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February 15, 2008 - This Valentine's Day, lawmakers in Maryland heard testimony on several proposals concerning marriage. Dozens of people, on both sides of the issue of same-sex marriage, filled the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee room. Among those testifying was Delegate Don Dwyer who is sponsoring a measure that would ask voters in a referendum whether the state constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
Gene Kuleta reports...
February 15, 2008 - Undocumented immigrants in Virginia earn $2 billion a year. and contribute more than $400 million to the state's economy through income, property, and other tax payments. The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis says its goal is to help lawmakers focus on the benefits of immigration, as well as the costs.
Anne Marie Morgan has more from Richmond...
February 15, 2008 - (Feb 16) FREE TO SING "Free to Sing" brings the unique history of the first African-American opera company to the stage at Strathmore. The play, created in collaboration with the Post-Classical Ensemble, is a historical account of the power of music to surmount racial adversity. The show includes "The Doctor of Alcantara," the nation`s first operetta, as performed by the internationally acclaimed Morgan State University Chorus, tomorrow night only (Saturday, Feb 16) at 8 p.m.
(Feb 16) PASTA FOR PETS One of Lady and the Tramp's first dates was over a delicious plate of spaghetti. So that dish is a perfect choice for the Annual "Pasta for Pets" benefit, a spaghetti dinner and family game night to fill the coffers of the "Love Fund" at the Washington Animal Rescue League. The Love Fund provides emergency vet care and services to the pets of low-income owners. Participants will be fetching dinner and fun tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, right across the street from American University. Donations of used towels and blankets are also welcome.
(Feb 18) THE GARGOYLE WHO ATE D.C.
And let's take a look ahead to Monday, which can be a real monster - especially on the Washington National Cathedrals gargoyle tour. After a glance at the gargoyles and other grotesques guarding the Cathedral, maybe your boss wont seem so bad. Visitors can tour many of the carvings that decorate the largest church in Washington with the friend of sculptor Constantine Seferlis, who created more than 100 of the gargoyles, saints and other creatures, and witness the wicked sense of humor in his work.
February 15, 2008 - Nearly a month after proposing his budget for 2009 – Governor Martin O’Malley took his spending plans for Maryland to Capitol Hill. The Democrat met with the state's congressional lawmakers in an open meeting. O’Malley went through a list of local projects and programs he’d like the federal government to help fund. He wants 53 million dollars to improve public highways and the MARC system and 40 million dollars to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Democratic Senator Ben Cardin says O’Malley’s priorities are in line with his. In order to get funding for projects they have to be appropriated in large spending bills. Usually senior members of Congress get the highest portions. With two of the states senior legislators now out of the mix. Maryland lawmakers may have a tougher time getting all they want.
Sara Sciammacco reports...
February 15, 2008 - A public oversight hearing into the Board of Elections and Ethics handling of the District's primaries on Monday exposes several issues with the voting process. A laundry list of problems was discussed during the hearing sponsored by Council member Carol Schwartz. One of the main problems was a lack of ballots. BOEE personnel who testified blamed the weather and the tiny boxes the ballots came in. Schwartz says she wants a full report on any primary day problems from all of the precinct captains. Another hearing will be held on February 29.
Jessica Golloher reports...
February 15, 2008 - District students are speaking out about what needs to be changed in their public schools. Jessica Golloher was at the Invitation to Dream Youth Summit...
February 15, 2008 - The death sentence for a student in Afghanistan has hit a nerve with some D.C. area college students. A handful of students from George Mason University rallied outside the Afghan embassy today for the release of Sayed Kaambakhsh. The 23-year-old student journalist was convicted of blasphemy after he downloaded and distributed an internet article that questioned women's rights in Islam. Many world leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, have pressed Afghan president Hamid Karzai to pardon Kaambaksh.
Patrick Madden reports...
February 15, 2008 - Some senior citizens in Maryland will get help paying for prescription drugs thanks to a new corporate contribution. Governor Martin O'Malley announced a $4-million annual contribution from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield that will help some seniors defray medication costs. The money will help those who fall into a gap in the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Those enrolled get federal help to pay for medications for annual drug costs under $2,500. Then, they must pay out-of-pocket until their costs reach about four thousand dollars. O'Malley says the new program will help 7,500 seniors who fall into the gap. The program will not cost the state any additional taxpayer money.
Gene Kuleta reports...
February 15, 2008 - Supervisors in Prince William County, Virginia are expected to move ahead with funding on a politically-charged program at their next board meeting. Last week, the Board of County Supervisors received an update from Police Chief Charlie Deane and County Executive Craig Gerhart about the progress and the cost of setting up whats called a 287(g) program. Where local police are trained to screen the residency status of all arrestees and to start deportation proceedings for those found to be in the United States without permission. But the board delayed transferring nearly $800,000 to the police to cover its expenses through the end of the current fiscal year because Supervisor John Stirrup was absent. County Executive Gerhart says the delay isn't affecting the police departments ability to function. Gerhart says he expects all eight supervisors to be at Tuesdays board meeting.
Rosiland Jordan reports...
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