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Vote at Montgomery County Council 9-2 for a budget that shifts some money from capital (brick and mortar) to operations $7.9b op $6.3 cap budget

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The Montgomery County Council hearing room erupted as angry school employees watched council members leaving after postponing the expected $8b budget vote.

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Packed hearing room as the Montgomery County Council gets set to vote on the budget. Many SEIU and MCEA staff here today as hundreds of those positions could be cut if there’s no agreement on fully funding ed budget.

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Montgomery County school employees including counselors and social workers lobby outside the County Council ahead of budget vote.

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Judge Xinis earlier made sure to tell that witness, Mr Cantu with ICE/ERO “No shade” and said he had been very candid. But was frustrated that basic questions about government position weren’t answered.

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Citing past witnesses from the government who couldn’t shed light on Abrego Garcia immigration process, Judge Xinis said today’s was “the worst, This witness didn’t know the meaning of the words in his own affadavit—-that’s extremely troubling.”

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US District Court Judge Paula Xinis has been hammering away at trying to get to rationale for the declaration from the government that says Abrego Garcia should be deported to Liberia—and that Costa Rica is now “off the table.”

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A US District Court judge hears testimony on effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. Testimony from top ERO official centers on government declaration while Abrego Garcia’s attorneys press on rationale behind the selection of Liberia.

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@StevenTDennis Steve, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can see you in her. I know she had to be so very proud of you—-not just for your accomplishments, but for the person you’ve become. Thank you for sharing your lovely tribute to a lovely woman. I hope you find comfort in your memories of her.

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@StevenTDennis Hoping your mother’s feeling better…my little guy says hello, and sending some flowers along too…

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The black bear that wandered into a Prince Georges County backyard has been sedated safely and will be taken to a new home in Western Maryland. DNR officials are tagging him, and putting a tracking collar on him to learn more about the stat’s black bears.

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Images of the bear that’s turned up in the Langley Park are of Prince George’s County. Photos courtesy of Brian Fisher, PGPD spokesperson

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DC Mayor, Fire Chief and elected officials speak out against cuts to federal funding formula for health care under Medicaid

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The sign above Mayor Bowser, Commanders’ Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is the message of the morning, with details on the deal and approval process ahead.

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@mcpnews Meant to update, Montgomery County Police report that Brandon Smith was found safe and unharmed.

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PURPLE ALERT:
The Montgomery County Department of Police - 2nd District Investigative Section is asking for the public's assistance in locating Brandon Smith, a missing 27-year-old autistic male.
https://t.co/cSomqHcywX

#MissingPerson #MissingAutisticPerson #MCPD

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All of this should come with the caveat that this is the revised plan being presented to lawmakers who will begin the process of sifting through the proposed changes, debating and then ultimately voting on the budget with the goal of closing a $3B deficit

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A budget deal is struck in Annapolis: House Speaker Jones declares “We are raising revenues”…details to follow..

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Those who make $750K a year will be subject to tax increase…

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Emphasizing budget cuts over tax increases…largest cuts in 16 years, says Moore.