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Blog Roundup: Five Common Tax Mistakes, Gas Tax Proposed, National Peanut Month

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Earlier this week Governor O’Malley again proposed increasing the gas tax, which, if enacted, would be his 25th consecutive tax hike. The Governor has already enacted 24 tax, toll, and fee increases that have taken an additional $2.4 billion every year out of the pockets of struggling Maryland families and small businesses.

The MD Catholic Conference: Off-Target

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The Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC) is the lobbying arm of the Archdiocese of Washington, Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Diocese of Wilmington (DE). It represents the Roman Catholic Church in the Maryland Legislature.

5 Common Mistakes Taxpayers Make that Can Land Them in Hot Water with the IRS

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In the race to meet tax deadlines, Americas are forgetting to include
all sources of taxable income on their tax returns. Personal finance resource www.GoBankingRates.com investigates the five most common mistakes Americans make when reporting their total income to the IRS.

Who Needs A GPS, All I Need Is My Sister!

If it took Moses 40 years to cross the desert, it would take my sister and me, 39! And this is only because we might have a GPS! When it comes to traveling together, we truly put Thelma and Louise to shame. If one did not know us, they would think it is our first time going anywhere.

Athletic Trainer versus Trainer – What’s the Difference?

Each year, the month of March is dedicated by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association to bringing information and awareness to the role of certified athletic trainers. This year’s theme is “Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer.”

Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue Featured Dog: Bridgette

Hi everyone, my name is Bridgette. I’m a petite, energetic
4-year-old German shepherd Mix (some call me a pocket or mini-shepherd). I’ve been living at the kennel for a long time now, patiently waiting for my forever family to find me.

National Peanut Month: Going Nuts in March

Do you love peanuts? I do! Whether cracking them open in the baseball stands or sneaking an occasional Butterfinger candy bar, peanuts feel like the All-American snack to me. But I also love to use them in savory dishes and have published dinner recipes that call for peanuts in Easy Weekly Meals touchscreen cookbooks.


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