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Mayor Dixon may fire city workers
Only in Baltimore- When An Attempted Armed Robbery Becomes A Property Crime
Grandstanding Elijah Cummings Complains About AIG After Giving $1 Trillion Of Our Money Away
Video From NAACP Meeting About Slots- What the Mayor And Governor Really Thought
Pigtown's Frustration Evident At Crime Summit
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    Company Involved In Gambling Bust Contributed To These Politicians

    May 22, 10:44 AM
     
     
    Apparently the owner of a company that had about 150 "gaming machines" in numerous locations in Baltimore County gave close to $40,000 to local politicians including Gov. Martin O'Malley, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Mayor Sheila Dixon.  Those three leaders are thinking about returning the contributions now.  Below is a list of Baltimore City Council related politicians who have received money from Carbond.  Jack Young and Bob Curran show up yet again...

    Candidates Account Contributor Name(Address) Amount Date Received Contribution Type
    Curran, Bob Friends Of Carbond Inc. t/a Bayside Vending
    (5501 Pulaski Highway ,
    Baltimore, MD, 21205)    		 $200.00 08/30/2003 Business Entity
    D'Adamo, Nick Jr. Friends Of Councilman CARBOND INC
    (5501 PULASKI HWY ,
    BALTIMORE, MD, 21205)    		 $250.00 11/12/2001 Ticket purchases by Business Entity
    Holton, Helen Citizens For Carbond, Inc
    (5501 Pulaski Hwy ,
    Baltimore, MD, 21205)    		 $500.00 04/21/2007 Ticket purchases by Business Entity
    Kraft, Jim Friends Of CARBOND, INC
    (5501 PULASKI HIGHWAY ,
    BALTIMORE, MD, 21205)    		 $500.00 08/17/2007 Business Entity
    Mitchell, Keiffer Jackson Jr. Friends Of Carbond, Inc
    (5501 Pulaski Highway ,
    Baltimore, MD, 21205)    		 $1,000.00 08/11/2003 Business Entity
    Pugh, Catherine E. Committee to Elect CARBOND INC
    (5501 PULASKI HIGHWAY ,
    BALTIMORE, MD, 21205)    		 $100.00 08/22/2003 Business Entity
    Rawlings-Blake, Stephanie 2007 CARBOND,INC.
    (5501 Pulaski Highway ,
    Baltimore, MD, 21205)    		 $500.00 08/28/2007 Business Entity
    Reisinger, Edward L. Friends Of Carbond, Inc.
    (5501 Pulaski Highway ,
    Baltimore, MD, 21205)    		 $500.00 04/11/2007 Business Entity
    Remarks: Patron sponsor
    Young, Bernard C. Friends Of CARBOND, INC
    (5501 PULASKI HIGHWAY ,
    BALTIMORE, MD, 21205)    		 $500.00 01/13/2006 Business Entity
    Young, Bernard C. Friends Of CARBOND, INC
    (5501 PULASKI HIGHWAY ,
    BALTIMORE, MD, 21205)    		 $1,000.00 05/20/2005 Business Entity

    Topics: Jack Young , elections , Edward Reisinger , Jim Kraft , Martin O'Malley , Robert Curran , Helen Holton
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    Mayor Dixon may fire city workers

    October 10, 12:52 PM
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    Only in Baltimore- When An Attempted Armed Robbery Becomes A Property Crime

    October 9, 11:55 PM
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    Grandstanding Elijah Cummings Complains About AIG After Giving $1 Trillion Of Our Money Away

    October 8, 1:35 PM
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    Video From NAACP Meeting About Slots- What the Mayor And Governor Really Thought

    October 7, 3:35 PM
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    Pigtown's Frustration Evident At Crime Summit

    October 6, 9:16 AM
    The people of Pigtown have been very frustrated with the revolving door criminal justice system of Baltimore for the past few years. I have posted summaries that dealt with crime summits they have held to address specific concerns. Below is an email... Read More
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    Shame On Elijah Cummings And The Maryland Congressional Delegation.

    October 4, 1:33 PM
    The irresponsible banker bailout bill was approved by congress and signed into law by the President this week. Roscoe Bartlett was the only member of the Maryland congressional delegation who voted against it. I am appalled that Elijah Cummings voted... Read More
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    Report From The Live Entertainment Ordinance Hearing

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    Sheila Dixon And 2101 East Biddle Street

    October 2, 3:14 PM
    Today the Sun came out with an informative piece about the Mayor Dixon investigation. It appears that the state is interested in investigating four development projects with which Ronald H. Lipscomb is involved. The Sun mentions a project at 2101 East... Read More
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