Last week Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced that some state residents have been withdrawing welfare money from ATMs located in liquor stores and other restricted places. The revelations come at a time when states across the country are trying to comply with a 2012 federal law that restricts how welfare recipients spend public money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014
Maine Struggles With Welfare Misuse At ATMs
As states work to comply with new federal welfare rules that restrict recipients from withdrawing cash benefits from liquor stores, reports released by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services show some doing just that.
Last week Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced that some state residents have been withdrawing welfare money from ATMs located in liquor stores and other restricted places. The revelations come at a time when states across the country are trying to comply with a 2012 federal law that restricts how welfare recipients spend public money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Last week Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced that some state residents have been withdrawing welfare money from ATMs located in liquor stores and other restricted places. The revelations come at a time when states across the country are trying to comply with a 2012 federal law that restricts how welfare recipients spend public money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Maryland Has Highest Concentration Of Millionaires In Nation
Maryland is for millionaires, according to wealth research firm Phoenix Marketing International.
Its annual list ranking states by millionaires says 167,287 Maryland households, or 7.7 percent of all households have investable assets of $1 million or more, the highest concentration of millionaires per capita in the nation.
It is the third consecutive year Maryland has ranked No. 1, bumping Hawaii from the top spot in 2011.
Virginia ranks No. 7, at 6.64 percent of all households. When the District is included with states, it ranks No. 10, at 6.10 percent of all households.
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Its annual list ranking states by millionaires says 167,287 Maryland households, or 7.7 percent of all households have investable assets of $1 million or more, the highest concentration of millionaires per capita in the nation.
It is the third consecutive year Maryland has ranked No. 1, bumping Hawaii from the top spot in 2011.
Virginia ranks No. 7, at 6.64 percent of all households. When the District is included with states, it ranks No. 10, at 6.10 percent of all households.
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You Should Like Corporate Welfare If You Like Government Controlling Industries
A crack dealer, they used to tell me in elementary school, would give me the first hit for free -- because once I was hooked, he knew I would pay any price to get it.
The federal government plays the same game, but it works like this:
Washington creates corporate welfare programs that hand taxpayer money to companies for things like exporting, building windmills, or hiring people. Corporations love this free cash, and they lobby to preserve it. Then Washington places conditions on this cash, thus helping steer corporations to do what politicians want them to do.
The Obama administration has accelerated export subsidies to record levels over the past five years. This month, the administration announced new restrictions on subsidies for coal-related exports.
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The federal government plays the same game, but it works like this:
Washington creates corporate welfare programs that hand taxpayer money to companies for things like exporting, building windmills, or hiring people. Corporations love this free cash, and they lobby to preserve it. Then Washington places conditions on this cash, thus helping steer corporations to do what politicians want them to do.
The Obama administration has accelerated export subsidies to record levels over the past five years. This month, the administration announced new restrictions on subsidies for coal-related exports.
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Obamacare Pre-Existing Conditions Deadline Delayed
The White House delayed another Obamacare deadline late Tuesday, pushing back by more than a month when those with pre-existing conditions must enroll in new health plans.
The administration had already delayed the Pre-Existing Conditions Insurance Plan (PCIP), which was designed to help those with serious medical conditions transition to Obamacare coverage.
Department of Health and Human Services officials, though, said they needed more time to make sure those patients received insurance coverage, pushing the expected Jan. 31 deadline back to March 15.
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The administration had already delayed the Pre-Existing Conditions Insurance Plan (PCIP), which was designed to help those with serious medical conditions transition to Obamacare coverage.
Department of Health and Human Services officials, though, said they needed more time to make sure those patients received insurance coverage, pushing the expected Jan. 31 deadline back to March 15.
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Planned Parenthood Got $540.6 Million In Government Grants In FY 2013
(CNSNews.com) – Planned Parenthood’s net revenue increased 5% to total of $1.21 billion in its organizational fiscal year ending on June 30, 2013, according to its new Annual Report 2012-2013, and about 45% of that revenue--$540.6 million--was provided by taxpayer-funded government health services grants.
In the same report, Planned Parenthood said that in the year that ended on Sept. 30, 2012 it did 327,166 abortions.
Clinics in Iowa, Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Montana and New Hampshire also received $655,192 in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as Obamacare “navigators,” as CNSNews.com reported earlier.
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In the same report, Planned Parenthood said that in the year that ended on Sept. 30, 2012 it did 327,166 abortions.
Clinics in Iowa, Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Montana and New Hampshire also received $655,192 in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services to serve as Obamacare “navigators,” as CNSNews.com reported earlier.
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Md. GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Short On Funds
Maryland Republican candidates for governor don't have much money so far for their campaigns.
David Craig, Ron George and Charles Lollar have filed their campaign finance forms for the last year, as Wednesday's midnight filing deadline neared.
Craig, who reports having about $154,577, spent more money than he raised in the reporting period, which spans a year's time. Craig reported raising nearly $250,000 but spent about $296,000. The Harford County executive had a prior balance of about $200,700.
George reported having about $15,500. George raised about $130,160 but spent about $147,450.
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David Craig, Ron George and Charles Lollar have filed their campaign finance forms for the last year, as Wednesday's midnight filing deadline neared.
Craig, who reports having about $154,577, spent more money than he raised in the reporting period, which spans a year's time. Craig reported raising nearly $250,000 but spent about $296,000. The Harford County executive had a prior balance of about $200,700.
George reported having about $15,500. George raised about $130,160 but spent about $147,450.
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FDA Issues Warning On Drugs Containing Acetaminophen
The agency said in a statement Tuesday that limiting the amount of acetaminophen per dosage unit will reduce the risk of severe liver damage from an inadvertent acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to liver failure, liver transplant, and death.
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The DOJ Is Playing Politics With Education
Anyone who has not yet understood the utter cynicism of the Obama administration in general, and Attorney General Eric Holder in particular, should look at the Justice Department’s latest interventions in education.
If there is one thing that people all across the ideological spectrum should be able to agree on, it is that better education is desperately needed by black youngsters, especially in the ghettos. For most, it is their one chance for a better life.
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The EPA’s Privacy Problem
Farmers and ranchers sue after the EPA releases confidential information to environmental groups.
The fire at San Joaquin Valley’s Harris Farms burst out suddenly and rapidly, consuming 14 trailer trucks in the dawn of January 8, 2012. Wreaking more than $2 million in damage, it constituted one of the biggest acts of agro-terrorism in American history.
An anonymous news release issued by the Animal Liberation Front, a radical animal-rights group, explained that unnamed activists had placed containers of kerosene and digital timers beneath the trucks, linking them with kerosene-soaked rope to carry the fire down the row, “a tactic adapted from Home Alone 2.” The statement concludes threateningly: “until next time.” The perpetrators remain uncaught.
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The fire at San Joaquin Valley’s Harris Farms burst out suddenly and rapidly, consuming 14 trailer trucks in the dawn of January 8, 2012. Wreaking more than $2 million in damage, it constituted one of the biggest acts of agro-terrorism in American history.
An anonymous news release issued by the Animal Liberation Front, a radical animal-rights group, explained that unnamed activists had placed containers of kerosene and digital timers beneath the trucks, linking them with kerosene-soaked rope to carry the fire down the row, “a tactic adapted from Home Alone 2.” The statement concludes threateningly: “until next time.” The perpetrators remain uncaught.
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Bank Of America Just Confirmed The Fed's Fears About The US Mortgage Market
Bank of America just reported an earnings beat, but its mortgage business — a sector everyone's been watching — was a disappointment.
First-mortgage originations declined 46% from this time last year.
And BAC isn't alone in this. Both JP Morgan and Wells Fargo reported declines in their mortgage businesses yesterday. Wells Fargo managed to crush earnings through cost cutting measures.
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First-mortgage originations declined 46% from this time last year.
And BAC isn't alone in this. Both JP Morgan and Wells Fargo reported declines in their mortgage businesses yesterday. Wells Fargo managed to crush earnings through cost cutting measures.
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State Police Working With Progressives To Violate The Second Amendment Rights Of The Citizens Of Maryland
New debate rises over Maryland gun law.
I had been talking with Mr. Wheeler last week regarding the State Police claim that over 50,000 citizens had their firearms purchases given to them, per State Law, after waiting the legally determined 7 days for the State Police to do a criminal background check. It is being alleged that 200 of the 50,000 persons turned out to be disqualified from being able to purchase a firearm in Maryland. It now turns out that 1 firearm, out of the 50,000 was eventually used in a crime.
When the reporter began asking about the 200 persons who were not supposed to have firearms having them I explained how this is the fault of the Maryland State Police because they were failing to comply with State Law by not completing the required background checks within the legally allowed 7 days. I explained to the reporter why a 7 day period could be argued to be a reasonable amount of time to infringe upon the citizens ability to exercise that right while a background check was being performed. I explained to the reporter the difference between Maryland a P.O.C., Point of Contact State, where the citizen is required to go through the State Police to have background checks completed in about 120 plus days currently, and a P.O.P., Point of Purchase State such as Pennsylvania where the merchant can run the background check through the same system used by the State Police, but it is completed in approximately, 7 seconds.
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O'Malley Unveils Final Budget; Reflects On 8 Years
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O'Malley's final budget proposal closes the $584 million shortfall without taxes or fees while also including record spending on K-12 education. The budget plan includes $289 million for school construction.
The Democratic governor said tax and fee increases from previous years of his tenure made new taxes unnecessary this year - an election year with all 188 seats in the Legislature and statewide offices to be decided in November.
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Bummer!
Finders doesn’t always mean keepers: A judge has ruled that woman who picked up a painting by Renoir for $7 at a flea market must give it back to the Baltimore Museum. It turns out that the piece was stolen in 1951, and as such, still belongs to the museum. Hey, at least she has a story about owning a great work of art for a little while, at least. [via The Wire]
Man Sued Over Pic Of Topless Woman At Empire State Building Redefines “Tourist Attraction”
Oh, the sights you can see from atop one of New York City’s Empire State Building! Over there is the Statue of Liberty! And look, yonder! It’s a young hipster just rolling out of bed at noon on a Thursday! But one sight the landmark building’s management didn’t want visitors to see on the Observation Deck was a topless model taking it off for a photographer’s camera.
The management of the Empire State Building is now suing a photographer for (cue Dr. Evil voice) $1 million after he snapped pics of a topless model on the 86th floor observatory, reports Reuters.
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The management of the Empire State Building is now suing a photographer for (cue Dr. Evil voice) $1 million after he snapped pics of a topless model on the 86th floor observatory, reports Reuters.
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The Net Neutrality Rule Is Dead. So How Can The FCC Fix Net Neutrality?
This morning, a federal appellate court vacated FCC rules guaranteeing net neutrality, effectively giving Internet service providers the right to throttle data speeds and demand premium rates from content providers. So your ISP has a service that competes with Netflix? It can (and probably will) get preferred treatment. Companies like Netflix that eat up bandwidth? They had better be prepared to pay the piper. It would essentially mean the end of the Internet was we know it, but is it a done deal?
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BREAKING NEWS: 2014 Oscar Nominees For 'Best Picture'
2014 Oscar nominees for Best Picture are "American Hustle," "Captain Phillips," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Gravity," "Her," "Nebraska," "Philomena," "12 Years a Slave" and "The Wolf of Wall Street."
11 Tough Truths About Leadership That No One Talks About
Ever wondered how the greatest leaders are able to handle being at the top so effortlessly?
The truth is, these highly successful people do stumble, worry, and doubt themselves, but they've also mastered reputation management and the way they're perceived.
"Great leaders know that every step they take, every decision they make, matters in the end," says author and public speaker Deirdre Maloney in her book "Tough Truths
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"They know they must strategize carefully, then act aggressively," she says. "They know they must think ahead — not just to their next step — but to the many steps after it."
In her book, Maloney shared 11 tough leadership lessons that aren't usually discussed by those on top.
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The truth is, these highly successful people do stumble, worry, and doubt themselves, but they've also mastered reputation management and the way they're perceived.
"Great leaders know that every step they take, every decision they make, matters in the end," says author and public speaker Deirdre Maloney in her book "Tough Truths
.""They know they must strategize carefully, then act aggressively," she says. "They know they must think ahead — not just to their next step — but to the many steps after it."
In her book, Maloney shared 11 tough leadership lessons that aren't usually discussed by those on top.
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DSP S.O.A.R. Searching For Wanted Sex Offenders
Location: Sussex County, Delaware
Suspects and Charges:
Brindamore L. Jackson, 20, Milton, DE (Medium Risk, Tier 2) – Red t-shirt
Black male, 6'00” tall, 145 lbs., black hair and brown eyes
Failure to Verify Address (2 counts)
Failure to Re-Register
Patrick M. Feddiman, 42, Millsboro, DE (Medium Risk, Tier 2) - White t-shirt
Black male, 5’11” tall, 196 lbs., black hair and brown eyes
Failure to Verify Address (2 counts)
Failure to Re-Register
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Sussex County, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for two sex offenders after they failed to re-register or verify their current address.
Investigators have obtained a warrants for Brindamore L. Jackson, who is a medium risk tier II and Patrick Feddiman, who is a medium risk tier II after they learned the two failed to re-register or verify their address as required by law.
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit is asking anyone who may know the location of either of the two to call 302-672-5306 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Suspects and Charges:
Brindamore L. Jackson, 20, Milton, DE (Medium Risk, Tier 2) – Red t-shirt
Black male, 6'00” tall, 145 lbs., black hair and brown eyes
Failure to Verify Address (2 counts)
Failure to Re-Register
Patrick M. Feddiman, 42, Millsboro, DE (Medium Risk, Tier 2) - White t-shirt
Black male, 5’11” tall, 196 lbs., black hair and brown eyes
Failure to Verify Address (2 counts)
Failure to Re-Register
Resume:
Sussex County, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for two sex offenders after they failed to re-register or verify their current address.
Investigators have obtained a warrants for Brindamore L. Jackson, who is a medium risk tier II and Patrick Feddiman, who is a medium risk tier II after they learned the two failed to re-register or verify their address as required by law.
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit is asking anyone who may know the location of either of the two to call 302-672-5306 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Homeless Tier II Sex Offender Notification
Aaron Fletcher, 36, of Georgetown, DE
5'09" tall, 200 lbs.
White male, brown hair, brown eyes
Resume:
Georgetown, DE – Aaron Fletcher is not wanted. This is a homeless sex offender public notification. Fletcher is a Tier II sex offender who has registered as homeless in Georgetown, DE. If you have information that he is occupying a residence please contact 302-672-5306 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
5'09" tall, 200 lbs.
White male, brown hair, brown eyes
Resume:
Georgetown, DE – Aaron Fletcher is not wanted. This is a homeless sex offender public notification. Fletcher is a Tier II sex offender who has registered as homeless in Georgetown, DE. If you have information that he is occupying a residence please contact 302-672-5306 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
SFD Calls For Service 1-15-14
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 22:24:58Nature: Chest PainCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 19:39:55Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 19:05:36Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 18:32:46Nature: Medical AlarmCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 18:25:28Nature: Medical AssistAddress: 1506 Harting Dr Salisbury, MD 21801
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 17:51:47Nature: Non BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 17:46:40Nature: ChokingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 17:02:50Nature: Pi AccidentAddress: Delaware Ave and booth St Salisbury, MD 21802
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 15:09:25Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 14:25:43Nature: Chest PainCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 13:57:32Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 13:20:45Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 13:14:16Nature: Sick SubjectCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 11:24:19Nature: Structure FireAddress: 516 Alabama Ave Salisbury, MD 21801
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 11:24:18Nature: Structure FireCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 11:24:16Nature: Structure FireAddress: 516 Alabama Ave Salisbury, MD 21801
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 09:44:04Nature: Sick SubjectCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 09:24:39Nature: Pi AccidentAddress: Snow Hill Rd and cardinal Dr Salisbury, MD 21802
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 09:24:33Nature: Pi AccidentCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 00:22:42Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday January, 15 2014 @ 00:07:54Nature: Non BreathingAddress: 1500 N Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21801
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