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Del. Hornberger: Van Hollen is a “Beltway Bandit, Bought and Paid for by Lobbyists and Special Interest Groups”

November 2, 2016 By A Dagger Reader 28 Comments

Del. Hornberger: Van Hollen is a “Beltway Bandit, Bought and Paid for by Lobbyists and Special Interest Groups”

From Del. Kevin Hornberger: One thing I love about Cecil County, we are sick and tired of politics as usual in Annapolis and Washington DC. As one of only four counties that elected Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the primary we stand together in rejecting the broken status quo. The definition of insanity is […]

U.S. Sen. Mikulski Announces $2 Million Federal Grant for Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation for At-Risk Youth Mentoring

September 27, 2016 By Dagger News Service 10 Comments

From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced that the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) has been awarded a $2,000,000 federal grant through the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention program. These federal grant funds will help the foundation provide mentoring […]

New Harford Democratic Club Sept. 7: State Sen. Rosapepe to Discuss Maryland Senate and 2016 National Election

September 5, 2016 By Dagger News Service Leave a Comment

From the New Harford Democratic Club: Monthly Meeting Holiday Inn Express 1007 Beards Hill Road Aberdeen, MD 21001 Wednesday September 07, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. At the next NHDC meeting, our Guest Speaker will be Maryland Senator James Rosapepe representing Maryland/DC suburbs. Senator Rosapepe is a Deputy Majority Whip in the Maryland Senate, as well […]

Water Witch Fire Company of Port Deposit Awarded $414,286 in Federal Funding for New Fire Engine

August 29, 2016 By Dagger News Service 2 Comments

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced that the Water Witch Fire Company of Port Deposit in Cecil County has been awarded $414,286 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. […]

Sen. Cassilly: “Increase in the Minimum Wage to $15 Will Force Companies, and at Least 25% of the Skill Developing Jobs, to Leave the City”

August 14, 2016 By Dagger News Service 71 Comments

From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: The General Assembly spent a significant part of the 2016 session working on problems concerning youth in Baltimore City. Much of the discussion was about bringing economic opportunity to a city where the real unemployment rate among young black males approaches 50%. Clearly we cannot afford to write off an […]

U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “Congresswoman Bentley was a Champion for Maryland and the Godmother of the Port of Baltimore”

August 7, 2016 By Dagger News Service 1 Comment

From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSWOMAN HELEN BENTLEY WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Helen Bentley (R-Md.): “Congresswoman Bentley was a champion for Maryland and the Godmother of the Port of Baltimore. She was […]

Harford County Sheriff’s Office Supports Dallas Police; Sen. Mikulski Concerned about Racial Disparities and Gun Violence

July 8, 2016 By Dagger News Service 89 Comments

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: A Message from Sheriff Gahler Tragically, 5 police officers were killed and 6 injured in Dallas Texas by cowards who targeted these brave officers while they performed their duties serving the citizens of their community. Unfortunately, the number of lives lost and those wounded may climb as the news […]

U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “Those of Us Who Want to Control Violence, in No Way Want to Impinge Upon Second Amendment Rights”

June 23, 2016 By Dagger News Service 40 Comments

From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI SPEAKS ON SENATE FLOOR CALLING FOR ACTION TO PASS BIPARTISAN COLLINS BILL TO KEEP GUNS OUT OF THE HANDS OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS Following mass shooting in Orlando, Senator has continued to push for action to strengthen gun laws and curb gun violence After joining Senator Murphy’s […]

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Sounding Off

  • “I can't wait to see what is in these emails that Bob is not wanting to share.”

    Bob Watch | Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Cassilly Administration in Violation of Maryland Public Information Act

  • “I like Gahler as well but don't forget he is backing his Sgt.Pennman who sits on the County Council. Pennman…”

    Lalta Durbal | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “This Cassilly/Penman spat I believe was initiated, at least in part, by the possibility of public housing projects being built…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “A plat revision reducing the number of lots is hardly worth you weeing your shorts over.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You do know there is a system in the county called “Fast Track”. Ask your buddy Euler, he’s already used…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Nothing at all suspicious about a property that has sat around for generations and then gets approved in record pace…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The supposed development that everyone is referring to goes back generations. When 95 was built there were lots created by…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Right you are. Pretty comical that Bob Cassilly has a business registered at his home address that is not his…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Quite a display of clownsmanship from Penman at last nights council meeting. Is he off his meds? You’re not in…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I don’t have a dog in the fight regarding the Cassilly v. Penman conflict. I hope it is resolved in…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Shenanigans? You’re hilarious.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Yeah, that's the whole point. He is not any other county resident, he is the county executive and he and…”

    Happy Bob Real Estate | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The amount of disinformation here is staggering. The land that is owned by Bobs family was actually platted for 14…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “$145,000 for a part-time job and then demand more money? Pretty cushy spot he's in...maybe he needs to spend his…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Cassilly makes way over 145k and in fact took a cola double of what he gave county employees. You are…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@money tree OMG! Penman is paid the same sergeant's salary that every one else earns and a rate that is…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Good lord man, go back and read the claim being made. You folks are all over the map. First it's…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@Money Tree Since you are so much in the know, Did Bob authorize the Administrator to sign as Bob Cassilly,…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “All that money must have you high. No one said executive forged a document. It is Bob claiming someone else…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I will repeat - you are aware that any approvals for development go through various county agencies to ensure whatever…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “He had plats expedited and also some things allowed to get more lots. His Planning Advisory Board appointee Amy O’Neil…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Claiming the county executive forged a document could wind you up in civil court if you care to say that…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You must be Bob with the name money tree since it seems to be raining down money on you and…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Ethics complaint stating Cassilly signed off on a plat for development that involves his family which has already been easily…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I read the Aegis article and it looks like Penman made his ethics complaint on Feb. 14 and Cassilly made…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

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