Herman Cain & Fox & Friends Report a Revelation!

On Fox & Friends this morning, Herman Cain was interviewed. During the interview it was reveals that the Trump Administration has reduced the National Debt by $12B* over the last month - something the media has failed to report. In the discussion it was also revealed, when compared to Obama's first month where he added $200B to the National Debt, no one from the media reported those facts either.

Keep on the lookout for news not reported by most media outlets. Today, that's a full-time job!

*Denotes Correction from this morning where it was posted as $400B. See image below:

Feds Paid $1 Billion in Social Security Benefits to Individuals Without a SSN

The Social Security Administration paid $1 billion in benefits to individuals who did not have a Social Security Number (SSN), according to a new audit.

The agency’s inspector general found errors in the government’s documentation for representative payees, otherwise known as individuals who receive retirement or disability payments on behalf of another person who is incapable of managing the benefits themselves.

The audit released Friday found thousands of cases where there was no SSN on file.

Over the last decade, the agency paid $1 billion to 22,426 representative payees who "did not have an SSN, and SSA had not followed its policy to retain the paper application."

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Md. schools to review transgender policies

WASHINGTON — Maryland educators are reviewing their policies on protections for transgender students.

The move comes after President Trump decided to rescind the rules issued by the Obama administration that required schools to provide bathroom access based on a student’s gender identity.

William Reinhard, executive director of communications for Maryland’s State Department of Education, said that the current guidelines are under review, but that a change is not expected. The state’s guidelines on how schools should handle the needs of transgender students were issued before the Obama administration’s directive.

In Montgomery County, Superintendent Jack Smith joined Board of Education President Michael Durso in issuing a statement that school policy would not change in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision.

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How Tennessee Could Be About To Start A Constitutional Crisis

The State Senate of Tennessee has laid the legislative groundwork for something that hasn't been done in the United States of America since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia. With a vote of 27-3, the Tennessee Senate has voted to call a "convention of the states" in order to draft and pass an amendment to the Constitution that would require balanced budgets to be passed every year.

For those who are little fuzzy on their high school U.S. history knowledge, the Tennessean explains that the U.S. Constitution can be amended in two ways. The first would require a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of Congress, an unlikely outcome in today's hyper-partisan political arena. The second, on the other hand, requires that two-thirds of the states (34 in total) pass a resolution calling for a Constitutional Convention.

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Ex Muslims Want The Ban

Why CNN has lost ALL Credibility

There's a huge difference between these stories and yet the subtle twist illustrates CNN's intent to mislead the population.

Note the difference:

Proof of Fake Media Working Hard to Brainwash YOU!

He wasn't The Messiah....

Obama Era is Over- 

Obama and his supporters loved talking about history. His victory was historic. They were on the right side of history. History was an inevitable arc that bent their way.The tidal force of demographics had made the old America irrelevant. Any progressive policy agenda was now possible because we were no longer America. 

We Were Obamerica. A hip, happening place full of smiling gay couples, Muslim women in hijabs and transgender actors. We were all going to live in a New York City coffee house and work at Green Jobs and live in the post-national future. 

The past was gone. We were falling into the gorgeous wonderful future of dot com instant deliveries and outsourced everything. We would become more tolerant and guilty. The future was Amazon and Disney. 

It was hot and cold running social justice. The Bill of Rights was done. Ending the First and Second Amendments was just a clever campaign away. 

Narratives on news sites drove everything. Presidents were elected by Saturday Night Live skits. John Oliver, John Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee were our journalists. Safe spaces were everywhere and you better watch your microaggressions, buddy.
No more coal would be mined. No more anything would be made. The end of men was here. The end of the dead white men of the literary canon. The end of white people. The end of binary gender and marriage. The end of reason. The end of art. The end of 2 + 2 equaling 4. This was Common Core time. 

It was time to pardon an endless line of drug dealers. To kill cops and praise criminals. To be forced to buy worthless health insurance for wealth redistribution to those who voted their way to wealth.
This was Obama's America. And there was no going back. We were rushing through endless goal posts of social transformation. The military fell. Then the police. Now it looks as quaint as anything from the 50s, the 70s or the 80s. 

LEGENDARY COMMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER 2-25-17

Sewing

A strange issue to go into regarding history is sewing. Even though it is one of the oldest achievements of man, it has become a lost art with the advent of our “throw-away” society. Prehistoric animal bones have been found and determined to have been used to sew animal hides together for clothing. The animal hide would have a hole punched in it and animal sinew would hold the two pieces together. The same principle is used today but a needle with an eye in it would secure the two pieces of fabric together.

I worked at Ralph and Gaskill on the Plaza in downtown Salisbury for six years and even though I didn’t advance any further than the basic rudimentary skills I had learned during the two years I was at the seminary, I did acquire a deep admiration for the professional tailor. Make no mistake about it, Sarah and Bernice were as good as it gets. And Gaskill’s did all the tailoring for no charge, Can you imagine that now? See if you can get anyone to even know how to raise or lower a collar on a suit coat or sport coat, much less shorten it. Tricky stuff and not for the inexperienced. Did you know it is easier to put cuffs on a pair of pants that to make them plain bottoms?

I really took the haberdashery business to heart and learned every technical aspect of the business. Alas, it was explained to me that there was no monetary future there because it was wholly owned by Mr. Gaskill and the less he paid me, the more he got to keep, and the more he kept made him a more successful businessman. So, I just finally utilized my hard earned Accounting Degree and departed the job of my dreams. At least I got to dress real nice with the manager’s discount. I really made out when I went buying in New York. I got the very latest at 40% of what it would hit the store marked.

Sewing is something they should teach in High School –boys and girls. The simple things such as sewing on a button that has popped off is never addressed in school and I’m not sure many kids learn that skill at home. A hundred years ago the sewing chores were generally relegated to the woman of the house. The house was her domain and keeping things sewn up would have been her responsibility. Just as the man of the house didn’t know how to sew, she probably didn’t know how to shoe a horse. Times were different.

Then the women went into the factories during WWII and learned to make money and become more independent.

A hundred years ago they had “feed sack” dresses, curtains, table clothes, sheets, pillow cases, aprons and dish towels that were made out of the colorful material 167 lb. bags of feed that came in to the distributors. They had several patterns in every shipment and the wife would instruct her husband to bring home a certain number of bags with a certain pattern. This probably entailed moving hundreds of pounds of feed, but he did it.

The people who sew today seem to find that satisfaction of accomplishment. To start with just a piece of cloth and some thread and end up with a beautiful garment. If we don’t teach them now, it will be another skill/art form that will fade away with the horse.

First State Rabbit and Cavy Club Rabbit Show comes to the WY&CC on March 4

Salisbury, MD – The First State Rabbit and Cavy Club Rabbit Show is set for Saturday, March 4, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The show, in the Midway Room, starts at 9 a.m. and doors open at 7 a.m.

Youth and adults will be competing with more than 49 different types of rabbits and numerous breeds of cavies, also known as guinea pigs. The show is an American Rabbit Breeders Association Inc.-sanctioned show for all breeds.

To enter or attend, contact Brandy at 302-381-7320 or Melissa at 302-670-9912. People can also contact Brandy via Facebook on the Bundles of Bunnies Rabbitry page. The show is free to attend for members of the public.

For information about entering rabbits and cavies and other details, visit the First State Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Club Show Information website at http://fsrcbcshowinfo.blogspot.com/.

HEARING ALERT: Protecting Victims Of Sex Trafficking Act Of 2017

Important Legislation Gives Authorities Ability to More Effectively Prosecute Sex TraffickersNote: House Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on HB 632 on February 23, 2017, 1:00 PM

“Our proposed legislation will further define sexual abuse to include sex trafficking regardless of whether the sexual abuse was committed by a parent or any other person who has permanent, or temporary care, or responsibility for supervision of the child.” - Governor Larry Hogan, January 12, 2017

Governor Hogan Has Taken Steps To Prevent And Raise Awareness Of Human Trafficking

In 2016, Governor Hogan Signed Legislation To Establish The Workgroup To Study Safe Harbor Policy For Youth Victims Of Human Trafficking; Groups’ Purpose Includes Studying Legal Protections And The Provision Of Services For Youth Victims Of Human Trafficking. “For the purpose of establishing the Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy For Youth Victims Of Human Trafficking… There is a Workgroup to Study Safe Harbor Policy for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking. The purpose of the Workgroup is to study: legal protection for youth victims of human trafficking; and the provision of services for youth victims of human trafficking.” (“House Bill 456,” Maryland General Assembly, 4/14/15) 

Focus Of Workgroup Is To Identify Better Practices And Recommend Legislative/Policy Initiatives To Address The Needs Of Youth Victims Of Human Trafficking. “The Workgroup shall: compile existing information on and identify the needs of youth victims of human trafficking and identify the public and private sector programs and resources currently available to meet those needs; identify gaps in public and private sector programs and resources currently available to meet the needs of youth victims of human trafficking; collect and compile data on the number of youth victims of human trafficking in the State, including the number of youth victims in each jurisdiction of the State; evaluate current State safe harbor policies and legal protections for youth victims of human trafficking; and make recommendations regarding: legislation and policy initiatives to address the provision of services and legal protections for youth victims of human trafficking in the State; the collection of data to identify youth victims of human trafficking in the State; funding requirements and budgetary priorities to address the needs of youth victims of human trafficking in the State; and any other relevant issues or considerations identified by the Workgroup.” (“House Bill 456,” Maryland General Assembly, 4/14/15)

Maryland paid sick leave bill clears House committee

Workers at companies with 15 or more employees in Maryland moved a step closer to earning paid sick leave on Thursday when a bill was approved by a state legislative committee.

The House Economic Matters Committee voted 14-9 to advance the measure, which provides a minimum of one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of seven full days per year for full-time workers.

“I’m happy to get this bill moving,” Del. Luke H. Clippinger (D-Baltimore City), the bill’s sponsor, said. “Hopefully we’ll get a bill out of the Senate and moving our way.”

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HEARING ALERT: Clean Cars Act Of 2017

Important Legislation Encourages Marylanders to Invest in Clean-Fuel or Electric VehiclesNote: House Environment And Transportation Committee to Hold Hearing on HB 406 on February 23, 2017, 1:00 PM

“Our administration will introduce the Clean Cars Act of 2017, which will increase our investment in both the electric vehicle and in the charging station tax credit program.” - Governor Larry Hogan, January 3, 2017

Governor Hogan Enacted Reforms To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2016, Governor Hogan Signed Legislation, The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act, Aggressively Combating Greenhouse Gas Emissions. “The State shall reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2006 levels by 2030… On or before December 31, 2018, the Department shall: Submit a proposed plan that reduces statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2006 levels by 2030 to the Governor and the General Assembly… The Department shall, on or before December 31, 2019, adopt a final plan that reduces statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2006 levels by 2030.” (“Senate Bill 323,” Maryland General Assembly, 4/4/16) 

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act Requires Maryland To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 40% From 2006 Levels By 2030. “Additionally SB 323, the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act, was signed, which requires Maryland to reduce statewide gas emissions by 40 percent from 2006 levels by 2030. This bipartisan legislation, which was supported by the Maryland Departments of the Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources, is based on a recommendation of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and enhances the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Act.” (Press Release, “Governor Larry Hogan Signs Three Bills Into Law,”Office Of The Governor, 4/4/16)

Clean Cars Act Of 2017

Governor Hogan’s Proposed Legislation Reauthorizes The Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program, Increases Funding For The Program To $1.2 Million. “There is an Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program… For fiscal years 2018 through 2020, subject to the provisions of this section, as an individual, a businesses entity, or a unit of State or local government may apply to the Administration for an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate for the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment. For each fiscal year, the total amount of rebates issued by the Administration may not exceed $1,200,000.” (“House Bill 406,” Maryland General Assembly, 1/26/17)

The Governor’s Proposal Increases The Excise Tax Credit For Purchases Of Electric Vehicles To $2.4 Million. “That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively, the lesser of $2,400,000 or the actual total amount of credits allowed against the excise tax shall be transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund established under § 9–20B–05 of the State Government Article to the Transportation Trust Fund to offset a reduction in revenues from the vehicle excise tax credit for qualified plug–in electric drive vehicles under § 13–815 of the Transportation Article, as enacted by this Act. The total amount of credits allowed against the excise tax may not exceed $2,400,000 during the course of any fiscal year.” (“House Bill 406,” Maryland General Assembly, 1/26/17)

Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism Now Accepting Concept Papers for Grants That Help Prevent Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse

Grants Will Also Go Toward Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations

ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting concept papers for 2017 AmeriCorps State-Targeted Priority program grants in Maryland. These grants will fund service activities that address critical community needs, namely the need to prevent prescription drug and opioid abuse and strengthen law enforcement and community relations.

In order to understand statewide needs and identify prospective applicants for this grant opportunity, the Office on Service and Volunteerism is partnering with Governor Larry Hogan's Opioid Operational Command Center, the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

"Marylanders from every corner of the state know the devastation that heroin and opioid abuse can cause," said Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford. "That's why it's so important that groups already dedicated to community service become a part of our statewide fight to end this epidemic."

Through additional funds provided by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service, the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism has hired a special initiatives coordinator to assist in this grant process. Working with the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention, the coordinator's goal is to ensure that Maryland is equipped to effectively address the opioid epidemic.

The grants come on the heels of Governor Hogan's announcement of the administration's 2017 Heroin and Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement Initiative, a multi-pronged and sweeping administrative and legislative effort to continue addressing Maryland's ongoing opioid and heroin epidemic.

The first step in the application process for a 2017 AmeriCorps State-Targeted Priority program grant is to submit a concept paper, due by 10 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017. Concept papers will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of acceptance by March 24. At that time, accepted applicants will be invited to complete a full grant application, due in April. The funding year will run from August 15, 2017, to August 14, 2018. To submit a concept paper or for more information, visit gosv.maryland.gov/available-funding/.

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UPDATED: Wicomico County: Public Notice of Work Session CANCELLED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council of Wicomico County, Maryland, will hold a work session to discuss fire services on Monday, February 27, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., in the Government Office Building, Room 301, Salisbury, Maryland.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

Public Notice of Fire Services Work Session has been CANCELLED

This work session has been CANCELLED  -  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council of Wicomico County, Maryland,  work session to discuss fire services originally schedule for Feb 27, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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