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Differing views on Dixon's future
Baltimore Sun reportersDespite widespread perception that Sheila Dixon has done a laudable job as Baltimore's mayor, she faces a challenge in trying to maintain a political career while carrying the burden of a criminal conviction, political observers say. Many of the city's...Tags: Justice System, Career and Workplace, White House, Politics, Sheila Dixon
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Rawlings-Blake orders review, stresses public safety
![<span class="dropcap_large">C</span>ity Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake ordered Thursday a comprehensive review of all city agencies and pledged to keep key public safety leaders in place as she began taking the reins of the city's highest office in the wake of Mayor Sheila Dixon's resignation. Rawlings-Blake, who will ascend to mayor as the city struggles with a historic budget crisis, spoke of the "awesome and enormous responsibility" that comes with the mayor's office.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-01/51516349-08045012.jpg "<span class="dropcap_large\">C</span>ity Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake ordered Thursday a comprehensive review of all city agencies and pledged to keep key public safety leaders in place as she began taking the reins of the city's highest office in the wake of Mayor Sheila Dixon's resignation. Rawlings-Blake, who will ascend to mayor as the city struggles with a historic budget crisis, spoke of the \"awesome and enormous responsibility\" that comes with the mayor's office.")
City Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake ordered Thursday a comprehensive review of all city agencies and pledged to keep key public safety leaders in place as she began taking the reins of the city's highest office in the wake of Mayor Sheila...Tags: Fires, Crimes, Budgets and Budgeting, Safety of Citizens, Teaching and Learning
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4 council members vie for presidency
Now that City Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake will become mayor in February, the job she is leaving is up for grabs and council members wasted little time expressing their interest in the office. Baltimore's City Charter is clear on the...Tags: Lobbying, William H. Cole IV, Nathaniel J McFadden, Regional Authority, Elections
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Defense: Dixon thought cards were meant for her
Baltimore Sun reportersMayor Sheila Dixon's lead attorney told jurors in her criminal theft case Thursday that Dixon spent gift cards donated by city developers for one simple reason: She thought they were meant as gifts for her. That line of defense is likely to turn the...Tags: Justice System, Court Preliminary, Crimes, Judges, Family
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With virtual town halls, Maryland legislators sidestep potential mob scenes
- The last time Congress took a break, Rep. John P. Sarbanes held a series of town hall gatherings at local libraries and a volunteer firehouse with his Baltimore-area constituents. This week, he conducted conference calls instead.
Sarbanes said the...Tags: Healthcare Policies, Democratic Party, Steny Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Television
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Snowstorms rough on city's equipment
The twin winter storms this month not only clogged roads and shut down businesses, they caused unprecedented breakdowns of the equipment used to clear the snow.
The deep, heavy snow decimated transmissions, mangled blades and snapped windshield wipers,...Tags: Weather, Disasters, Benjamin L. Cardin, Vehicles, Disasters and Accidents
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Service celebrates life of female soldier
Sun StaffThe sadness and tears were joined by energetic singing, vigorous clapping, stomping and praise. Less a somber service and more a joyous celebration of a short but vibrant life, hundreds of people filled the sanctuary of New Psalmist Baptist Church in...Tags: Iraq, Death, Defense, Family, Christianity
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Revised bus route plan still draws some critics
Sun StaffThe Ehrlich administration might have appeased some critics by tabling much of its plan for new bus routes, but others are saying the scaled-back measure has serious flaws. The head of the union representing bus drivers and the Baltimore NAACP...Tags: Maryland, NAACP, Patterson Park, Robert L Flanagan, Government
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Metro area bus route overhaul is delayed
Sun StaffStung by a public outcry, the Ehrlich administration is backing off many of the most controversial changes it had proposed in May as part of a sweeping restructuring of Baltimore-area bus routes and will adopt a more gradual approach to overhauling the...Tags: Roland Park, Public Officials, Benjamin L. Cardin, Lisa A Gladden, Robert L Flanagan
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State gives more time for bus-route comments
Baltimore-area commuter bus riders will have an additional 30 days to comment on proposed route changes, Transportation Secretary Robert L. Flanagan said yesterday. A day earlier, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. had announced a 30-day extension for comments...Tags: Public Transportation, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Robert L Flanagan
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Report doubts Palmeiro
Sun ReporterWASHINGTON // A House committee report released yesterday undermines former Orioles star Rafael Palmeiro's contention that his positive steroids test was accidental and provides an alarming glimpse at life inside the team's clubhouse, which one lawmaker...Tags: Justice System, Crimes, Tom Davis, Texas Rangers, Spring Training
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Palmeiro didn't provide hard truth, but Congress asked soft questions
WHILE WE WAIT for Congress to figure out what it is going to do with Rafael Palmeiro and Major League Baseball's flawed drug policy, it might be a good time to point out something very important. Congress isn't entirely blameless in this mess. If you...Tags: Jack Nicholson, Mark McGwire, National Government, Barry Bonds, Tom Davis
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