Bravo to the County Executive for recognizing and concentrating on veterans and veteran opportunities and services. They deserve the special emphasis and outreach. I hope that the Maryland General Assembly will buckle down from the get-go and pay attention to the numerous veterans' bills proposed this session. Senators Klausmeier and Stone have sponsored some fabulous bills.

Kinda surprised Bryan ran with this since it reads like KK press release and not news.

Not to mention the idea is hardly new. The Fed's Office of Personnel and Management has followed this policy for certain positions for a number of decades. It is even in the United States Code title 5 USC section 2108

If they don't formalize it correctly at their local level they'll need to watch out for subsequent unfair practices suits. The Fed has a lot more latitude for hiring preferences than local municipalities. The dismantling of the corrupt patronage system of the political machines made this a necessity.

For a lawyer, one would believe he thinks these things through before shooting his mouth off.

For me it was merely the coincidence of having an announcement in the county on the same day the president brought it up in the State of the Union speech. For the record, I called the administration about it not the other way around. Some times the blog is news, some times it's just casual observations and, as Bill Toohey used to tell me, "Fun facts to know and tell."

I applaud this endeavor and I think we should be vigilante in making sure this initiative does not fall by the wayside.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-07-31/news/bs-ed-unemployed-veterans-20110731_1_unemployed-veterans-disabled-veterans-job-fairs

What does concern me is the following quote: "And tonight, I'm proposing a Veterans Job Corps that will help our communities hire veterans as cops and firefighters, so that America is as strong as those who defend her."

Two important issues that could impact this are include in the following links.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-07-25-homeless-veterans_n.htm

Another issue that needs immediate attention is one that could severely impact those veterans seeking those police and fire posts.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/11/national/main6083072.shtml

The issue of the plight of our veterans is complex and contains no single one answer. While jobs will address one accept of the situation our veterans face, the overall issues impacting them are complex and deserve our full attention.

Didn't Kamenentz and his fellow councilmen unanimously approve a resolution for E-Verify? Then why won't he impliment it now? It is FREE..Quick and super Easy to use to check the status of employees. Punch in the name and social security number and it'll tell you if the number is stolen or a fake or don't exist. How much will it cut down on identity theft and how many citizens will it put back to work in baltimore county? He was at a ribbon cutting on rt 43 for the new Arbors condo apartments where whiting turner, grayson and others had nothing but mexicans working for them. Illegal aliens? What do you think?

Speaking of our beloved vets...did I just see in the news that somewhere (missed the location) it is being forbidden to have a welcome home parade for our vets coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan? What the heck is going on ...are they not our heroes ..have they not earned a special welcome back including every effort to provide them with jobs? I keep asking myself every time leaders make stupid decisions in our country...is it in our drinking water honey child???Perspectives of a perplexed retired workerbee!!

No, Lorna, there is not a ban. St Louis had a parade today. It's just so hard to see where the war ends and the "advisor" phase begins.
Please, honey child, try not to stir up the pot where it's not necessary.

Sorry Bart, Darling...there is a location (I will research it for comment tomorrow) that is not permitting such a welcome parade. And please, how unkind of you to suggest I am, by voicing my opinion in favor of our vets, "stirring" up a pot. Pot of what, honey child???

OK Bart...research done...."..— New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no city parade for Iraq War veterans...." I just knew I saw it ...just could not remember the city/town. Jeez hard to believe it is the great city of New York, but then I guess his Majesty Mayor Bloomberg has the last word. Ahhh things are getting mighty tough out there. Ohhhh, sorry Bart...didn't mean to "stir" the pot. God Forbid we should stoop so low as the "stir" the pot. Perhaps we should just wait until the "pot" stirs us.

Ahhhh ...so no parades until every single soul returns from iraq...wonder how long that will be? Sorry, i have been a bad, bad person ...stirring the pot. I suppose I resent the "stirring the pot" garbaage much more than i thought. Looks like St. Louis did not heed the request of some of the Army officials....wonder what their take was that was different from New York. Can we just refrain from trying to intimidate by labeling concerns in a negative way...it doesn't fly with me.

Truly sorry you feel that way. Scoring points with who? Your spin has no meaning for me....welcoming our heroes does.

You have no clue.

I mean no disrespect Paul, but that is your point of view and your right to have it is unquestioned.

And now you have taken it upon yourself to label it an obscenity to comment on welcome home parades for veterans. Parades are very small gestures compared to what these men and women have sacrificed for our country. To ignore that sacrifice, is for me the greatest obscenity. Since you are apparently a veteran and feel so strongly that I have offended you and the role you have played as a vet, I deeply apologize. I assure you my heart is in the right place, and it was absolutely unintentional.

Buzz, concerning E-verify resolution. At the time I heard all 7 councilmen had voted for E-verify I was up and down for joy. I sent out the good news to hundreds saying We getting E-verify in baltimore county. Not knowing what a dang resolution was, months went buy. I contacted all 7 councilmembers and kept asking whats up. Also contacted Smith's office several times since councilmembers kept throwing back to smith for signature. Smith promised me if it ever hit his desk he would sign it. Now that kamenetz has the power to impliment E-verify he is also ignoring our calls about it. If only he and others could see that a no response or no vote could also mean a no vote for them..

MD, just so the folks are clear, this nonbinding document was implemented under the Smith administration as a resolution and appeared on the county's site as such. The key word is - nonbinding.

This means it is not a law or legislation and lacks any enforcement or accountability on either the county or the employer.

During a debate with Bartenfelder in the executive race, I asked Kamenetz his stance on illegal immigration in Baltimore County and he responded, "No illegals."

In interesting comment from a politician who has turned this county into a sanctuary for illegals. I see it every day in Dundalk. Talk to police officers, teachers, SS workers and read all three of the county's budgets.

I have been saying this for years, there is a perception and there is as reality in regards to illegal immigration.

Below is a link on the impact to LA County and is a foreboding glimpse at what is to come. I thought about filing a FOIA to force the county to reveal the cost of this issue to the taxpayers. I do know that my research of the budget in the past showed some ominous signs in the area of education.

The Sun reported the census figures revealed a strong movement of poor and immigrants into the county. The census does not identify ones legal residence.

This problem is not confined to this country. Read the link I posted on the issues facing Russia.

http://www.the-signal.com/archives/12489/

I'm one of those dummies not knowing what a resolution is and it seems likes its hogwash to pacify the dummy constituents. Many rely on employers of illegals for $$/signs etc. Thats why they hush on it. I don't know about bartenfelder but I do know they associate with companies that hire them. Whether they hire illegals i'm not sure or checked on it. Easy to do though. Buzz as far as numbers are concerned ..www.numbersusa.com and FAIR is another..

BUZZ.. GOOD SITES FOR IMMIGRATION ISSUES.
http://www.judicialwatch.org/, https://www.numbersusa.com/content/, http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer . The cost to marylaners .. http://www.fairus.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=21907&security=1601&news_iv_ctrl=2061

Paul if you read it correctly it was directed to Buzz. We all know your stance on illegals since you have no problem subcontracting them so your opinion just don't count. If i were you gp i'd help enforce the laws or you might find some hot water..Shall we post some video's and pics for you to share?

Paul I find it odd you make those comments about FAIr since our elected officials often refer to them for guidance unfortunately the liberals ignore..
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My sole comment is, that when the source of information has an agenda, be wary of what they are selling. It is simply marketing. That goes for both progressives and conservatives, that's all.

Any and all organizations has an agenda to make a living doesn't mean their wrong in their research. And My comment was for Buzz.. I had his name on it and paul by your own admission you do subcontract out to illegals. Its wrong and against the law.
Now that you know will you continue to hire to subcontractors who hire illegals?

Paul I don't lie or distort. You admit knowing your subcontractors hire illegals. That is wrong and no your not police but your not dumb or blind. Thats a misconception that's allowed in this state that its ok to subcontract to illegals predominantly mexicans. Its morally wrong. I blame you and others like you for over 1 million foreclosures a year in our country. I blame you and others that hire illegals for the way the economy is with high prices on every dang thing. You have a blind eye thats not so blind.. Apparently you don't have children,nieces and nephews that are suffering or will eventually because of the demise in our country because of illegals. Maybe they won't come if they didn't have a job and corrupt politicians that will sell their souls for a few signs..

Paul I don't lie or distort. You admit knowing your subcontractors hire illegals. That is wrong and no your not police but your not dumb or blind. Thats a misconception that's allowed in this state that its ok to subcontract to illegals predominantly mexicans. Its morally wrong. I blame you and others like you for over 1 million foreclosures a year in our country. I blame you and others that hire illegals for the way the economy is with high prices on every dang thing. You have a blind eye thats not so blind.. Apparently you don't have children,nieces and nephews that are suffering or will eventually because of the demise in our country because of illegals. Maybe they won't come if they didn't have a job and corrupt politicians that will sell their souls for a few signs..

"Paul I don't lie or distort" ROTFLMAO! That may be one of the funniest things I have read all week !