News politics 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

Md. chamber joins fight for slots Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce yesterday joined the coalition of interests that will fight for passage of a November referendum to legalize slot machine gambling in the state.

State task force delivers report on ballot irregularities Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State task force delivers report on ballot irregularities

State and local election boards need to communicate better, Maryland needs more voting machines and Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler should set up a hot line to take reports of voter intimidation and other irregularities, a task force concluded yesterday.

Energy bill aid on rise in state Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Assistance program likely $12 million over budget as consumers feel economic pinch

Maryland's energy assistance program is expected to run $12 million over budget this year because of soaring demand from residents who can't afford their utility bills - another sign of how severely the economic downturn and rising energy bills are pinching consumers' wallets.

Gingrich calls for medical update Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
At forum on preventable medication errors he urges a switch to electronic records

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stressed the merits of switching to electronic medical records in an appearance in Baltimore yesterday.

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