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Wealth of Washington Principals by: Deborah Lambert, February 25, 2008 You can't blame Washington, D.C.’s newbie Mayor Adrian Fenty for wanting to overhaul the city’s underperforming public school system. But regardless of whether his plan succeeds or fails, the average annual compensation package for each D.C. area school superintendent will run well over $350,000 per year, according to The Washington Post. “In Montgomery County, Maryland, the $242,686 salary paid this year to School Superintendent Jerry D. Weast represents not quite half of a total compensation package valued at $489,763. John E. Deasy in Prince George’s County will receive $424,080 in...

Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin yesterday tried to rally support among black Democrats in Prince George's County, while Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele campaigned with county Democratic leaders who broke ranks this week to endorse him. Mr. Cardin appeared with Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson and about 30 other lawmakers in Hyattsville, aiming to keep a diminishing lead in the polls. In his first public show of support for Mr. Cardin, Mr. Johnson ... But the rally turned sour later. State Sen. Nathaniel Exum, Prince George's Democrat, berated Mr. Cardin for excluding him and other local delegates from speaking...

UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Nov. 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Committee for Common Sense Government, No on B,F,C,G today announced that the campaign to tell Prince George's County voters to vote no on ballot questions B, F, C and G is gaining momentum. Parents, seniors and civil workers, who have seen their television advertisement, have accessed their Web site in large numbers seeking more information about how the charter amendments waste taxpayer dollars, creates a $23 Million slush fund and compromises the safety of Prince George's families. "Voters are outraged when they learn about these ballot questions and how they compromised...

Contact: Cleve Mesidor of the Committee for Common Sense Government, 202-277-7381 (cell), cmesi@aol.com UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Committee for Common Sense Government, No on B,F,C,G kicked off its efforts today to educate Prince George's County voters about ballot questions B, F, C and G. The Committee asserts the questions are Bad for County Government, waste taxpayer dollars, creates a $23 Million slush fund and compromises the safety of Prince George's families. The Committee rolled out a new television advertisement on Prince George's cable television stations to get the word out before the general election on...

MITCHELLVILLE, Md. (AP) - Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley formally announced state Delegate Anthony Brown on Monday as his running mate in the governor's race, saying the veteran is someone who understands leadership. The men appeared with their families before about 50 sign-waiving supporters in Brown's home county of Prince George's. They then left for a series of joint appearances in Baltimore, Frederick and Hagerstown. O'Malley and Montgomery County Executive Douglas Duncan are seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich, who will seek a second term next year. O'Malley referred several times to Brown's military service and said...

JUST BREAKING!! FIRE ALL OVER THE PLACE!

With more than $7.7 million raised so far, the 8th District in Montgomery and Prince George's counties is the site of the nation's most expensive congressional race. It's also a critical campaign stop in the gubernatorial race. But all of that cash and campaigning will mean little if voters are too fearful of the Washington-area sniper to go to the polls Nov. 5. Like everybody else, officials at the Montgomery County Board of Elections are hoping the sniper is caught soon. But if the killer remains at large on Election Day, the county is exploring ways to keep people feeling...