Identity theft dents victims wallets reputations
ANNAPOLIS AP Identity theft spreads from a Circuit City letter in Catonsville to a Maryland man, with fake credit card, bank accounts and leasing deals. Victims face costly cleanup, and lawmakers consider stiffer penalties and broader rules to curb data sales and misuse.
Identity theft nightmare and recovery steps
A first person account of credit card and Social Security fraud by a rental clerk. The writer describes stolen identities across multiple states, how creditors alerted, and steps taken to freeze credit, place fraud alerts, and monitor reports every three months. The law is pursuing the clerk while the victim instructs on safeguarding credit against future abuse.
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Cigarette tax hike gains ground in Maryland
In Annapolis, advocates for a 79 cent cigarette tax increase to 1.36 a pack build support as fiscal pressures grow. Lawmakers split over funding goals, with House leaders delaying big education spending and some proposing bridge funding while Thornton Commission reforms loom.
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Bananas Feed Circuses At Baltimore Market Buffet
Sandya Kurland of Pikesville serves bananas to one of 14 Ringling Brothers elephants at the annual vegetarian buffet in Texington Market Baltimore. About 1000 Telace BOO apples 500 bananas carrots and orges were consumed in roughly 15 minutes as the market has sponsored the event for over 20 years with the circus visiting Baltimore each year.
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Maryland charter school effort fails again in Montgomery
A bid for the Jaime Escalante Charter School to aid underperforming black and Latino students was rejected by the Montgomery County school board for a second time due to lack of funding. Advocates push for statewide policy to enable charter schools and access federal funds, while officials note Maryland has few charters and unclear state guidance.
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