODOL, CNS A number of legislators are concerned that Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s proposal to raise the flush tax from $2.50 to $5 a month to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay could be too ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Coalition calls alcohol tax a success</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY KELSEY MILLER, CNS A coalition that pushed an alcohol tax increase last year is calling the tax a success and turning its efforts toward assuring that the new revenue is spent the way it was ...]]></description>
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		<title>CONGRESS: Maryland delegation sets aside (most) partisanship for Obama speech</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONGRESS • BY MARK MILLER, CNS President Obama set out a blueprint for an economy &#8220;built to last&#8221; &#8212; calling for business tax reform, an end to oil subsidies, citizenship for immigrant scholars and clean energy development &#8212; and challenged ...]]></description>
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		<title>EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: O&#8217;Malley introduces updated offshore wind bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY ELLEN STODOLA, CNS After failing in last year&#8217;s legislative session, Gov. Martin O&#8217;Malley is trying again with a new bill that would make offshore wind farming a viable energy source in Maryland. The bill, which supporters ...]]></description>
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