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Jan 25, 2013

Maryland County Embraces Official Language Rule

Carroll County, Md. officials went ahead yesterday with plans to conduct all government business in English and only English.

Nov 26, 2012

Maryland County Wants You to Talk American, Not Armenian

A county in northern Maryland is under the grave threat of creeping Armenian culture, or so a local lawmaker believes.

Feb 22, 2012

Frederick County Says Talk American or Leave

Frederick County’s Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance yesterday making English the official language for nearly all local government functions. Other languages will only be permitted for issues of public health or safety.

 
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