"I have voted against this budget every year for the past seven years," said Maryland Del. Patrick McDonough during a debate on the new state of Maryland budget in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, March 22, 2012. He went on to say that every year there has been an increase in taxes and that Maryland is now the most taxed state in the country. Meanwhile, outside the State House, protesters circled the building honking their horns to show their opposition to existing high taxes as well as proposed new ones. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
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