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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Chesapeake Bay Program News for Monday May 23 and Tuesday May 24, 2011

Chesapeake Bay Program News for Monday May 23 and Tuesday May 24, 2011

Bay News for Tuesday, May 24, 2011


Planned Coal Plant Could Cost $200 Million in Health Costs, Report Finds
The Williamsburg Yorktown (Va.) Daily
http://wydaily.com/local-news/6533-planned-coal-plant-could-cost-200-million-report-finds.html

New program lets Alliance passengers see VIMS science
The Williamsburg Virginia Gazette
http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2011/05/23/news/doc4ddabaecada10881693790.txt

Mineral County Development Authority mulls ‘gas cracking’ plant
The Mineral County (W.Va.) Daily News-Tribune
http://www.newstribune.info/news/x157798244/Mineral-County-Development-Authority-mulls-gas-cracking-plant

Capturing the Rain
Patch.com
http://reston.patch.com/articles/capturing-the-rain
                                                                                                

Opinion: How Coal-Fired Power Plants Drain Health and Wealth
Bay Daily
http://cbf.typepad.com/bay_daily/2011/05/apparently-cheap-electricity-from-coal-fired-power-plants-is-actually-more-expensive-than-power-from-clean-sources-like-wind.html#tp

Opinion: Will Deadly Air Pollution Settle in Virginia?
Earth Justice
http://earthjustice.org/blog/2011-may/will-deadly-air-pollution-settle-in-virginia





Blog: Port study finds health risks near Sparrows Point
The Baltimore Sun
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-05-23/features/bs-gr-sparrows-pollution-20110523_1_health-risks-port-study-coke-point

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Bay News for Monday, May 23, 2011


Environmental report raises public health, pollution concerns about Virginia coal-fired plant
The Associated Press
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/environmental-report-raises-public-health-pollution-concerns-about-virginia-coal-fired-plant/2011/05/23/AFxSGd9G_story.html

Va. survey to focus on diamondback terrapins
The Associated Press
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/05/va-survey-focus-diamondback-terrapins

‘Don’t frack with our water,’ say foes
The Washington (D.C.) Times
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/22/dont-frack-with-our-water-say-foes/

Clawing for Success
The Miami (Fl.) Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/23/2227874_p2/clawing-for-success.html

Annapolis man leads conservancy
The Annapolis (Md.) Capital
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/env/2011/05/21-06/Our-Bay-Digest.html

Riverkeepers decry ‘incremental solutions’
The Annapolis (Md.) Capital
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/env/2011/05/20-35/Riverkeepers-decry-incremental-solutions.html

Our Bay: Wading in for a first-hand view of water quality
The Annapolis (Md.) Capital
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2011/05/21-07/Our-Bay-Wading-in-for-a-first-hand-view-of-water-quality.html

Report: Surry plant would cause $200 million in health costs
The Newport News (Va.) Daily Press
http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-05-22/news/dp-nws-surry-coal-plant-20110522_1_surry-plant-coal-fired-power-plant-cypress-creek-power-station

Acid water major peril for a river
The Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Times Leader
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Acid_water_major_peril_for_a_river_05-22-2011.html

Speaker Blasts Chesapeake Restoration Efforts
Patch.com (Md.)
http://greaterannapolis.patch.com/articles/speaker-blasts-chesapeake-restoration-efforts

Shale drillers eye mine drainage for fluid
WaterWorld Magazine
http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/news_display/1422301945.html

Report: Short-Term Air Quality Not Affected by Gas Drilling in Marcellus Shale
Environmental Protection Magazine
http://eponline.com/articles/2011/05/23/report-shortterm-air-quality-not-affected-by-gas-drilling-in-marcellus-shale.aspx

                                                                                                

Opinion: Fast and loose
The Lebanon (Pa.) Daily News
http://www.ldnews.com/opinion/ci_18117047

Opinion: Water Damage
The Beaver County (Pa.) Times
http://www.timesonline.com/opinion/editorials/water-damage/article_69757f11-6727-5555-bb42-fbe2daf58b49.html


Editorial: From TMDLs to WIPs, we need it all
The Salisbury (Md.) Daily Times
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110522/OPINION01/105220329

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E-Brief from CNSNews.com: Joplin: Obama Sends Condolences, Feds Send Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Assessment Team


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Obama Sends His Condolences and FEMA Director to Joplin

Federal Agencies Swarm Into Joplin

Obamas Get Royal Treatment in London
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Obama Goes to Britain Amid Questions of Special Relationship Between U.S., U.K.

Pawlenty Announcing: ‘We May Lose Our Country'

Steny Hoyer: ‘America Is Not Broke’

Concerned Women for America CEO: Gallup Poll Shows Nation’s Pro-Life Trend

Gallup: 61 Percent Say All or Most Abortions Should Be Illegal

Obama on Wrong Side of Honduras Dispute, GOP Lawmaker Warns

Quantitative Easing, Falling Dollar Help Drive Gas Prices Upward, GOP Says

Homosexual Activist Kevin Jennings Leaving Obama Administration

Chaplains: Troops May Fear Sharing Their Beliefs on Homosexuals

N.J. Supreme Court, rebuking Christie, orders more state funding for schools

Mitch Daniels Says His Family’s ‘Women’s Caucus’ Vetoed Presidential Run
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COMMENTARY:
'Bibi' Votes Republican
By Patrick J. Buchanan
A second-term Obama is unlikely to forget the public dressing-down done to him by Israel’s prime minister.

Common Sense Versus Nonsense
By Walter E. Williams
We’ve all heard the saying, "If it will save just one life, it's worth it.” But that’s not always true.
NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP:

Medical providers reject HHS rules on Accountable Care Organizations
More than 100 IRS workers filed fraudulently claimed tax credit
Thousands of tax cheats get stimulus money
Children’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is flawed, chief says
Abortion rates decline overall, increasing among poor
Billboard targets gun violence with a somber new message
Poll: Romney way ahead of GOP field in New Hampshire
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) vows to vote against GOP budget plan
Dems predict victory in vote on Rep. Ryan's budget; Medicare backlash expected
Schumer: Medicare vote a 'defining issue'
Harry Reid rebukes Barack Obama over Israel speech
Ford developing a car-seat heart monitor
Biden tells donors: Keep me in mind for 2016
Nat'l Assn. of Broadcasters features lawmakers making public service announcements
Mark Burnett to produce 'The Bible', TV miniseries, for History Channel
Analysis of 171 college majors puts petroleum engineers at the top
Giuliani said to be 'very close' to joining GOP presidential race
Metro train runs red signal after special safety session

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Carroll County Chamber of Commerce: Not a Golfer? You Can Still Participate in the 2011 Tournament!


Carroll County Chamber of Commerece - Where Business Grows

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Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
700 Corporate Center Court, Suite L
Westminster, MD 21157

410.848.9050 or 410-876-7212
Fax: 410-876-1023

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 871
Westminster, MD 21158

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The Chamber Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 15th at The Links at Challedon in Mount Airy, and it is shaping up to be a great event!  

Not a golfer?

Why not sponsor a tee sign? Tee signs are available for only $100 and are a great way to showcase your company to all attendees.  Contact Peggy to sign up for a tee sign,psoper@carrollcountychamber.org, 410.848.9050.   

Or how about adding your promotional items to our golfer gift bags?   

We're putting together 120 gift bags and would love to have something from your company! Items can be anything from hats, to water bottles to magnets to pens and everything in between!   

To include your item in our gift bags, please drop them off at the Chamber office anytime Monday through Friday between 9 and 5 or contact Jeannine Morber to arrange for pick up,jmorber@morbermarketing.com 410.596.6737.   

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What to Know May 24 2011 and more from Westminster Patch


Westminster Patch

May 24, 2011

Your News

What to Know May 24

Kym Byrnes | May 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

imagePatch rounds up important (ok, maybe at times trivial) nuggets of knowledge that will help you start off your day.

Five Carroll County Schools Mentioned in High School Challenge Rankings

Kym Byrnes | May 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageAssistant Superintendent of Instruction for Carroll County Public Schools Steven Johnson said he takes this ranking index seriously.

Westminster Police Department Recognized as Top Agency

Kym Byrnes | May 23, 2011 | 0 Comments

imageWestminster comes out on top in the annual Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge.

Junction, Inc. the Latest Victim of Budget Cuts

Kym Byrnes | May 23, 2011 | 1 Comment

imageJunction, Inc. blames lack of funding for closing its doors on June 17.

Things to Do

9:00am

Blood Pressure Screening

The Carroll County Health Department is hosting a Free blood pressure screening at the Westminster Branch Library.

10:00am

Caring Carroll Volunteer Training

Caring Carroll matches volunteers with older adults in Carroll County who need a little help to remain living independently. …
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The Spokesman-Review - by Betsy Z. Russell: Unusual bills come to statehouses after shift toward tea party

May 22, 2011

From my Capitolbeat colleague, Betsy Z. Russell, at The Spokesman-Review:

Unusual bills come to statehouses after shift toward tea party

Betsy Z. Russell
The Spokesman-Review
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/may/22/a-capitol-year-for-odd-ideas/?print-friendly
Tags:2011 Idaho Legislaturelegislationlegislaturestea partywacky bills
In Washington
The trend toward unusual state legislation bypassed Washington this year, which is having a dreary session focused on deep budget shortfalls. About the oddest bill proposed this year was one to designate a state rock, but it was killed.
BOISE – It wasn’t just in Idaho that state lawmakers ventured onto unusual ground this year, attempting to unilaterally nullify a federal law, debating allowing guns on college campuses and nearly cutting off unemployed Idahoans from receiving extended unemployment benefits on grounds that the benefits will make them lazy.
Montana lawmakers backed a bill to let local sheriffs stop federal law enforcement officers from making arrests in their counties, though the governor vetoed it. They also debated measures to legalize hunting with a hand-thrown spear and declare global warming “beneficial to the welfare and business climate of Montana.”
Florida legislators outlawed droopy pants on schoolkids that show their underwear. Illinois made it legal to pick up road-killed animals for food or fur, saying it’ll clean up the roads...

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