THE 79th THURSDAY MEETING AGENDA

8 AM - 10 AM March 13, 2008

• Delegate Don Dwyer: a brief report on school reform and related matters.
• RedMaryland blogger Mark Newgent will question the "consensus" of scientists on climate change: "The real consensus is political. It consists of a coalition of environmentalists, academics and rent-seeking corporations, all of whom have a substantial stake in increased government control over the private sector." The O'Malley climate-control package if enacted will bring major regulatory taxes on every Maryland consumer.
• Association of Maryland Families chief Doug Stiegler will bring us up to date on crucial grass-roots values concerns. Participants will also want to bear in mind that the Candlelight March for Life will take place that Thursday evening, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street.
• Citizens Above Party co-founder Susan Payne will give us chapter and verse on persuading lawmakers to draw back from making Maryland a magnet state for illegals. Over the years and again very recently, Susan has been an effective witness and advocate. She will give tell us about her experience testifying this Tuesday before the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee.
• English First executive Jim Boulet will discuss a conservative approaches to immigration reform in the U.S. House of Representatives

SHORTER TAKES:

• Americans for Tax Reform's Nathan Pick on national tax priorities.

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