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Column: Auction fun way to raise funds for school's PTA -Everyone is invited to the 13th annual Catonsville Elementary School PTA auction at The Lodge Saturday, March 20, 6-9 p.m. There are lots of great items for the silent and live auctions, including private wine tastings, a bus trip to Atlantic City, a swing set, autographed baseballs and Ravens tickets.... Date: 2010/03/17
Source: http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/community/105058/annual-auction-fun-way-raise-funds-schools-pta/

Early races for Congress may give forecast for November -Circle May 18 on your calendar. What happens that day will tell us much about the mood of the electorate heading into the November midterm elections. Date: 2010/03/15
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/14/AR2010031402796.html?wprss=rss_politics/congress

6 hope to finish Murtha's term -Four Democrats and two Republicans will be seeking their party's respective nominations on the May 18 ballot for the 12th Congressional District seat left open last month by the death of U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, according to unofficial candidate lists from the Pennsylvania Department of State. Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://www.heraldstandard.com/index.php?id=1220&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2010&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=03&tx_ttnews%5Bday%5D=10&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=1631&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=523200&cHash=4f7983a014e4cd6d3223bbcf1ef30954

Scripps Howard Foundation Announces National Journalism Awards Winners -CINCINNATI -- The Scripps Howard Foundation today announced the winners of its annual National Journalism Awards, honoring the best work in the communications industry and journalism education in 2009. Date: 2010/03/15
Source: http://www.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=203753&type_news=past

Urban Maglev president hopes Pa. senators back California project -The Maglev demonstration project proposed for California Borough lost a major supporter with the death of U.S. Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Johnstown, but Urban Maglev president David O'Loughlin is hoping to get equally strong support from the state's senatorial delegation. Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://www.heraldstandard.com/index.php?id=1220&tx_ttnews%5Byear%5D=2010&tx_ttnews%5Bmonth%5D=03&tx_ttnews%5Bday%5D=08&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=1631&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=520784&cHash=ae54a7fc11b94d1d3a100ef9214bae27

Dem earmark ban would still allow a lot of spending to continue -House Democrats’ moratorium on earmarks would not have prevented the Bridge to Nowhere or the Airport for No One. Read more... Date: 2010/03/13
Source: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/86581-dem-earmark-ban-would-still-allow-a-lot-of-spending

Ellsworth, Hill taking wait-and-see health care approach -WASHINGTON — Two Hoosier lawmakers expected to play key roles in determining the fate of health care reform legislation pending in Congress remain cagey over whether they intend to support a package endorsed by President Barack Obama when it comes up for a vote expected later this month. Date: 2010/03/13
Source: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/mar/13/ellsworth-hill-taking-wait-and-see-health-care/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Voters to have many choices in primaries -Mon-Yough voters will have plenty of choices on May 18, as multiple candidates are seeking to be governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator. Date: 2010/03/12
Source: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailynewsmckeesport/s_671334.html

2nd UPDATE:House Lawmakers Ban Earmarks For Profit-Earning Cos -2nd UPDATE:House Lawmakers Ban Earmarks For Profit-Earning Cos Date: 2010/03/11
Source: http://feeds.foxbusiness.com/~r/foxbusiness/latest/~3/EmtMi163pT8/

UPDATE:US House Bans Earmarks For Profit-Earning Entities -UPDATE:US House Bans Earmarks For Profit-Earning Entities Date: 2010/03/10
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