Both Rt. 50 Eastbound Lanes Closed

We were just informed that both Rt. 50 east bound lanes are closed west of 60 Foot Road. There was a 2 car collision. We'll try to update you just as soon as things free up.

GO HERE for updates.

Fruitland's National Night Out

On behalf of the Fruitland Police Department, I’d like to extend our appreciation to those who supported our annual National Night Out celebration. This event is always well-received by attendees as police department members and volunteers work tirelessly to make this a success for the community. The highlight of the evening was the attendance of Coach Hal Chernoff and Boxing Champion Fernando Guerraro who greeted and signed autographs for a multitude of fans. A huge Thank You to each of our sponsors and supporters which include the following:


Redmen Lodge 149

Walmart

Fruitland Lions Club

Fruitland Fire Department

Perdue Farms

Pepsi

John McIntyre’s band “Strange Brew”

Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit

Bennett Construction

Ace Hardware

Dee McDonnell

Kim Marshall

Judy Carey

Flannerys

Sonic

McDonald’s

Adam’s Ribs

How Sweet It Is

Subway

Eagle Express

Food Lion


Chief Michael Phillips

Gas Prices One Year Ago Today

DELMAR POP WARNER FOOTBALL, INC. IS HAVING A CHICKEN BARBEQUE FUNDRAISER!!

To purchase advance tickets contact Connie Schuyler

@ 302-236-8512

Or come out and join us on SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th, 2009

Jack’s Market on Rt. 50 West, Hebron!!

Chicken Barbeque

Includes:

Chicken Half, beans, roll, & chips for $7

Canned Soda $1 extra

UPDATE: Domestic Dispute Results In Trooper Shooting Suspect

Georgetown-Yesterday, August 4th, David Bethard was arraigned in reference to the below outlined incident and ordered held secured at the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $176,500.00 cash only bond. His custody has since been transferred to the Department of Corrections.


UPDATED DSP News Release #2: Monday, August 03, 2009- Domestic Dispute Results in Trooper Shooting Suspect

Georgetown- The following news release outlines additional details surrounding the officer involved shooting from yesterday.

This incident began with a domestic dispute at approximately 1:00 p.m. at a residence along the unit block of Wood Duck Way in the Sandhill Mobile Home Park in Georgetown. Initially, a verbal argument ensued between David C. Bethard, his 38-year-old girlfriend and her 19-year-old daughter. As the argument escalated, Bethard was asked to leave the residence, but he refused.

He went into the kitchen and obtained several large kitchen knives. He then held the knives in a threatening manner and advised that everyone was going to die. The 19-year-old fled the home and called 911. The suspect then took his girlfriend from the residence against her will.

The daughter advised the State Police dispatcher center, SUSCOM, of the facts surrounding the incident at the home and also told them that Bethard was armed. This information was relayed to the responding Troopers.

When the initial confrontation with the officer ensued, the Trooper gave Bethard several lawful commands for him to surrender. The suspect put his hands in his pockets and refused to take them out.

Then, instead of coming peacefully, the suspect threatened the officer. He then lunged at the Trooper and quickly withdrew his hands from his pockets while holding a black object. This object later proved to be a cellular phone. In fear for his life, the Trooper fired a single round from his divisionally issued weapon, striking the suspect.

Charges:
In reference to the officer involved shooting, warrants are now on file charging David Bethard with Resisting Arrest and Menacing (both misdemeanors).

In reference to the domestic, warrants are now on file charging Bethard with the following offenses: two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (felony), Kidnapping (felony), two counts of Aggravated Menacing (felony) and two counts of Terroristic Threatening (misdemeanor).
He will be formally charged upon his release from the hospital.

The officer involved in this shooting is identified as Captain Charles Simpson, the Troop 4 Commander in Charge. As a matter of routine procedure, he has been placed on Administrative Duty.

Another Direct TV Story

Hey Joe,

I too have had difficulties with Direct TV in the past. I started receiving bills in 2005 stating that I owed them $700 plus dollars for a bill. I had always had Comcast and never had Direct TV. I called them numerous times and told them this was the case and they just told me they would look in to it and never called me back. I continued getting the bills and letters and I continued calling to let them know that this was not my debt. I eventually started receiving harassing phone calls about 3 times a day from them stating I needed to pay now or they were going to turn it over to collections, their employees were very rude to me when I tried to tell them that I never had Direct TV. This continued until earlier this year when I received yet another bill and I wrote in to them stating that I had never had the service I asked them to tell me where the service was hooked up because I knew it wouldn’t be at my house. After about 3 months I received a letter from them saying that they investigated it and that the debt could not be linked back to me and that they were sorry for any inconvenience. Meanwhile they had turned the debt over to collections and I had that going against my otherwise perfect credit. I just wonder how it is possible that they can get away with charging people for debts that aren’t even theirs and then diminish their credit by turning these claims over to collection agency’s without even investigating them first especially when the person has called numerous times telling them that their must be a mistake.

Just wanted to add my experience. Thanks.

Another Satisfied Customer

Kratovil's Townhall Meetings

"Hi Joe,

I just read your blog on Sbynews. I live in Harford County, and Frank Kratovil is our congressman, also. I plan on attending his townhall meeting in Northeast tomorrow. Thank you for letting me know what I should expect from him tomorrow.

According to his web page, his only office on this side of the bay is in Bel Air. As of the info I received from his Bel Air office last week, there is no meeting planned in this area. Since Harford County is mainly Republican, it does not suprise me.

I have put your blog on my favorites list. Thank you again.

Barbara"

Harrisonburg City Council Passes New Parking

With the high rate of attacks on women in secluded parking lots... especially during evening hours... the Harrisonburg City Council has established a 'Women Only'parking lot at the Harrisonburg Crossing shopping centre. Even the parking attendants are exclusively female so that a comfortable and safe environment is created for patrons.

Below is the first picture available of this world-first women-only parking lot in Harrisonburg!

Problems With Direct TV

I would like to hear from others about how they have been treated by Direct TV when they chose to cancel their services with them.

We had been customers of Direct TV for 9 years. Many times during those years, we had problems with service, and finally, enough was enough. Last August I called Direct TV to see about cancelling with them and they told me it would cost $300 for an early cancellation fee. We decided to wait until July of this year as the cost to cancel would only be $80.....the amount I was given on 3 different phone calls to them. I kept notes of those phone calls with dates and to whom I spoke. I was also told that the fee is reduced by $20 per month.

In July, we cancelled our service with Direct TV after being hooked up with Comcast. We immediately received a bill from Direct TV with an early cancellation fee of $180. I called to advise them that they had overcharged us by $100. They advised they would check it out and return our phone call. They did not return the phone call, but four days later, we received a statement from them showing they had charged our credit card company the total of $180 (unauthorized as far as we are concerned). Previously, we had let them apply the charges to our credit card and thus, they still have the number (scary, isn't it?). I called the credit card company and they advise that once you give them the card info, they are able to use it to collect,and unless we have it in writing from Direct TV of the amount of charges they told us, they are unable to do anything to correct the situation. They both indicate that the charges are not unauthorized because they had been given the credit card info, and even tho we had stopped paying by credit card several months ago, they tell me they are unable to remove the credit card information from their system.

I called Direct TV and spoke with a supervisor (?) who was unable to reduce the charges. He stated that the original contact signed 9 years ago allows them to make the charge upon termination, and there was nothing he could do.

Funny thing happened when I called the credit card company.......the same thing had happened to the lady I spoke with and she was also unable to have the additional charges removed from her account. A similar situation also occured with a family member who just had to pay up!!

It is hard to believe that large companies operate in this matter, and harder to believe that they are still in business. I plan to contact the Better Business Bureau and any others that I can learn about. Any info that you or any readers can provide will be greatly appreciated.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO HOLD COMPREHENSIVE NEWS CONFERENCE ON LANDFILL THEFTS

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. announced today that the news media and the general public are invited to a comprehensive news conference on the county landfill theft scheme. The county’s first executive said, “I hope that this conference will bring closure to the 2008 scandal that rocked the county’s Solid Waste Division.”

Mr. Pollitt will meet the news media and his constituents at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 11th, in the City/County Council Chambers in the Government Office Building. The meeting will be carried live on PAC 14.

Mr. Pollitt said that, “It’s time to bring this matter to a conclusion. I intend to present a narrative entitled ‘The Landfill Thefts – From A-to-Z.’ I and my staff shall be present to answer any and all questions from the public and the news media. We intend to describe how this happened, how we dealt with it, what we’ve learned and what we’ve done to ensure that something of this nature does not happen again.”

What Happened To ALL Of The Black Voters?

The only black people there, (with all due respect) were the Staff Members working for Frank Kratovil.

That being said, I personally think Frank is going to have one hell of a time getting re-elected.

While Obama was a major force in bringing out the black vote, Frank's not going to enjoy riding that wave again this go around and will more than likely lose about 20% of the people, (easily) that voted for him in the past.

On another note, why weren't they there last night? These are important issues that affect us all. I just don't get it.

Dog Found In Nutters Crossing Golf Course UPDATE!!

FOUND! Thanks Folks!

Hey Joe, could you post this picture on your blog? Female yellow lab found in Nutter's Crossing Golf Course. Has a blue collar with Black diamonds. Contact Ed Hoeck 410-749-3399 or 443-235-1057

There is no ID on the collar. Beautiful dog. Hope someone claims her.

Thanks!

Public Plan Would Allow Abortion Coverage

Federal funds are now restricted to specific cases involving rape, incest

WASHINGTON - Health care legislation before the U.S. Congress would allow a new government-sponsored insurance plan to cover abortions, a decision that would affect millions of women and recast federal policy on the divisive issue.

Federal funds for abortions are now restricted to cases involving rape, incest or danger to the health of the mother. Abortion opponents say those restrictions should carry over to any health insurance sold through a new marketplace envisioned under the legislation, an exchange where people would choose private coverage or the public plan.

GO HERE to read more.

Birth Certificate A Straw Man Argument?

Joe,

I think there is some evidence that the Main Stream Media is now setting up a straw man so they can knock it down. Here is an article claiming such:

http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/obamabirthfinal.php

The purpose may be to discredit the blogoshphere and the internet in general as a source for real news. The elite know full well, that Americans have begun to suspect the official story of many events (911, Oklahoma City, Waco, Iraq, Afghanistan). People are getting their news from the internet. It is possible that the Birther Movement has been set up as a straw man argument so it can be easily debunked.

Here is the more important aspect of the Birther Story: Obama accepted grants to Occidental College as a foreign student. This fact has fueled many in the Birther Movement. It is entirely possible that Obama stole money as a college student, but was in fact, born in Hawaii.
Also, being hidden in the media is Obama's past as a drug user and homosexual pervert. The Sinclair Book speaks to this "dirty" side of Obama's past, yet nothing is reported in the news about that matter.

http://larrysinclair-0926.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-is-last-post-book-is-published-let.html

Constitutional Law?

How do the lunatics in Washington distort the Constitution to further their nefarious schemes to enslave the public? To find an answer we must examine what the Constitution says and the order in which it is written.

Article 1, section 8, clause 3;
[ The Congress shall have power ] To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.

This is often amplified by the Necessary and Proper Clause which states that this Commerce Clause power, and all other enumerated powers, may be implemented by the power "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."

Did they have second thoughts when they enacted the ninth amendment ? -
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

The Founding Fathers gave voice to this concern in the tenth amendment. -
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

In view of the foregoing, try to make sense of a national health care program, but banning shopping across state lines for lower cost insurance.

How about an energy policy that encourages the importation of foreign oil, but prohibits domestic drilling?

Where does the redistribution of wealth appear in the Constitution? From what I read the acquisition of wealth is an individual right.

Does regulating commerce include the government takeover of private companies, deciding on employee compensation or even who works there?

Freed Journalists: ‘We Are Very Grateful’

Women return to U.S. after Bill Clinton secures their release from N. Korea

BURBANK, Calif. - Former President Bill Clinton and two freed journalists arrived back in the United States Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the women were pardoned by North Korea's reclusive leader, Kim Jong Il.

The jet carrying Euna Lee and Laura Ling landed at Burbank's Bob Hope Airport early Wednesday. The women rushed into the waiting arms of their families, whom they hadn't seen during more than four months of captivity in North Korea.

GO HERE to read more.

The End Of Post-Racialism

by Bruce S. Thornton
FrontPageMagazine.com

So much for Obama striking a new tone on race.

President Obama’s response during his press conference to the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates — that the Cambridge police officer “acted stupidly,” despite Obama’s confession that he didn’t know what really had happened — should lay to rest the illusion that Obama somehow represents the transcendence of racial politics.

From the moment he first stepped onto the national scene, it was obvious that Obama is not “transracial” but in fact a creature of identity/grievance politics. His whole career has been fueled by the perception that he is “black,” that is, a victim of endemic white racism, and thus deserving of various entitlements designed both to compensate for that victimization and to alleviate the guilt of whites who have bought into a demeaning definition of blackness that reduces blacks to being passive victims in need of special consideration.

In other words, the essence of Obama’s public identity is that he serves as a symbol of black grievance and white guilt. The reality of his life is not really an issue. The facts that he is not “black” by any criterion other than the Jim Crow “one-drop” rule, that his perceived blackness has been an advantage in his career rather than a handicap, that the exaggeration of his talents and achievements reflects the “soft” racism of liberal low expectations — all these mean nothing. What is important is that Obama is just black enough to serve as a racial symbol, but not so black that he frightens white people. This disconnect between reality and symbol is most obvious when Obama speaks to a black audience, as in his recent address to the NAACP, and attempts the rhythms and inflections of black oratory. After five minutes it becomes clear that this is not Obama’s normal speaking style, but rather an affectation redolent of nerdy white women warbling “You go girl!” Just imagine Jesse Jackson making that same speech, or even Jeremiah Wright, and you can see the difference between authentic black oratory and the imitation.

GO HERE to read more.

Mr. Kratovil, My Grandfather Is A Retired War Veteran

What are you going to do to make sure he is cared for with Health Care?

Congressman Kratovil responded by telling this very young man that many Soldiers are committing suicide. He went on to explain how they're going off to war and seeing horrible things and then committing suicide and this has to be addressed.

Not for nothing but this was NOT the kind of answer Mr. Kratovil should have shared with this young man. Out of all of the questions asked, Frank really never answered this young man's question but instead took another direction, one in which will certainly come back and bite him down the road.

Considering Salisbury News is gaining momentum daily, it's articles like this that will again reach the MSM, (perhaps) and be shared around the Country. Lord knows with all the hits and attention we've been getting recently, there's a LOT more people viewing Salisbury News than ever before., That being said, it's easy to sit on the outside and criticize and to be honest with you I personally believe Frank, (if he could) would take back that moment in a New York Second.

To the young man and his Grandfather, THANK YOU! You're a brave young man and your Grandfather must be VERY proud of you.

A Country Of Laws

"Joe:

What a wonderful thing, that we live in a country of laws. However, as we recently learned it is not a requirement that the law makers even read the law they are voting on. It does seem there is a requirement to vote as the party leader demands. These same lawmakers exempt themselves from the programs they force on the rest of the country. How about the policy that shelters their big contributors from participation? They then have the gall to tell us money does not influence their votes.

I believe it was Diogenes who searched for the honest man. Of course he didn't bother to search in Washington, even if it existed then.

Joel Brandes"

Kratovil Faces Hostile Crowd In Mardela Town Hall Meeting

As you can see from the numerous images above, the auditorium was at capacity with some 250 people attending and to be 100% honest with you, (besides Frank's Staff) there wasn't a single Kratovil supporter in the audience.

America is angry and they came out in masses all day yesterday where Freshman Congressman Frank Kratovil faced hundreds of angry people wishing to voice their opinion and being cut short because of time.

While it was announced as a Town Hall Meeting, once the ball started rolling yesterday morning at other events the tone changed immediately and they wanted to instead have a one on one with Congressman Kratovil. I'm told that Frank met mid day with Sheriff Mike Lewis and walked out of that meeting with the support of Sheriff's Deputies, (2 of them in Madela) to make sure everything and every one stayed focused on the issues.

Mr. Kratovil did change the format after seeing so many people waiting in line to get a number just to ask a question. There was no way this was going to fly in one short hour. Once the auditorium filled up, (which didn't take very long at all) Frank came in and started taking questions.

I too have to tip my hat to Frank as he indeed did take questions from a very angry crowd who started openly discussing their questions one at a time before Frank ever entered the room.

No matter what is said here or elsewhere, Frank Kratovil did his best to answer every one's questions but had to cut some short as they attempted to ask a second or third question. No microphone was available so everyone really needed to remain quiet to hear what was being asked and answered but a select few hecklers continued to shout out questions demanding answers.

The earlier Post from this morning shares some of the questions and details of what happened, so I thought I'd share more images and show everyone that people are sick and tired of what is being shoved down our throats.

No Chuck Cook, no Two Sentz, no Jim Ireton, NO DEMOCRATS were there to have Frank's back. They sit behind computers and talk about, (especially Mayor Ireton) how Frank Kratovil is their FRIEND, yet they fed him to the dogs yesterday because you know what, they're in Office now and they could give a sh!t any more.

I don't treat my "FRIENDS" like that. Then again, I'm not a Democrat.

For Those Of You Curious About Bob Caldwell......

I saw Bob yesterday at the County Council Meeting in good spirits, (as usual) and coming along fine. He gets test results back today, (so a little prayer wouldn't hurt) and with any luck it will be good news. Welcome back Bob!

Zoo Pelican Swallows Cell Phone

Bird regurgitates phone that a visitor had dropped into exhibit

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Can you hear me now?

A pelican at the Tautphaus Park Zoo took something other than food in his bill when a cell phone that had been dropped in a pool at the exhibit made its way down the hatch.

The flock in the exhibit were playing with the phone Monday until one of the birds swallowed it. For three hours, zookeepers couldn't figure out which bird did it until the culprit coughed up the goods.

GO HERE to read more.

Report: Planned Layoffs Accelerated In July

Widely watched report signals more unsettled times ahead for workers

NEW YORK - Planned layoffs at U.S. firms increased in July for the first time in six months, signaling more uneasy times for workers and a continued drag on consumer spending and the broader economy.

Planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers totaled 97,373 last month, up 31 percent from June when it had hit a 15-month low, according to a report released on Wednesday by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

GO HERE to read more.

Presidential Candidate Tom Miller Has A New Message

Presidential Candidate Tom Miller has updated his Website clearly becoming a lot more agressive by sharing his opinions on Obama and the direction this country is heading. GO HERE and take a look. The new title says, "Democracy or Socialism?"

SBYnews Goes WORLD WIDE

Here it is Folks, ABC's broadcast from last night, in case you missed it. Oh, you better believe we've had a new record day yesterday too!

Who's The Better Man?

Sergeant Crowley, the sole class act in this trio, helps the handicapped Professor Gates down the stairs, while Barack Obama, heedless of the infirmities of his friend and fellow victim of self-defined racial profiling, strides ahead on his own.

This picture becomes a metaphor for ObamaCare. The elderly are left in the back, with only the kindness of the Crowleys of the world, the stand up guys, to depend on. The government has other priorities.

This image will have genuine resonance. It captures something that older Americans in particular can relate to. The President presses ahead with a program that will tell them to take painkillers instead of getting that artificial hip.

At every stage of the entire Gates affair, Obama has provided a revealing tell. The "acted stupidly" blunder revealed that he automatically blames the police and thinks they really are stupid to begin with. It didn't trigger a single alarm bell in his mind as he figured out what to say.

Without his scripts, Obama is no longer the master performer.

Salisbury News Makes The Huffington Post Too!

If you do a simple Google Search on "Kratovil Effigy" it will quickly bring you to thousands of Sites where the image featured on ABC Nightly News last night is also shown elsewhere around the world. Hence yet another Record Day for Salisbury News.

The image is making its way around the entire World and we're enjoying the additional Press/Hits.

"Perfect"

There was a perfect man and a perfect woman. They met each other at a perfect party. They dated for two perfect years. They had the perfect wedding and the perfect honeymoon. They had two perfect children. One day the perfect man and the perfect woman were driving in there perfect car, they saw an elf by the side of the road, being the perfect people they were they picked him up. Well as the perfect man and the perfect woman were driving with the elf, somehow they got into an accident. Two people died and one lived. Who died and who lived?

The perfect man, because the perfect woman and elves are not real.

Entertainment Gone Awry

by Victor Davis Hanson
NRO’s The Corner

What's Hollywood to Do?

Over the last eight years we saw Fahrenheit 911, Syriana, Redacted, Rendition, Stop Loss, Lions for Lambs, In the Valley of Elah, and a host of other movies released about the U.S. war on terror and the Iraqi conflict. The general theme was that George Bush lied and so destroyed the Constitution and put us into Iraq, where we are waging an amoral war, among other unmentionables.

Are there additional such movies in the pipeline? After all, U.S. policy under President Obama has largely adhered to the Petraeus/Bush plan in Iraq; Obama actually accelerated operations in Afghanistan where losses are spiking. Renditions and tribunals continue. So do Predator strikes, as well as wiretaps and intercepts. Guantanamo, while not in the daily news as before, remains open. Have suddenly, say, between November 2008 and today, the above policies changed in any measurable manner, or, was the furor simply that the policies per se were never the problem, just the person who implemented and oversaw them? Take him away, and presto, the same policies become fine — and thus no longer warrant the best and brightest in Hollywood to offer much needed exposés?

All of which poses the question: What is Hollywood to do now? Do a hit piece on Panetta's CIA? Obama and the new opium war in Afghanistan? Robert Gates's unlawful Pentagon? The back-room deals of Hillary Clinton at State? In nine months, we went from lions to lambs?

Extract from: http://victorhanson.com/articles/hanson073009B.html

Hmmmmmmm?

Israelis Suspected Of US Tax Return Fraud Arrested

Police raid homes of suspects who allegedly cooperated with Americans to swindle tens of millions of dollars from IRS, transfer money to Israeli bank accounts. Police suspect 62-year-old American Jew who fled to Israel as head of operation

Police suspect that seven Israelis and Americans embezzled tens of millions of dollars from the US tax authorities and transferred the money to Israel.

The National Fraud Unit arrested the Israeli suspects, and their remand hearing is scheduled for Monday at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court.

The investigation, dubbed "American Pie" began several months ago, when the federal authorities asked Israel to probe the case. Head of the National Fraud Unit Brigadier-General Shlomi Ayalon, Who met with the Americans, tasked an investigation team headed by Deputy Commander Yoran Naaman, with the case.

GO HERE to read more.

Live Swine Flu Ingredient In Vaccine

Joe,

Here is another excellent article on the coming swine flu vaccine. Remember, the corporations who manufacture vaccines have now been given complete and absolute immunity from damages caused by their many "untested" vaccines. The discussion about "shedding" live virus which occurs after injection, may lead to an increase in the number of people who get the virus! In particular, because they will use a live vaccine variety, those who choose NOT to get the vaccine will be in eminent danger.

http://www.infowars.com/swine-flu-vaccines-contain-live-h1n1-virus/

The Bigger Question Is, Who's Footing The Bill?

Joe,

I'm sure water fees are a nominal cost for irrigating the lawn at the Wicomico youth and civic center, particularly after the recent deluges.

They could do a little better in these tight times to check if it's working right. Every morning on my commute, I see the same errant lawn sprinkler unit GUSHING water over the sidewalk and cascading down the street to the nearest storm drain.

To see it makes you wonder. Alas I don't have a camera to shoot and send. Just cruise by any morning at 7 AM or so to see for yourself.

Price Accepts President Obama’s Invitation To White House To Examine Health Care Proposals Line-by-Line

Washington, Jul 30 - Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) today sent President Obama this letter accepting his invitation for Members of Congress to visit the White House and go over the proposals for health care reform line-by-line.

The letter reads:

Dear Mr. President:I am delighted that you have extended an invitation for Members of Congress to visit you at the White House and go over the proposals for health care reform line-by-line. Please consider this letter my formal acceptance of your invitation.

As a practicing physician for over twenty years, I have witnessed both the great need for health care reform as well as the negative effects that government intrusion into health care has had on patients. The time for health care reform has certainly come. Unfortunately, the approach being pursued by those who control Congress will only compound the errors of government-run health care. I have great concerns that the House bill, H.R. 3200, will further remove from patients the ability to make their own personal medical decisions, and according to the Congressional Budget Office, it will not address the issue of costs.

Your invitation is particularly welcome as several Members of Congress from your party have publicly admitted that Republicans have been shut out of House negotiations on health care reform. This is all the more disappointing since House Republicans have offered alternatives, including the Republican Study Committee’s Empowering Patients First Act (H.R. 3400), that would both empower patients and reduce costs. I look forward to this opportunity to engage in a truly bipartisan discussion about health care reform, and I await further details of our upcoming meeting with great interest.

Sincerely,

Thomas Price, M.D.

Member of Congress

Russian Attack Subs Patrol Off U.S. Coast

Military officials monitor movements of 2 nuclear-powered vessels

WASHINGTON - Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling in international waters off the East Coast for several days, in activity reminiscent of the Cold War, defense officials said Tuesday.

U.S. Northern Command would not comment on the Russian submarines' movement. But in a prepared statement, Northern Command spokesman Michael Kucharek acknowledged the patrols and said the U.S. has been monitoring the two submarines.

GO HERE to read more.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 3 August 2009
Location: 100 block of East Gordy Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect:
1. David Badgett, 50, Salisbury, MD
2. Margie A. Barnard, 49, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 3 August 2009 at 8:05 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a business in the 100 block of East Gordy Rd for the report of two individuals who had been observed by employees stealing scrap metal left on the property. The employees provided the deputy with a description of both individuals along with one for the pickup truck they operated. The deputy responded over to Delmarva Recycling on Boundary Street and observed the same pickup truck described by the employees parked in front of the office. The deputy then located the two individuals who allegedly stole the scrap metal, David Badgett and Margie Barnard. During the deputy’s subsequent investigation, both admitted to taking the scrap metal.

Both Badgett and Barnard took a total of 153 pounds of scrap metal from the business on E. Gordy Road. The management at Delmarva recycling valued the metal at $13.08.

The deputy placed both Badgett and Barnard under arrest and transported both to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released both on Personal Recognizance.

Charges:
Trespassing
Theft under $100.00
Burglary 4th degree

The Following individuals were arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on Arrest Warrants 27 July – 2 August 2009

Arrest Warrants
Donnell Shontai Dixon, 32, Newport News, VA; Handgun on Person / Concealed Deadly Weapon, held $5,000.00 bond
William Edward Burton Jr., 40, Salisbury, MD; Rape 2nd degree, held $750,000.00 bond
Brooks Lamar Seldon, 17, Salisbury, MD; CDS Distribution, held $50,000.00 bond (charged as an adult)

Failure to Appear Bench Warrant
Tony Lee Faucette, 44, Sharptown, MD; FTA – Disorderly Conduct, held $3,500.00 bond
Antoine Belizaire, Jr., 26, Allen, MD; FTA – CDS Distribution, Held without bond
Darnell Parker, 51, Salisbury, FTA – for a VOP Hearing, Driving Suspended, Held without bond
Kyle Maurice Cully, 23, Annapolis, MD; FTA – Theft over $500, held without bond
Michael Andrew Hodges, 35, Fruitland, MD; FTA – Theft under $100, held $5,000.00 bond
Michael Andrew Hodges, 35, Fruitland, MD; FTA – Possess Open Container of Alcohol, held $1,500.00
Brandon Nadel Lake, 25, Salisbury, MD, FTA – Theft, held $5,000.00 bond
Joseph Stuart Worley Jr., 21, Pittsville, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd, held $15,000.00 bond
Joseph Stuart Worley Jr., 21, Pittsville, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd, held $20,000.00 bond

Violation of Probation Bench Warrant
Jessica Lee Watson, 20, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Theft under $500, held $25,000.00 bond.
Iberson Marcelus, 20, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Theft less than $100, held $10,000.00 bond
Tikeshia Ann Whaley, 27, Salisbury, MD; VOP – CDS Distribution, held $25,000.00 bond
Michael Andrew Hodges, 35, Fruitland, MD; VOP – Trespass, held $5,000.00 bond
Brandon Nadel Lake, 25, Salisbury, MD; VOP Assault 2nd degree, held $15,000.00 bond
Joseph Stuart Worley Jr., 21, Pittsville, MD; VOP – CDS Possession, held $25,000.00 bond

Circuit Court Indictment
Anthony Jerome Anderson, 36, Salisbury, MD; Rape 2nd degree, held without bond
Douglas O’Neil Bailey, 33, Salisbury, MD; Rape 2nd degree, held without bond
Bekwele Amadi, 18, Salisbury, MD; rape 2nd degree, held without bond

Child Support Body Attachment
James Sidney Townes, 34, Baltimore, MD; Child Support Non-Compliance, held $500.00 bond.
Shannon William Marshall, 33, Pocomoke City, MD, Child Support Non-Compliance, held $1,000.00 bond

Circuit Court Juvenile
Male Juvenile, 15, Salisbury, MD; Violation of Release Conditions, held Lower Shore Children’s Center

Fugitive from Justice
Troy Allen Calloway, 33, Salisbury, MD; Fugitive from DE, Possession of LSD / Shoplifting, held without bond pending extradition to DE
Tyrone Eugene Hodges, 34, Salisbury, MD; Fugitive from DE, FTA – Theft / Forgery, held without bond pending extradition to DE
Bradley Aaron Hill, 24, Salisbury, MD; Fugitive from DE, Burglary, Held without bond pending extradition to DE

EURSHALL MILLER’S COLLISION CENTER ANNOUNCES CHILDRENS DAY WITH UNDEFEATED BOXING CHAMP FERNANDO GUERRERO

Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center Welcomes Delmarva Residents to Join the Fun

DELMAR, MD – Today, Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center announced the introduction of the first annual Children’s Safety Day on August 15 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at 9154 Ocean Highway in Delmar, MD 21875. Fernando Guerrero, the undefeated boxer and humanitarian to the community from Salisbury, Maryland joins Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center to teach children safety in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Fernando will be available for autographs, photos and media interviews.

The Wicomico County Sheriff Department will be on hand with a K-9 demonstration. The K-9 demonstration is designed to illustrate the skills and technique used by the K-9 teams on a daily basis. The unit will give both children and adults the opportunity to gain knowledge and ask questions about the K-9 Unit and their wealth of safety knowledge. This demonstration will encourage children to build trust with officers and to learn anti-drug awareness.

The Delmar Fire Department will be onsite to discuss fire safety. Plus children will have the opportunity to tour their fire truck, which will be on location during the event.

Child car seat safety will also be included in the event’s schedule. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80% of child restraints are used incorrectly. According to National Safe Kids Campaign, nearly a third of children ride in the wrong restraints for their age and size. Recent data from the Crash Injury Research & Engineering Network indicate that inappropriately restrained children are nearly three and a half times more likely to be seriously injured than their appropriately restrained counterparts. Car seats reduce the risk of death by 71% for infants and by 54% for children ages 1-4, and reduce the need for hospitalization by 69% for children ages 4 and under. National Safe Kids Campaign and NHTSA Child Passenger Safety Technician Program Participant Manual pg. C-4

Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center, a strong supporter of child safety, wants to help. To help, the Wicomico County Health Department will be on hand with information about car seat safety. This information is very important and can save the life of countless children. Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center welcomes the community as well as news media to attend and get safe!

About Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center
Since 1976, Eurshall Miller's Body Shop has been a trusted family collision repair center servicing the Salisbury area for nearly three decades. The facility is currently owned and operated by Eurshall’s son Matthew. Matthew has worked for Eurshall’s for over 20 years. Quality, experience, trust and service keep customers returning for all their collision and refinishing needs. Eurshall Miller’s Collision Center believes in investing and giving to their local community.

Border Crossing

A guy was traveling through Mexico on vacation when, lo and behold, he lost his wallet and all identification.

Cutting his trip short, he attempted to make his way home, but was stopped by the Customs Agent at the Tijuana border.

'May I see your identification, please?' asked the agent.

'I'm sorry, but I lost my wallet,' replied the guy.

'Sure, buddy, I hear that every day. No ID, no crossing the border,' said the agent.

'But I can prove that I'm an American!' he exclaimed. 'I have a picture of President Obama tattooed on one butt cheek and apicture of Vice-President Biden on the other.

'This I gotta see,' replied the agent..

With that, the man dropped his pants and bent over in front of the agent.

'By golly, you're right!' exclaimed the agent. 'Go on home to Maryland .

'Thanks!' he said. 'But how did you know I was from Maryland ?

The agent replied, 'I recognized the picture of Governor O'Malley in the middle.'

How Do YOU Feel About The Library?

Joe, perhaps you would consider writing an article about the re-location of the library.

It appears from what I have heard, and what is in the paper this am. that a huge mistake is about to be made.

One of the largest, and most valuable (I am an appraiser-but it is a no brainer that parking lot 10 is valuable due to visibility and location, much less it's size) piece of property in the "old town" part of the city.

As I hear it the director of the library wants the site and the bobble heads are willing to go along. In my opinion this is a true show of stupidity. 100% stupid. Children walking on one of the busiest corners in the city, (traffic stops for no one there) check it out with your camera. events for kids and parents would be impossible. The city is trying desperately to "revitalize" and will do so with the help of the current Mayor and the businesses, the Urban Salisbury group and other really knowledgeable people.

It is more than obvious that the director of the library is not a business person, nor are the three council persons who voted for the site. (don't know if it was a work session or a council meeting) think a work session.

Please Joe, I think this is preventable, and it is rivals the fire station in its stupidity, and probably cost. A good business person does not give away one of its best assets to a "non profit" first of all, and secondly a good business considers business, first, and the knowledgeable persons in the community and the intelligent business persons on the council, and the Mayor have suggested that it is not a good idea, that there are other sites that would do just as well, perhaps better. I agree.

Obama 'Joker' Picture Pops Up In Los Angeles And Across The Internet

You might not expect liberal Los Angeles, of all places, to be ground zero for anti-Obama sentiment, but that appears to be the case with a new, apparently grassroots campaign in the city. Posters have been spotted on utility poles and walls around town, depicting the president made up grotesquely as The Joker, the infamous Heath Ledger character in "The Dark Knight," with white face paint, dark eye shadow and smudged red lipstick. The word "socialism" is printed in bold, dark letters under the image of his face.

Nobody has come forward yet to claim responsibility for the posters, which, of course, only adds to the mystery and fuels Internet speculation.

GO HERE to read more.

Congressman Frank Kratovil Under Fire At Town Hall Meeting

Talk about a bunch of people upset with their congressional representative!

Freshman Kratovol, our representative for the first District took it on the chin all day today and still never seemed to get it or get over it. People do not want this government run option. Over 75% of Americans have said so. As if that is not enough, hundreds poured out to events all over the shore from Snow Hill to Salisbury to tell him so. His attempts to tell people that he was undecided because of a few key issues in the bill, seemed to be translated to "I'll vote for it if I can quell a few concerns" were met with boos and strong opposition.

His last event of the day was at Mardela High School, was supposed to be a town hall format, but when we arrived, there was a number system and a lottery to see who might be able to have the opportunity to speak to the hired hand. It appeared he had taken some measures with security and face time with his district since the 1 o' clock meeting at the UMES Extension Office earlier that day. There wasn't any sherriff or police officers at the earlier event.

When we arrived to Mardela's High School, hundreds were in line before us. Finally under pressure of the number of people who turned out, the congressman decided to face the crowd. For that I give him props, even if I do think it would have been political suicide for him not to face his tax payers, and employers.

He was met with some pretty well informed individuals who had studied the bill in depth. Perhaps more than the congressman himself. He fought to keep control of the meeting as seniors and young people both pointed out issues such as the provision to make private insurance illegal, end of life counseling, the out of control cost of this bill, as well as the cap and trade tax and the the "bail outs" he voted for along with numerous other issues with the current forms of the healthcare bill. Many referred to specific pages of the bill. Frank appear to have some contempt at these voters and tax payers, and at time got visibly angry at the crowd, when they questioned him and spoke out.

What I felt was a bit odd was the manufactured stories Kratovil repeated over and over again from meeting to meeting. He mentioned repeatably how his sisters' sick child was living over seas and came to Maryland for treatment and how he, (Kratovil) as a prosecutor was somehow smarter than everyone else. As if credentials as a lawyer as something good these days. I found this all extemely disengenious especially having heard it 3 times in a row.

Frankly, Frank, what really pissed me off was your handler Kevin. Kevin surely was the same guy I spoke to on the phone a few days ago that decided it was his position/duty to debate me as opposed to reporting my views to you the congressman. Kevin, tonight once again decided to debate me but this time publicly, regarding Krotovil statement that he had better health insurance coverage previously in Queen Annes' County as opposed to his current State coverage (federal) and wouldn't allow me to ask a question, even though I spent four hours today, taking time from my job, as a private citizen, to try to speak to the congressman. He was full of contempt for the whole room. He was particularly rude to me as he wanted to privately argue with me but refused my question to the congressman. The room chanted "let her ask her question" over and over but he went on to someone else.

I don't know where all the people were that are supporting and urging this so called reform, but they didn't come out to ANY of the meetings on the shore today.

We have plenty of pictures and vidoes to come. One of the most charming was Kratovil telling a soilders son that was maybe an 8 year old little boy, all about how many soilders commit suicide. That's a real winner we'll have up soon.

Let's see what the Washington Post, ABC News, and The Boston Globe have to say Wednesday, as they all interviewed us.

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Salisbury - Mayor Ireton - First 100 Days And Progress On The River Part 1

Salisbury - Mayor Ireton - First 100 Days And Progress On The River Part 2

Countdown With Keith Olbermann Fails To Give Proper Credit

When ABC contacted me yesterday they had done their research and realized after reading the article in the Washington Post that the photo was credited to Salisbury News. Clearly Mr. Olbermann & Co. are in too much of a hurry to give credit where credit is due.

Better Photo

It looks like the purse is now $1.3M (Highest Payout). So far these guys are in 1st Place.

White Marlin Tournament Update

Boat: Orion - Palm Beach, Florida - 93.50 lb White Marlin (73.50 inches) 2nd Largest Ever ---- $900,000.00+ for now.

Transmission broke on the boat and he had to fight it from the bow for a period of time. Hooked it at 9:30am. One hour to fight.

Keep up to date at http://www.wmophotos.com/marlincam

BREAKING NEWS: SALISBURY NEWS FEATURED TONIGHT ON ABC

Salisbury News, (sbynews.com) will be featured on ABC World News Tonight with Charles Gibson at 6:30 PM. I received a call about 1/2 hour ago from ABC asking if they could have permission to use the above photo for a piece Charles will be doing on Health Care Protests. Mind you, this is somewhat last minute but they really want to use the photo and hope to get it fit into the program.

In return they will make sure they put up "sbynews.com" as credit for the photo. Hello Site Meter!

"Joe,

World News with Charles Gibson is working on a story about health care reform protests, and we are interested in using the following photo. http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2009/07/kratovil-protest-couple-of-over-zealous.html

Please let me know what we would need to do to get permission to use this photo.

Best,

Arlette Saenz

Arlette Saenz A ABCNews-World News with Charles Gibson
Graphics Production Assistant - Office:"

AP ENTERPRISE: Biggest Revenue Drop Since 1932

WASHINGTON – The recession is starving the government of tax revenue, just as the president and Congress are piling a major expansion of health care and other programs on the nation's plate and struggling to find money to pay the tab.

The numbers could hardly be more stark: Tax receipts are on pace to drop 18 percent this year, the biggest single-year decline since the Great Depression, while the federal deficit balloons to a record $1.8 trillion.

Other figures in an Associated Press analysis underscore the recession's impact: Individual income tax receipts are down 22 percent from a year ago. Corporate income taxes are down 57 percent. Social Security tax receipts could drop for only the second time since 1940, and Medicare taxes are on pace to drop for only the third time ever.

GO HERE to read more.

Kratovil's Town Hall

Joe,

I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to email you something earlier about today's Congressman Kratovil's town hall meetings. I just returned from the Congressman Town Hall meeting at the UMES extension office and there had to be close to 90 people jammed in that little room in the middle of the day.

The congressman really didn't seem to want to hear much of people's opinions on how he voted FOR the Cap and Trade tax and the biggest explosive issue was healthcare. He seemed more interested in explaining to us, his views, in careful political terms. People of all ages were there though there was a large amount of seniors, and EVERYONE one of the opposed government run healthcare. There wasn't one person there in support of government run healthcare.

Kratovil seemed to want some form of "healthcare reform" out to the bill being discussed, while everyone urged him to vote against the whole thing. It did get a bit heated as Kratovil tried to deflect concerns of socialized medicine, the elimination of private insurance, end of life counseling, the un-sustainable costs and taking 2.5 Trillion out of the private sector, the medical coverage of illegal immigrants, and on and on in the horrible bill. I honestly thought some people might break down in tears while others were so angry, I worried for their blood pressure. While these brave, informed, and smart Americans made me so proud, I was very disappointed in Kratovil's dismissal of these people's opinions. Promptly after one hour he cut off the comments and left without any assurance of how he will vote on this bill. If he's "undecided" like Cap and Trade, this country is in serious trouble.

Tonight!
Congressman Kratovil says he is undecided on his vote and wants to hear what you have to say. Come out to any and all of the following events and voice your opinions. Bring signs to rally outside these events. Signs suggestions are: “No Socialized Healthcare” “Hands Off My Healthcare” “My Money, My Doctor, My Choice” or anything in this vein.

Bring friends and neighbors!

Kratovil's "Congressman in Your corner Events"

THIS Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday August 5th

5pm – 6pm Congress At Your Corner
Mardela Middle and High School
24940 Delmar Road, Mardela Springs, MD

Tomorrow:
Wednesday, August 5th
9:00am Dorchester County
County Council Chambers
501 Court Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613

You Wanted CHANGE, You Got It!

I listened to this twice thinking my ears had deceived me! Prepare to be shocked!

Click this link: http://tinyurl.com/mcmq6h

On Page 425 of Obama's health care bill, the Federal Government will require EVERYONE who is on Social Security to undergo a counseling session every 5 years with the objective being that they will explain to them just how to end their own life earlier. Yes...They are going to push SUICIDE to cut medicare spending!!! And no, I am NOT kidding YOU! So those of you who voted for Obama have now put your own parents in dire straights...Congratulations!

Also, planned denial of medical care for seniors.

Scale Cop Wrecks In Delmar

Moments ago one of the Scale Cops that pulls over people running the scales on Rt. 13 pulled out of their station and rode the shoulder of Rt. 13 trying to chase after someone running the scales.

A Jeep pulled out, (not seeing him) and the chase vehicle had to swerve and ultimately went air born off the side of Rt. 13 just North of the Saturn Dealership and struck a telephone pole.

We do not know if there are any injuries but it has been reported that "these Officers come flying out of there regularly chasing after guys with two lawn mowers on a trailer trying to make a living."

Two Rescued From Delaware After Boat Sinking

By Vince Lattanzio

Two people were pulled from the murky waters of the Delaware River Monday night after their boat sank, according to the Coast Guard.

The 15-foot pleasure boat was floating near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge around 9 p.m. when it began to take on water. Both occupants eventually fell into the river when the boat became completely submerged, the Coast Guard said.

An unidentified person was rescued by a Good Samaritan in another boat just before 10 p.m. and rushed to Aria Health's Frankford Hospital. That person's injuries appear to be minor, according to sources.

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Health Care Debate A Campaign Cash Cow

Health industry groups garner for lawmakers' attention with contributions

By Bennett Roth and Alex Knott, CQ Staff

WASHINGTON - During the first half of 2009, health industry groups contributed almost $1.8 million to 18 lawmakers overseeing the House side of the action on an overhaul bill.

For 15 of the 18 congressional leaders, health-care-related PACs accounted for the largest or second-largest contributions each lawmaker received from any industry during the first six months of 2009, a CQ MoneyLine analysis of campaign finance reports shows.

Six of the 18 hold the top Democratic and Republican leadership positions in the House. The remaining 12 chair or serve as the ranking Republican on the Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor committees, all of which have had a role in shaping the House health care bill (HR 3200).

GO HERE to read more.

U.S. General In Iraq Nixes Early Pullout Plan

Odierno disagrees with adviser's memo, which said it was safe to leave

RAMADI, Iraq - The top U.S. general in Iraq said Tuesday that he disagrees with a colonel's memo urging an early troop withdrawal even though the security situation is better than expected since American forces turned over security in urban centers to the Iraqis more than a month ago.

Gen. Ray Odierno, the first senior American official to comment on the memo, told The Associated Press the Americans need to stay the course in Iraq.

GO HERE to read more.

Issa To Emanuel: Back Off!

August 4, 2009

WASHINGTON. D.C. – Following reports that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has been orchestrating an effort to intimidate members of Congress and Governors who raise legitimate concerns regarding the effectiveness of the stimulus, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Emanuel saying “While this type of scare tactic may work In Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress.”

“I and others have dared to bring these facts to the attention of President Obama, the Congress and the American people,” Issa wrote. “You’ve unfortunately reacted by once again resorting to the playbook of the Chicago political machine.”

Last month, Politico reported that Emanuel had “launched a coordinated effort to jam” Senator Kyl and other Administration critics… “[A]fter seeing Kyl and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) again paint the legislation as a failure on Sunday talk shows, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel directed that the letters from the Cabinet secretaries be sent to [Governor] Brewer, according to two administration officials.”

Issa noted, “The fact that the letters were coordinated by you to maximize the level of intimidation is supported by the timing, structure, and content of each letter. Not only were the four letters all sent the day following Senator Kyl’s remarks, but they were also remarkably similar in tone and sentence structure.”

Letter from Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation:

On Sunday, Arizona Senator Jon Kyl publicly questioned whether the stimulus is working and stated that he wants to cancel projects that aren’t presently underway. I believe the stimulus has been very effective in creating job opportunities throughout the country. However, if you prefer to forfeit the money we are making available to your state, as Senator Kyl suggests, please let me know [emphasis added].

Letter from Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior:

Some key Republican leaders in Congress have publicly questioned whether the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working and suggested cancelling all projects that are not currently in progress. I believe they are wrong. The stimulus funds provided through the Recovery Act are a very effective way to create job opportunities throughout the Country. However, if you prefer to forfeit the money we are making available to Arizona, please let me know [emphasis added].

“At what point do you believe your practice of Chicago-style politics violates a public official’s right to speak out in favor of alternative policies,” Issa asks. “The American people have a right to know what role you played in developing the threatening letters to Governor Brewer and whether you intend to continue to engage in these tactics in the future.”

In order to assist the Committee with its investigation of this issue, please provide the following information by close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2009:

Your response to Politico’s report that “White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel directed that the letters from the Cabinet secretaries be sent to [Governor] Brewer, according to two administration officials.”

A full and complete explanation of the development of the four July 13 letters from the cabinet secretaries to Governor Brewer, including but not limited to the role you or any other White House official played in writing the letters or encouraging the writing of the letters.

All records and communications between you and Secretary LaHood, Secretary Salazar, Secretary Donovan, and Secretary Vilsack referring or relating to the decision to send the July 13 letters to Governor Brewer.

A full and complete explanation of the role of the Democratic National Committee and the White House Office of Political Affairs in authoring, encouraging, facilitating, or directing the four July 13 letters from the cabinet secretaries to Governor Brewer.

You can view a copy of the full letter to Emanuel by clicking here.

COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORMhttp://republicans.oversight.house.gov

Vacation Ideas?

Anyone out there got any ideas for an inexpensive weekend vacation? Driving distance, Family style with pre-teens?

Woman Drags Kid Through Verizon Store

GO HERE and check it out!

PNC Bank Robbed In Salisbury

Here are a few pictures from the scene moments ago. The Post below shows a good shot/image of the bank robber. The Bank will remain closed until the Police leave the scene. A special K-9 Dog was brought in by the Maryland State Police in Somerset County. This Dog works better than any of the others as he/she tracks concrete and pavement better.

An Interesting Message On Cash For Clunkers

Joe,

Your customers may be interested in the following information should they pursue the "cash for clunkers" deal marketed by the government and car dealers. Hidden amongst the pile of paperwork a buyer is quickly urged to sign without reading is a form that I am still wondering whether or not it is a government form or a dealer form. I suspect a dealer form. The dealer informed me that this form is required by the government but like the many questionable things that came out of their mouths, I suspect it is a dealer form designed to completely protect the dealer and not the buyer. I did not sign this form as the dealer would not guarantee my traded clunker (which was a very usable vehicle and had a value of about $4500) would be available again should the government for whatever reason (ANY REASON) deem my trade invalid. As you can read for yourself, by signing this form, the buyer agrees to pay the dealer $3500/$4500 within 10 days and only accept salvage fee for payment of their trade (usually $50) in the event the government chooses not to pay the dealer reimbursement for the cars/clunker deal. To me, this form is going to "catch" a lot of people that go ahead and sign deals with dealers and then find out the government money has run out and they end the program without reimbursing dealers for deals made. I have attached a copy of the form - I had to scan this form with minimal scanning software. If you can't read it let me know. For some reason, my software would not scan this into microsoft word to allow it to be a text document.

The local dealers are also padding the tax, title and tags fees with their own "processing fee." This is a bogus fee of $100 or more they throw in at the last minute of financing in a one lump package with tax, title and tags.

Please share with your readers that they can save themselves a lot of angst in the car buying process by doing a few minutes of research on the internet at Edmunds.com to find dealer invoice prices and manufacturer incentives and rebates. All rebates, incentives, manufacturer marketing support - new term for dealer incentive are intended by the manufacturer to come off of the invoice price, not the sticker price. Edmunds also lists TMV pricing to show what other people in your buying area are currently paying for invoice pricing (interesting how invoice prices fluctuate!).

Also, another tidbit of hard learned information. Suggest to your readers that they negotiate any accessories for their vehicle including a 3rd or 4th ignition and door lock key before they sign any paperwork. Dealer pricing on key fobs and programming fees run over $300 per key if you wait until after the deal is signed. However, with a little research and savvy, you can pay a local car locksmith for the same service at about $100. You can do even cheaper yourself by obtaining a blank transponder key (not a key fob), obtaining a service bulletin for your vehicle under the title "keyless entry system" (internet search), having the key cut by a locksmith for about $5-$10, use the service bulletin directions to program your new key yourself and whala, you save a bundle. To program yourself, you initially need to have 2 programmed keys before you can program a 3rd key yourself.

Hope this is helpful.
AVN

BREAKING NEWS

Reported bank robbery at the PNC bank in the Twilley shopping center. More news to follow!

UPDATE #!: Above is the image of the bank robber. If you know this individual, (white male) please contact the Salisbury Police Department immediately. More to come.

This guy better turn himself in because from what I have heard they got finger prints.

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