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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 29, 2014
New TV Ad: If Brown Won't Debate, How Can We Trust Him?
Press and Pundits Agree, Brown "Clear Loser" in Baltimore Debate
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – On the heels of Lt. Governor Anthony Brown ducking Tuesday night's televised debate in Baltimore, today the Gansler-Ivey campaign released a new 30-second TV ad today, "Trust," asking why voters should believe Brown will show up for them as governor if he won't even show up to debate.
"Trust" will run in the Baltimore market starting today and can be viewed here:
Press and pundits agree that Lt. Governor Anthony Brown was the "clear loser" for declining to participate in Tuesday night's gubernatorial television debate in Baltimore. Despite originally agreeing to three televised television debates, Brown was a no-show for Baltimore's only TV debate.
The Baltimore Sun declared that "Brown loses in TV Debate." [Baltimore Sun, 5/27/14]
The Baltimore Sun wrote that Brown was the "one clear loser in Tuesday's night gubernatorial debate." [Baltimore Sun, 5/27/14]
The Baltimore Sun called Brown "a candidate who looks as if he refuses to be held accountable to the people he wants to serve, of a candidate who will decide based on the terms of his political goals, not the citizens' need for information before going to the polls, how engaged he is going — or not going — to be with the voters." [Baltimore Sun, 5/27/14]
A Baltimore Sun editorial said "By skipping a debate, Lt. Gov. Brown makes himself seem irrelevant to the gubernatorial race." – Baltimore Sun, 5/28/14
"Gansler was the winner … the big loser was Brown." — Towson Professor Rick Vatz Commentary, Maryland Reporter, 5/27/14
"Gansler had that opportunity to take punches at somebody who wasn't there and I think that was really of benefit to him," Goucher Professor Mileah Kromer. [Baltimore Sun, 5/27/14]
Washington Post Headline: "In debate absence, Anthony Brown gets hit hard by his Democratic rivals for Md. governor" [Washington Post, 5/27/14]
The Washington Post reported that though the stage had been set with three lecterns, only two candidates showed up. "The third lectern, positioned smack in the middle, was reserved for Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, who took several hits in his absence: for the botched rollout of the state's health insurance exchange, for tax increases during his tenure and for allegedly not doing enough to protect state employee pensions." [Washington Post, 5/27/14]
WYPR Radio Headline: "Gansler, Mizeur And An Empty Podium At Second Democratic Debate." [WYPR, 5/28/14]
WYPR reported that moderator Jennifer Gilbert noted Brown's absence. Gilbert said, "We certainly wish the lieutenant governor were here for this question: Who should be held accountable for the disastrous rollout of the state health exchange?" [WYPR, 5/28/14]
WBAL Headline: "Gansler & Mizeur Debate Without Brown" [WBAL, 5/28/14]
WBAL further noted that "The latest televised debate among the leading Democratic candidates for governor was known for who wasn't there." [WBAL, 5/28/14]
VISUAL – Footage of debate
CHYRON: In Baltimore on Tuesday, Anthony Brown skipped a major, televised debate.
Here's a question.
If Anthony Brown won't even show up in Baltimore to debate, how can we trust him to stand up for us as governor?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Gansler/Ivey Campaign Has Over $3.1 Million Cash On Hand
Raised More Than $311,000 Since Fundraising Ban Was Lifted On April 8
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – The Democratic gubernatorial campaign of Attorney General Douglas Gansler and House Delegate Jolene Ivey has more than $3.1 million cash on hand between its accounts, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed today with the Maryland State Board of Elections. The Gansler-Ivey ticket raised more than $311,000 in the six weeks between April 8 and May 20, 2014, the period covered by the latest campaign finance report.
"Doug has continued to raise money from supporters at a steady clip in the last six weeks, and with more than $3 million in the bank and less than a month before the primary, we have the resources needed to win this race," said Katie Hill, communications director for the Gansler-Ivey campaign. "We will continue to bring our compelling message of fighting for the people of Maryland to as many voters as possible before June 24. There is a sharp contrast between our campaign and that of Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, who has hauled in hundreds of thousands from special interests that care only about lining their own pockets and protecting the status quo."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Gansler Vows to Fight for Middle Class and Create Jobs in Second Debate
Lt. Gov. Brown Ducks First Televised Debate in Baltimore, Can't Duck His Failed Leadership on Health Care
Baltimore, MARYLAND – During the second gubernatorial debate tonight, Attorney General Douglas Gansler appeared before Baltimore voters at the Fox 45 studio to highlight his plans to expand Maryland's economy and create jobs for Marylanders. In a stark contrast to Gansler's proactive vision, Lt. Governor Brown ducked the first Baltimore debate in the race, attending a hastily arranged "meeting" instead of appearing at a debate to answer questions about his failed leadership of Maryland's now-abandoned health exchange.
"Tonight, Doug Gansler highlighted his record as a fighter who will get things done for Baltimore's working families," said Gansler-Ivey Campaign Manager Antigone Davis. "Doug made a strong case to viewers about his vision for more jobs, better schools for all kids, a cleaner Bay, and health care for all Marylanders. On the other hand, Lt. Governor Brown disappears every time the going gets tough. Where was he during the botched health exchange roll out – and where was he tonight? If Anthony Brown can't be bothered to show up for a debate in Baltimore, how will he stand up for the people of Maryland?"
Lt. Governor Brown refused to show up for the previously agreed-upon second gubernatorial debate at the Baltimore Fox affiliate WBFF-TV studios. The organizers placed an empty podium on stage to no avail in hopes that Lt. Governor Brown would appear at the last minute.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
FACT CHECK: County Executive Ken Ulman Misleads During Lt. Governor Debate
Claim: Ulman touted that Brown had exceeded the Maryland health exchange's enrollment goal.
FACT: As of April 19, Maryland reached 45 percent of its enrollment goal of 150,000 people in private plans – ranking the state 45th in the country in meetings its enrollment goals. [New York Times, HHS Data, Updated 5/01/14]
FACT: Maryland was the first state to abandon its health exchange website. [Washington Post, 3/28/14]
FACT: Brown himself had set a goal of enrolling 180,000 people. [Lt. Governor Brown press release,9/03/13]
FACT: Maryland's health exchange signed up 16 percent of the state's potential 419,000 enrollees in private plans, ranking Maryland the 8th lowest state in the nation. [Baltimore Business Journal, 5/02/14]
FACT: As of April 19, 2014, the exchange had enrolled 67,757 people in private plans. [Baltimore Sun,5/02/14]
FACT: According to the April 18, 2014 report from the Maryland Health Exchange, 262,619 people gained Medicaid coverage in 2014, including 95,889 who were automatically enrolled. [Maryland Health Connection, 4/18/14]
FACT: Brown refused to release his emails related to the health exchange on the grounds of executive privilege. [Baltimore Sun, 12/10/13]
Claim: Ulman argued that the current administration had used a balanced approach to balance the budget.
FACT: The O'Malley-Brown administration oversaw forty tax increases over the last eight years. [Washington Post, 1/12/14]
Claim: Ulman suggested Gansler stood on the sidelines as Brown fixed the health exchange.
FACT: Gansler called for Marylanders to be given the option to buy insurance from the federal exchange. [Washington Post, 1/30/14]
FACT: Gansler asked for an independent probe of the health exchange. [Washington Post, 4/08/14]
Claim: Ulman touted Brown's jobs plan and argued Brown would be the best candidate to bring jobs back to Maryland.
FACT: Brown's jobs plan is dependent on the success of the Purple Line, a project estimated to cost over two billion dollars – ten times the cost of Brown's failed health exchange. [Washington Post,3/05/14]
FACT: As of 2014, Maryland ranked 46th in the nation as a percentage of jobs in manufacturing. [Bureau of Labor Statistics]
Claim: Ulman suggested Gansler did not support universal pre-K.
FACT: Gansler supports expanding pre-K, beginning with Maryland's children who are most in need. Gansler was the first of the three candidates to release a plan detailing his proposal. [Baltimore Sun,9/30/13]
Claim: Ulman claimed Gansler supported a $1.6 billion corporate giveaway.
FACT: Gansler's plan will gradually cut the corporate tax, starting with a quarter of a percentage point in the first year, to attract jobs to the state. The cost of the tax cut will be offset by the institution of combined reporting, which will close a corporate tax loophole. [DougGansler.com]
Claim: Ulman claimed Maryland was "one of the most affordable" states in the nation for higher education.
FACT: As of the 2013-14 school year, Maryland ranked 25th in the country for average cost of tuition at public four-year schools. [College Board, accessed 5/27/14]
FACT: Marylanders carry the second highest average level of education debt in the country, at $28,330. [Huffington Post, 5/22/13]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
In Lt. Gov. Debate, Jolene Ivey Distinguishes Gansler as the Clear Choice for Maryland's Next Governor
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – Today, during the Lt. Governor debate on Washington, D.C.'s NewsChannel 8, Maryland Delegate and candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jolene Ivey laid out Attorney General Douglas Gansler's vision for the future of Maryland and highlighted Gansler's extensive 22 year record of fighting for Marylanders.
"Jolene Ivey outlined the clear choice in this election: Attorney General Doug Gansler, who has spent his career fighting for Marylanders and will hold the line on taxes and deliver jobs to Maryland, or Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, an ineffective leader who has failed to close one of Maryland's largest corporate tax loopholes and who failed to deliver health care to the people of Maryland, turning Obamacare into a target for Republicans," said Gansler-Ivey Campaign Manager Antigone Davis. "While Doug has fought for Marylanders by taking on big banks, health insurance companies, corporate polluters and criminals, Lt. Governor Brown offers only excuses and finger-pointing. Maryland deserves better."
In contrast, on the morning of Lt. Governor Brown's anticipated disrespectful no-show at this evening's gubernatorial debate, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman repeatedly stood by Lt. Governor Brown's empty record. This included astonishing attempts to minimize Lt. Governor Brown's repeated failings in implementing the abandoned Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, which left many thousands of Marylanders without access to affordable health care. Ken Ulman also refused to address Lt. Governor Anthony Brown's failure to release his emails and meeting notes relating to the exchange.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 22, 2014
Charles County Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Gansler-Ivey Ticket
Organization Applauds Gansler's Comprehensive Public Safety Plan for Maryland Communities
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – Today, the Charles County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 24 announced its support for Attorney General Douglas Gansler's campaign for Maryland governor. The group is a local chapter of the world's largest organization of law enforcement officials, dedicated to advocating for their safety and fair working conditions and improving overall community safety.
"Doug has worked side by side with law enforcement protecting Marylanders for 22 years. He has a record of effective leadership and a reputation for fairness," said John Elliott, President of the Charles County Fraternal Order of Police. "Not only do we think he is the best candidate when it comes to protecting our communities, we think he is the only candidate who will get our economy moving again and make Maryland affordable for families like those in law enforcement."
"It is an honor to receive the support of Lodge 24," said Gansler. "These officers' dedication and bravery exemplifies the best of law enforcement in Maryland. As governor, I will fight to make sure that they have the resources to do their jobs effectively and protect their local neighborhoods."
Gansler previously released his plan for public safety in Maryland, entitled "Fighting for You: Safer Communities for All Maryland."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Gansler Announces Education Initiatives to Pay Teachers More, Revitalize Maryland Schools
Plan Aims to Close Achievement Gap by Focusing on Students, Parents, Teachers and Administrators
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – Today, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Douglas Gansler unveiled an education plan designed to strengthen all Maryland schools and close Maryland's minority achievement gap by rewarding teachers, providing students with the support they need, encouraging parental involvement, and empowering administrators to make personnel decisions. Students, parents, teachers and administrators form the bedrock of Maryland's education success. Maryland cannot close the achievement gap unless state leaders commit to partnering with and listening to parents and teachers, administrators and students, education reform advocates and union members alike to ensure that a high-quality education isn't just for the lucky few kids born in the right ZIP code.
Teachers: Create a World-Class Teaching Corps
"My mother has taught in Maryland's public schools, Jolene Ivey's father taught in Maryland's public schools, and there are no bigger cheerleaders for Maryland's teachers than Jolene and me," said Gansler. "Honoring our teachers and rewarding those who are most effective is key to improving student achievement. It is time we start giving students the most effective teachers possible. This means placing greater emphasis on rewarding teachers for their skills, effectiveness and professional development, and not just their seniority."
Students and Parents: Provide Support and Encourage Accountability
"Our state ranks second in the nation for the achievement gap between low-income students and wealthier students, and that's a moral stain on our state." said Gansler. "Right now we are failing our students, and it is time someone took a stand for them. Let's make it easier for all our students' parents to be involved in their education. Let's make sure none of our kids start school already behind. All of our kids deserve an education that will prepare them for the next step in their lives."
Administrators: Provide More Authority on Personnel Decisions
The education proposals also include reforming special education programs in Maryland. To do this, Gansler proposes prioritizing passage of a bill previously co-sponsored by his running mate, Jolene Ivey, that would shift an important burden of proof relating to Individual Education Plans (IEP) for a parent unhappy with the education plan for his or her special needs child. The burden of proof would be on the district, which is in a much better position to prove an education plan's adequacy than a parent is to prove its inadequacy.
"The current approach to special education is backwards and unfair to our special needs students and families," said Ivey. "As the daughter of a public school teacher, and as a mother of a child who had an IEP, I know how it important it is to ensure that all of our students, no matter what special needs they may have, are offered a fair chance to succeed and grow in our schools."
Gansler's proposals also includes a technology initiative entitled ".COMpete," that will provide more digital and technological skills to Maryland's students in order to better prepare them for a growing digital economy. Some initiatives included in .COMpete include:
In Maryland, more than half of college-bound students will require some sort of remedial education because they are poorly prepared for college-level courses. In Prince George's County, that rate is 66%, and in Baltimore City it is even higher at 76%. Further, the Washington Post reported that based on national testing, the gap in Maryland between white and black eighth-graders was the second-worst in the nation.
Gansler previously unveiled his "Strong Start" proposal, which would create a school-student partnership to keep students on a path to success. Under the program, in return for students pledging to maintain a certain GPA and abstain from illegal activity, the high school would promise to help keep students on their desired tracks and be ready for their next step upon graduation. Strong Start students would receive regular guidance and counseling, assistance with course selection, and access to remedial education services before the end of senior year, should an 11th-grade assessment show that remedial education is needed.
You can read Gansler's full proposal here: http://action.douggansler.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 15, 2014
IBEW Locals 26 and 1501 Endorse Gansler-Ivey Ticket
Electrical Workers Union Points to Jobs Plan, Support for Working Families and Organized Labor
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – Today, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 26 announced its support for Attorney General Douglas Gansler's gubernatorial campaign at the union's headquarters in Lanham, Maryland. The union represents 7,500 electricians in the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, one of the largest locals in the country, and provides support and technical training to its members. Their endorsement follows that of IBEW Local 1501, based in Baltimore County.
"Marylanders need leadership that will restore some sense of security by creating and protecting good paying jobs here in the state in which we are proud to call home," said Chuck Graham, the business manager of IBEW Local Union 26. "Doug Gansler and Jolene Ivey understand the value—job training, quality of work, availability of a qualified workforce—that a partnership with organized labor brings to building and growing our state. They are good Democrats for organized labor, good Democrats for all working families and good Democrats for Maryland."
"Doug Gansler has consistently fought for and protected the rights of unions to organize in his long career as a prosecutor, even joining the effort himself," said Dion Guthrie, the president and business manager of IBEW Local 1501 and Harford County Councilmember. "Doug is the leader we need to get good manufacturing jobs back in the state and struggling Marylanders back to work."
"In my 22-year career as a prosecutor, I am proud to have stood with union members to fight for fair labor practices and the right to organize," said Gansler. "I have committed to fighting for fair wages, increasing the number of manufacturing jobs and expanding on-the-job training to help the unemployed get back in the workforce."
"We are so honored by the support of IBEW Locals 26 and 1501," said Gansler's running mate, Delegate Jolene Ivey. "Doug and I are eager to roll up our sleeves on Day One to spur job growth in Maryland. And we will make certain that workers' voices are always heard."
IBEW Local 26 prides itself on member technicians performing the highest quality of work, sponsoring apprenticeship training and residential upgrade programs. Members have done work on large-scale projects including National Harbor, the White House and the World War II Memorial.
Attorney General Doug Gansler has spent his professional life fighting for Maryland's working families. As Montgomery County State's Attorney, he helped ensure workers could safely picket their employer and established the first-ever Labor Council in the Office of the Attorney General. He was the first gubernatorial candidate to call for an increase in Maryland's minimum wage. He has announced a robust jobs plan to help state workers and those out-of-work that includes a state-wide technical apprenticeship program for high-schoolers and job training for unemployed workers.
As the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families and chair of the Prince George's County House Delegation, Delegate Jolene Ivey has consistently stood up for workers' rights during her tenure, advocating for issues including paid sick leave, a minimum wage increase, and expanded workforce development for Marylanders.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Veterans Back Gansler's Plan to Aid Transition to Civilian Life
"Honoring Those Who Fought for Us" Would Ensure Maryland's Veterans Have a Fair Shot at Success
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – Today, Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Douglas Gansler unveiled a plan aimed at helping Maryland veterans get the care they need and opportunities they deserve, from the moment they return home from service through their retirement. The plan calls for improvements to the way existing state veterans' services are provided, to ensure better care and outreach to those who need it. Ineffective management of Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), like the botched rollout of the state health exchange, has prevented too many veterans from getting connected with vital services.
"The Lt. Governor has said Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs has been effective. Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the O'Malley/Brown watch, it has been disgracefully mismanaged and is an embarrassment to all Marylanders who claim to care about our veterans," said Wilbert Forbes, a Vietnam veteran and former Maryland Deputy Secretary for Veteran Affairs. "High turnover rates, ineffective leadership, inadequate services, and a lack of oversight have done a disservice to our soldiers. Doug Gansler will change that. He has a plan to honor our veterans and a successful record of committing to the tough fights and getting the job done. He will not let our vets down."
"As a retired veteran, I am very impressed with Attorney General Gansler's plan for military pensions," said Arthur "Coop" Cooper, Vietnam veteran and Maryland State President of the The Retired Enlisted Association. "Maryland's retired veterans want to live out our lives in this great state, stay close to our families, and his plan is a fair way of letting us do just that."
"Currently, there are too many struggling veterans who have little to no contact with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Doug knows that to advocate for veterans at the federal level, we must be connected to them at the local level. He will tackle this problem head on," said Bob Sharps, Vietnam veteran and Former Director of Outreach and Advocacy at the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. "Doug knows that to help soldiers find jobs and homes when they come back, the state must proactively reach out to them. He will fight tooth and nail to make sure that Maryland's bravest men and women are successful members of civilian life."
"So much of being successful is getting a good education," said Terrance Staley, an Iraq War veteran, current student and Gansler-Ivey field organizer. "But a lot of veterans I know don't have the information to figure out how to enroll in or pay for degree programs. Doug Gansler's plan will fight to make sure we all get that crucial information and that every veteran has a fair shot at his or her own future."
"Maryland continues to be known as a state that is unfriendly to military retirees. Because Maryland refuses to exempt retirees' pay from state and local taxes – like other states already do – our state loses revenue because many retirees who work in Maryland live in neighboring states instead of settling down here," said Jack Fringer, Chairman of the Military Retired Veterans Task Force, and Task Force members John Whitman and Harvey Kaplan. "The Task Force agrees with the proposal being presented by Doug Gansler because it encompasses the goals needed to produce more Maryland residents living and working in our neighborhoods. Lt. Governor Brown has been silent on this issue, and we are still waiting for his response after seven years."
"A lot of veterans come back with injuries and need critical medical services," said Charles Eggleston, an Afghanistan and Iraq War and combat wounded veteran and the past State Commander of the Maryland Military Order of the Purple Heart. "Doug's plan takes on the enormous responsibility of processing disability claims in Maryland and would guide veterans in their recovery every step of the way. It would help organizations like mine educate veterans on what treatment services are out there, connect them to care, and then follow up to make sure they're thriving."
"It's easy to just blame the federal Department of Veterans Affairs for our problems in veterans' care," said Gansler, "But we have a responsibility in Maryland to do all we can at the state level to help the men and women who have given their lives to protect us. As governor, I will make sure that the Maryland VA is more actively seeking to connect veterans with transitional services, opportunities, education, and care."
"My father was a Buffalo soldier who was able to return home and successfully transition to civilian life as a teacher," said Gansler's running mate, Delegate Jolene Ivey. "We need to make sure our veterans coming home now are given the same opportunities to thrive as members of the civilian community."
Key components of Gansler's Plan, "Honoring Those Who Fought for Us" include:
• "Operation Home Base"
Under "Operation Home Base," the Outreach & Advocacy Program staff at the MDVA would establish regular, monthly contact with transition centers on U.S. military bases across the country to identify the soldiers returning home to Maryland and proactively contact them to connect them to state services, such as job training, housing assistance, medical attention, etc., based on individual need. A state outreach coordinator would then be assigned to each returning soldier as his or her MDVA contact to ensure the delivery of services.
• "Educate Our Heroes" Campaign
This initiative would increase outreach by Maryland's colleges and universities to the veteran community, to make sure that all returning veterans know about their options for continuing education and tuition assistance. It would also encourage state schools to offer degree programs that are more aligned with military training. And it would require the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to hold for-profit colleges accountable for their alumni loan debt, annual student performance, and job placement results, so veterans can make informed decisions on whether or not to enroll.
• Tax Break for Retired Veterans
Maryland veterans should want to retire here after they complete their service here, yet many find the costs lower in other states, especially states that completely exempt military retirement pay. To remain competitive with those states, this plan would phase in a tax exemption for military retirees, increasing the current $5,000 exemption to $10,000 by FY2017, and then further increasing it by $5,000 per year until $50,000 of veteran retirement income is exempt, giving our retired veterans more financial security.
• Faster Filing Campaign
There are a variety of problems associated with processing veterans' disability claims at the federal level. This campaign would partner with the Maryland congressional delegation to call for passing a federal law – the Faster Filing Act – that would require the federal Department of Veterans Affairs to give an estimate of processing time and award rates for all claims. As part of the campaign, Gansler would work to maximize federal funding available to Maryland under the Veterans' Service Officer Grant to better fund veterans' organizations across the state.
• Veterans Rider Collaborative
Lastly, many veterans live with limited transportation to veterans' medical clinics and centers. This plan will foster a stronger connection to current federal and state transport options and partner with nonprofit veterans' service organizations to coordinate rides to medical facilities.
The full proposal is found here: http://action.douggansler.com/page/-/Docs/VetsPlan-Gansler.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Lt. Gov. Brown Takes More than $20K from Felon and His Associates, Then Offloads Money Illegally
Brown Still Holding Thousands Donated by Cronies of Jeffrey Thompson, Architect of "Shadow Campaign" for DC Mayor Vincent Grey
Silver Spring, MARYLAND – On a single day in 2006, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown received $20,500 in contributions from the architect of the Vincent Gray shadow campaign, Jeffrey E. Thompson, and his cronies. Between that day in 2006 and 2011, Brown received $23,200 from Thompson, his business, and his associates. In March 2014, Thompson pled guilty to illegally funneling more than $2 million to political campaigns.
In 2012, facing public scrutiny over contributions from Thompson and his cabal, Brown made two illegal donations to charities in Maryland in an attempt to offload the money. Of the $23,200 he ultimately received, however, he only donated $17,000 – so Brown is still sitting on the remaining $6,200 in dirty money.
The following chart reflects the contributions Brown accepted from Thompson.
Date |
Donor |
Amount |
Relationship |
12/08/11 |
$200 |
President of Insuraty, which has contracted with Chartered Health |
12/03/11 |
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, P.C. |
$1,000 |
Thompson Business |
1/12/11 |
$1,000 |
President of Insuraty, which has contracted with Chartered Health |
10/26/06 |
$500 |
SVP at Chartered Health Plan |
10/25/06 |
Jeffrey E. Thompson |
$4,000 |
Self |
10/25/06 |
RapidTrans, Inc. |
$4,000 |
Thompson Business |
10/25/06 |
Chartered Family Health Center |
$4,000 |
Thompson Business |
10/25/06 |
$1,000 |
Principal at Thompson, Cobb |
10/25/06 |
$1,000 |
Lobbyist who represented Thompson's companies |
10/25/06 |
$500 |
SVP at Chartered Health Plan |
10/25/06 |
$1,000 |
President of Insuraty, which has contracted with Chartered Health |
10/25/06 |
$1,000 |
Spokeswoman for Insuraty |
10/25/06 |
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, P.C. |
$4,000 |
Thompson Business |
[Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System; Washington Times, 4/02/12]
On July 28, 2012, the Brown campaign gave $8,500 to Prince George's Community College Foundation. That same day, it also gave $8,500 to Associated Black Charities of Maryland. [Brown Campaign Annual Report, Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, filed 1/16/13]
Maryland law is clear that campaigns cannot donate money to charity unless the campaign committee is closing, in order to prevent the appearance or reality of purchasing support or currying favor with nonprofit groups, and to prevent money laundering.
In the case of one of Brown's donations, the favor came back to him in the form of a campaign contribution. Brown served on the Board of Trustees of Prince George's Community College from 1995 to 1999, and as its chair from 1998 to 1999. Brown contributed $8,500 of the corrupt Jeffrey Thompson money to Prince George's Community College Foundation on July 28, 2012. As of January 2014, the current president of Prince George's Community College, Charlene Dukes, has contributed $3,000 to Brown. [Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, accessed 3/15/14]
These questions remain:
1. What are Brown's ties to Jeffrey Thompson and his underground network of campaign contributors?
2. Why did Brown make these illegal donations to charity?
3. How did Brown choose these two charities?
4. Why is Brown still sitting on $6,200 of Jeffrey Thompson money, and what will he do with it now that it's been brought to light?
5. Given that Thompson's tentacles extended far and wide, how much more money has Brown taken from his cronies, assuming that the amount turned up here is just a drop in the bucket? After all, according to his plea deal, Thompson "utilized at least 32 conduits" to make contributions to various candidates and PACs.
"It's no secret that Lt. Governor Brown has deep and wide connections to special interests, and this latest revelation is extremely, extremely troubling," said Delegate Jolene Ivey, candidate for lieutenant governor. "Brown took a huge chunk of money from a man who tried to subvert the democratic system by funneling illegal donations to elected officials. He should return the remaining funds and explain to voters why he thinks it's fine for him to break the law while raking in cash from criminal money-men."
Brown has long ties to special interests. He regularly hosted lobbyists and special interest big-wigs in his tax-payer funded Redskins skybox, hauling in campaign contributions from them. Brown and his running mate have taken more than $328,000 from health care special interests while overseeing the failure of Maryland's now-defunct health exchange. He also recently hired a top health care lobbyist as a campaign advisor, taking donations from the lobbyist's former clients and further proving his close link to special interests.
Public Safety For nearly two decades, Doug Gansler has made the safety of Marylanders and their families his top priority, combating gangs and violent crime, promoting Internet safety and transparency, targeting public corruption, preventing domestic violence, fighting alcohol and tobacco abuse, and perhaps most importantly mentoring our youth. Read More >>
Consumer Protection Fighting the fraud that has destroyed dreams of home ownership and is killing our healthcare system, Doug Gansler has recovered over 1 billion dollars for Marylanders. Read More >>
ENVIRONMENT Doug Gansler has made protecting our environment, and specifically the Chesapeake Bay, one of his top priorities. Read More >>
CIVIL RIGHTS Doug knows our democracy only works if it works for everyone, which is why he set up the first Division of Civil Rights in the Office of the Attorney General and hired its first director. Read More >>


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On one wall in my apartment, I have two things hanging: On the left is a large American flag that covers most of the wall, so big it took two people to hang up when we moved in. To the right of the flag is a notably less patriotic, more anti-establishment emblem: a poster I picked up at the Boston Anarchist Book Fair last year, reading "Capitalism Is A Pyramid Scheme," picking apart the social and political injustices of the economic system that runs the US. It was made by the radical publisher CrimethInc. One night before a show at my house, a skeptical punk friend of mine commented on the juxtaposition, confused about how these two items could exist harmoniously on my wall. "Oh, that's … funny," he said. I knew what he was really wondering, though: How could I be hanging both so proudly? Because to most radicals, the ideals of flag-waving patriotism and anti-capitalist punk are polar opposites.
The next week, I was in my bedroom listening to the 2010 Titus Andronicus record, The Monitor — hearing the snippets of Abraham Lincoln speeches, the mentions of specific Civil War battles, the ultra-American Bruce Springsteen references — when I realized the identical tensions existed both on my complicated wall and in the complex punk patriotism of that album.
Over the past two years, The Monitor has grown into one of my favorite records. From start to finish, the album speeds up and slows down, bursting at the seams with unbridled angst and energy. It's literate and poetic and full of smart reflections on the perils of modern life in suburbia, about saying "fuck the rules" and burning your own trail, metaphors searching for meaning in America and punk. "Punk" is a tricky, weighty word, but it is certainly one I feel confident using when discussing Titus Andronicus. Despite having a label, booking agent, publicist, and other un-punk connections, Titus keep their heads in a defiantly punk place; they're hard-working, skeptical, self-aware, self-reliant, continuously connected with underground music, and generally resistant to typical "music industry" practices like corporate branding.
By most definitions, The Monitor is a blatantly patriotic record. The title of The Monitor references a Civil War battleship by the same name, and the record as a whole uses a running Civil War metaphor to tell singer-songwriter Patrick Stickles' reflective narrative of internal struggles, inflicting bits of American history into an unlikely cultural space. The same year the record was released, the band was known to hang an American flag on their keyboard stand during live shows. In many ways, The Monitor turned Titus Andronicus into the most distinctly American band of their time. "Rally around the flag, rally around the flag, rally around the flag boys, rally around the flag," chants Stickles on the opening track.
"I've read a couple of things that refer to some elements of ironic patriotism in our lyrics, which is completely off the mark," Stickles told AOL Music in 2010. "I really think America is the greatest country that's ever existed. Even though we have a lot of problems, we also have the best ideas. We still have the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and all [these] beautiful documents."
I agree with Stickles. That's why, earlier this summer, while out vintage-shopping with my mother, I purchased a sterling silver necklace with a large pendant, elaborately depicting the Founding Fathers crossing the Delaware with flags, and the numbers "1776″ engraved. My punk friends, though? Not so into it. "Hmm, I guess that would be cool if you, like, cut the pendant off and soldered it upside down," someone said to me the first time I wore the necklace in public.
For the current generation of American teens and 20-somethings, a pure concept of patriotism has always been difficult to embrace; for us (as a 23 year old, I identify with this group), patriotism has been strongly associated with blind allegiance to conservatism, blindness to the costs of hyper-consumerist culture, the South and the Bush administration and cowboy hats. When we think of patriotism in popular music, we often just think of horrible country songs and "Proud To Be An American" and "God Bless The USA." And on the flip side, historically, at its core, from its beginnings, punk has always been anti-nationalist — American or not. The roots of UK punk, after all, were in riling against the government — there's not much patriotism in the Sex Pistols' "Anarchy In The UK" or "God Save The Queen." Many of America's seminal punk bands were rooted in a similar fuck-the-flag ethos, from the Dead Kennedys anti-government sentiments to Anti-Flag's songs about class war and imperialism. Even this year, punk bands like Defiance Ohio continue to release songs with titles like "I'm Against The Government." ("They'll lock you up if you don't play by the rules / Twist it out and beat it out of you in a padded room," sings the Bloomington punk band. "I'm against the government, anti-establishment.")
But from Titus's perspective, everything isn't so black and white — in their songs, connecting punk with patriotism doesn't seem counterintuitive. On The Monitor's opening track, the song begins and ends with quotes from Abraham Lincoln — the most punk rock of presidents. "I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice … I will not retreat a single inch and I will be heard." They're quotes from Lincoln on America, but they could just as easily be Ian MacKaye talking about anti-mainstream punk ethos.
"What we're trying to do as a band is reclaim a sense of patriotism and have that be OK for other punks and young people to feel good about their country," said Amy Klein — who was then the Titus Andronicus's guitarist, but has since left the band — to DCist in 2010. "If not what their country is doing and has done, then the ideals that our country stands for. I think our generation grew up with the Right Wing having a monopoly on patriotism and that feeling of Americanism … We're trying to take certain ideas about what it means to be American, the good ideas about equality and freedom that in theory we stand for, and we're trying to give young people access to those and let them live their lives by those principles."
Titus aren't the only ones to stand up for the potential of America in recent memory. Dan Deacon — who, considering his years of self-releases, sleeping on floors, eating out of dumpsters, and speaking out against the system at large, can certainly be deemed "punk" — has also released a record this year, America, that's a tribute to the US. The music itself is an inspired celebration of American geography, while the lyrics narrate frustrations with "where [American] culture is going in regard to corporatism and complete corruption and lack of faith in the government," Deacon told NPR. "No one's pumped on the American government or the direction of America right now," he said. "You could talk to someone in Occupy or a Tea Party rally or someone who's not even involved in politics and be like, 'So, do you think things are going well in the government?' I don't think anyone would be like, 'Yeah, man! It's going great. I love what they're doing. Love the Congress. Love the president.'" But while maintaining that skepticism, the record still recognizes the potential of American ideals, and embraces what is beautiful about America.
The connections between subversion and patriotism are often misunderstood. But any art made with the goal of directing one's country toward justice and liberation believes in the potential of said country to better itself, to an extent. Was Pussy Riot's "punk prayer" patriotic? Some might say no — but in interviews, members of the Russian punk band have confirmed their love for their country. "I love Russia, but I hate Putin," said Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, the youngest of the three Pussy Riot members jailed earlier this year, in an interview with the German magazine Spiegel. "It is very strange that in their reaction to our actions, the authorities completely disregard the historical experience of dissent," said Maria Alyokhina, in her closing statements delivered on August 8 at the Moscow Khamovniki District Court. Dissent is an essential component of patriotism — of scrutinizing one's country and feeling a fiery desire to raise consciousness of its shortcoming, sometimes using music to push cultural conversations in directions towards liberation. Some of America's defining cultural movements have been born out of periods of subversion: the Women's Rights movement, the Civil Rights movement. "I think that dissent and broadly defined subversion is a crucial historical strain in America," said Tom Morello to The Progressive in December 2011, when they asked if about the possibilities. "All progressive change has come from that."
The week before the presidential election presents an interesting moment to revisit all of these tensions between subversion and patriotism. Election season is a time when punks and anti-authoritarians everywhere proudly proclaim that they're not voting. Because voting suggests that one believes in the democratic system, which gives responsibility and authority over to rulers, which is totally not punk. Actually, Ted Leo was just tweeting about this the other day.
Cool ppl telling me there's no point in voting/it's "not punk," do yr thing, but in my opinion, someone's got you right where they want you.
— Theodore F. Leo (@tedleo) October 26, 2012
In this context, Titus Andronicus's complex breed of punk patriotism is compelling. Last fall, when Titus Andronicus played an Occupy Wall Street benefit with Ted Leo and the So So Glos at Brooklyn's Shea Stadium, Stickles wrote a bit of a manifesto on the band's blog outlining the reasons their punk band was playing an Occupy benefit: "BECAUSE our beautiful Declaration of Independence and our sacred Constitution have been dragged through the dirt by those sworn to protect them / BECAUSE in the America promised to us by our founding fathers, everyone gets a fair shake / BECAUSE in the America we were promised, there is no limit to how high you can rise with hard work, discipline, and ingenuity / BECAUSE with that freedom comes great responsibility …."
Last week, Titus Andronicus released their third album, Local Business, via XL recordings. (On the band's blog, Stickles has written that he "respects capitalism in the context of local business.") On this album, the straight-up Americana of The Monitor is missing; Local Business is more internally focused. There's a song about Stickles's eating disorder ("My Eating Disorder"), a song about life in Brooklyn ("In A Big City"), even a love song of sorts ("Tried To Quit Smoking").
Still, even when Stickles veers away from American history to sing about more personal topics, like death and boredom and depression and drugs, they feel like commentaries on American culture. "He forgets if he felt oppressed or depressed or which one came first in this crazy mess / if he had taken too much, or not enough," sings Stickles on the album's opening track, "Ecce Homo"; he could be singing about himself, or any American getting drugged up for ADD or depression. There are honest images of "adoring every inch of this country through the same dirty windshield" and of "writing manifestos on Bank Of America receipts," and highways full of self-centered Americans with "schedules to keep."
Even when Stickles sings lines like "Don't tell me I was born free … I never wanted to grow up to be some kind of social construct" on "In A Small Body," Titus Andronicus still sound like a proudly American band. And especially so on the cyclical rhythm of "In A Big City" –- it feels like a foot-stomping all-American country song. Something about the Local Business concept of promoting "Main Street" seems idealistically American as well, right down to the red-white-and-blue scheme of the website the band has set up for fans to share info on local businesses to support in their town.
Local Business begins: "OK, I think by now we've established / everything is inherently worthless / and there's nothing in the universe with any kind of objective purpose." In interviews, Stickles has defended this as an optimistic opening: Yes, the world is meaningless, but in that void, each and every one of us has the responsibility to blaze our own path toward happiness and fulfillment. At their cores, each Titus Andronicus album has ultimately been about self-reliance, individualism, and holding oneself accountable for one's destiny; about taking control, going with yourself, doing it yourself on your path towards liberation. Contextualize them however you'd like, but those are invariably values found in both punk's fundamentals and America's foundation.
Titus Andronicus know better than to end the conversation there though. They don't ignore the ways in which over-indulgence, self-obsession, and greed seem to plague modern American life. In many ways, their take on defending America is a testament to how complicated and confused our country's idea of liberty has become. With this sort of skepticism, punk patriotism in general doesn't seem contradictory. It feels radical.
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Great article Liz!
I think it's important not to let Abraham Lincoln off the hook for so many of the crimes against civil liberties that he took during the Civil War. These things have been glossed over or forgotten through revisionist history. Basically Lincoln was the original NDAA style indefinite detention president. One could be arrested without charge or trial for badmouthing the president. Or, you could face a military tribunal for discouraging someone from entering in the draft (which first came into being under Lincoln).
I, for one, refuse to vote. I refuse to legitimize the criminal enterprise known as the Federal Government. I'm not going to vote for a lesser of two evils–that's still evil. Both parties are a disgrace to this country. There needs to be more real choices! Until then, I refuse to vote for either of these beyond corrupt cartels.
You may call it cowardice, I call it refusing to beg for scraps from violent thugs.
You really think the Democrats stand for Liberalism? Might want to re-check the definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_liberalism
Check out the video I posted below "The Truth About Voting."
My core beliefs stem from the Non Aggression Principle, and none of the candidates out there support this to my liking. I believe every problem, be it social, economic, or foreign policy, can be easily solved by adhering to the Non Aggression Principle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-aggression_principle
"Don't Blame Me, I Didn't Vote"
Democrats do stand for Liberalism: Modern Liberalism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_liberalism_in_the_United_States). Liberalism is such a broad term though, that encompasses so many conflicting ideologies (neo-liberalism vs. social liberalism), that it's use today in any political discourse is simply an exercise in futility.
Also, The Monitor is such a great album.
Lincoln's Crackdown
Suspects jailed. No charges filed. Sound familiar?
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history_lesson/2001/11/lincolns_crackdown.single.htmlStefan Molyneux: The Truth About Voting
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I was so proud of Jill Stein getting arrested outside of the second presidential debate… What a great way to highlight the corruption of the Council on Presidential Debates! The CPD is run by a Republican and Democrat, and their sole purpose is to keep other parties out of the debates and to keep the bullshit two party system going… Jill Stein tried to join the debate, and was arrested and tied to a chair for eight hours!!! Unreal. Of course, the corporate media almost completely ignored this incident.
Reality Check: Who Is Really Behind The Presidential Debates?
yeah totally. DEMOCRACY NOW FOREVER
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Obama massacres Pakistanis, Yemenis, and Libyans, and most people on this blog don't seem to have a problem with it…downvote away…yay Obama.
This probably goes without saying for most people, but anyone who thinks Obama is committing genocide is completely disconnected from reality.
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Nice read. It helped restore some faith in something called "rationality" that I think is dearly missing and needed in punk ethos these days. I really don't think some punk people understand capitalism (when applied properly, as in the case of the Local Business website) and rebel against everything dealing with our country with a blind eye, refusing to see how it can benefit them or makes their lives not so bad if they use it right. There is this troubling idea in some punk circles that since money is the culprit behind many of the larger wrongdoings of our country and government, it should mean nothing to everyone. Shit like ordering merch from a band and them never sending anything back after waiting for three months, you having to file a claim and them getting ticked over it because you had the audacity to hand them your earned money to support them, expecting something in return for it. I mean, it just seems like with people running around calling themselves "punks," no one wants to take accountability for themselves, wave the white flag instead of the American one and hope that's good enough to trick people thinking that whatever pains them in life is beyond their control.
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Anarcho-capitalism is the answer!
Okay, I'll shut up now…
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"research the Spanish Civil War for an off-hand historical reference."
Yeah, like I'm really going to waste my free time doing that LOL. No offense, I didn't read your response. Too many words.
This post by Pelly itself is gold. The comment section here is such a Zzzz Zzz boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooore Zzz Zzz just like any politically-affiliated discussion is. What it boils down to: They're all liars and typing madly at your keyboards or creating Lena Dunham ads about it is unlikely to going change your life, regardless of which party wins next Tuesday.
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I'm really glad this article went up here. Pelly is very thoughtful and I think she gets a lot of things right. Ironically, (and I don't fault her for this) some of those things pointed out as somehow anti-conservative are very much conservative values. For example:
"BECAUSE in the America we were promised, there is no limit to how high you can rise with hard work, discipline, and ingenuity"
This could be from the GOP platform. What the Occupy Movement seemed to be promoting was not this value but envy and urge to punish people for being successful. Just because some other guy is rich doesn't mean he took money from you.
Also, in this quote:
"Something about the Local Business concept of promoting "Main Street" seems idealistically American as well, right down to the red-white-and-blue scheme of the website the band has set up for fans to share info on local businesses to support in their town."
I think Pelly makes a really good point here. This is very much an American ideal, even patriotic. It is also very much a part of conservative values.
Judging by the comments most Stereogum readers and writers live in a leftist bubble, rarely if ever coming into contact with living breathing conservatives. The caricature of corporate fatcats in bed with "conservative" politicians is not entirely accurate. These days the Dems are just as guilty of crony capitalism and right leaning pols that indulge it (I'm looking at you Bush years Congress) are betraying conservative principles. Mainstreet capitalism of small and local businesses are the core of America's greatness. I think Pelly and Titus realize that. The the thing that conservatism is trying to conserve are those classical LIBERAL ideals espoused by the Founding Fathers and embodied in our Constitution and Declaration. Stickles is spot on in pointing out the inspiring beauty in those documents. I just think much of what passes for leftist thought is all about the freedom part, but not so much on the self reliance and responsibility part that is necessary to make it work.
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I don't doubt that Stickles supported Occupy. However, the freedom and responsibility that he praises are very much the same things I believe are embodied in the Constitution.
Your point is well taken about the libertarian views espoused. But when you say you think I find different things in the Constitution beautiful than he does I think you are wrong. The lyrics quoted in this article speak of self reliance and responsibility for one's own actions. Those are conservative principles whether Stickles also believes Occupy espouses them or not. The upshot is that I think there are things conservatives and leftists can agree on. If there was just some way to get people to listen to each other. I fully concede that rightists don't always listen well either.
Occupy may believe the nebulous 1% should be held responsible but they do not seem to hold themselves to that standard. I also feel like it's a lot of low risk posturing. Dissenters in America don't disappear or go to jail like punks in Russia or in Soviet era Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary.
rskva, I see that your comments here and above are well thought out. I take you at your word on contact with right leaning thinkers but I've lived in those liberal bubbles, still do if to a lesser degree (Athens, GA). I see that bubble mentality amongst leftists every day. Ironically, the only other bubble I experienced like that is Churchgoers. Most of us conservatives are well aware of opposing views. Not because we are so enlightened necessarily, but because we don't have a choice.
Again, I don't mean to be disrespectful, I really do appreciate that you made substantive remarks.
and btw- I think Titus Andronicus are a great American rock band regardless of their politics.
..but when they only give you a choice between Coke and Pepsi, there is no fucking point.
Don't bitch when Obamney gives you four more years of the same — I didn't vote for either of them.
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Boise State starters: 9/cf GLOVER, T.; 12/2b KREIGER, J.; 1/1b PALMER, A.; 14/lf NICHOLSON, L; 8/dp TORREZ, H.; 13/ss JIMENEZ, L.; 6/c MCCRAY, B.; 23/3b WEIR, M.; 24/rf CLAUSEN, K.; 2/p PATTON, R.; Utah State starters: 13/lf CHOW, S.; 20/ss KOONS, J.; 1/3b SAUCEDO, V.; 25/cf FROTON, H.; 15/1b PROVOST, P.; 21/p JOHNSON, N.; 10/dp NAMBA, K.; 3/rf OROZCO, A.; 16/2b LENZORA, A.; 14/c WEBSTER, K.; Boise State 1st - GLOVER, T. grounded out to 2b (2-2 KBKBFFF). KREIGER, J. doubled to right center (1-1 KB). PALMER, A. grounded out to 3b (2-2 BKFBF); KREIGER, J. advanced to third. NICHOLSON, L popped up to 2b (2-2 KBBFF). 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Utah State 1st - CHOW, S. reached on a throwing error by p (0-1 K). KOONS, J. struck out swinging (1-2 KFBS). SAUCEDO, V. lined into double play 3b to 1b; CHOW, S. out on the play. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB. Boise State 2nd - TORREZ, H. grounded out to 3b (2-2 KBBK). JIMENEZ, L. popped up to 2b (2-1 BKB). MCCRAY, B. popped up to 2b (2-1 BFB). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Utah State 2nd - FROTON, H. reached on an error by ss (1-2 FKB). PROVOST, P. flied into double play rf to 1b (2-0 BB); FROTON, H. out on the play. JOHNSON, N. popped up to 2b (0-0). 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB. Boise State 3rd - WEIR, M. singled to left field (3-2 BBBKKF). CLAUSEN, K. out at first 1b to 2b, SAC, bunt (0-1 K); WEIR, M. advanced to second. GLOVER, T. fouled out to lf (3-2 BKBFFFB). KREIGER, J. walked (3-1 BBKBB). PALMER, A. reached on an error by 3b (2-0 BB); KREIGER, J. advanced to second; WEIR, M. scored, unearned. NICHOLSON, L flied out to cf (1-1 BK). 1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB. Utah State 3rd - NAMBA, K. grounded out to 2b (2-1 KBB). OROZCO, A. out on batter's interference (2-1 BBF). LENZORA, A. singled up the middle (1-1 BF). CHOW, S. grounded out to 2b (0-2 FF). 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Boise State 4th - TORREZ, H. flied out to lf (2-2 KKBFB). JIMENEZ, L. singled through the right side (2-1 BKB). MCCRAY, B. grounded into double play ss to 1b (1-1 BK); JIMENEZ, L. out on the play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Utah State 4th - KOONS, J. out at first 3b to 2b, bunt (0-1 K). SAUCEDO, V. singled to right field (3-2 BFBFB). FROTON, H. reached on a fielder's choice; SAUCEDO, V. out at second 3b to 2b. PROVOST, P. singled to shortstop (1-0 B); FROTON, H. advanced to second. JOHNSON, N. flied out to rf (1-2 BFF). 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Boise State 5th - WEIR, M. flied out to rf (1-2 KFBFFFF). CLAUSEN, K. singled to shortstop (3-2 KFBFBBFF). CLAUSEN, K. stole second. GLOVER, T. walked (3-1 BKBBB). KREIGER, J. reached on a fielder's choice (2-2 BKKBF); GLOVER, T. advanced to second; CLAUSEN, K. out at third ss to 3b. PALMER, A. flied out to rf. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Utah State 5th - NAMBA, K. hit by pitch (2-1 BBK). OROZCO, A. singled to center field (2-2 BSFB); NAMBA, K. advanced to second. LENZORA, A. struck out swinging (0-2 FKS). CHOW, S. grounded out to 2b; OROZCO, A. advanced to second; NAMBA, K. advanced to third. KOONS, J. grounded out to 1b unassisted (2-2 BFFFB). 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Boise State 6th - NICHOLSON, L struck out looking (2-2 KFBFBK). TORREZ, H. popped up to 2b (3-1 BBKB). JIMENEZ, L. grounded out to 3b (0-1 K). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Utah State 6th - SAUCEDO, V. grounded out to 2b (3-2 BBFBF). FROTON, H. flied out to cf. PROVOST, P. struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b (0-2 KK). 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Boise State 7th - MCCRAY, B. homered to left center, RBI (0-1 F). WEIR, M. singled to left center (0-1 K). CLAUSEN, K. singled to center field (0-1 K); WEIR, M. advanced to second. GLOVER, T. tripled to right center, 2 RBI (2-2 BBKF); CLAUSEN, K. scored; WEIR, M. scored. KREIGER, J. singled to left field, RBI (2-1 BBK); GLOVER, T. scored. PALMER, A. flied out to cf (2-0 BB). NICHOLSON, L flied out to cf (2-1 BKB). KREIGER, J. out at second c to ss, caught stealing. 4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Utah State 7th - JOHNSON, N. homered to left center, RBI. NAMBA, K. popped up to ss (2-1 BKB). LARSEN, S. pinch hit for OROZCO, A.. LARSEN, S. grounded out to p (0-2 FF). LENZORA, A. flied out to rf. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.


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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Why choose this course?
- In the 2014 National Student Survey, 95% of our students said that they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course, placing us joint seventh out of 29 institutions in the UK and in the top four in England for student satisfaction. 100% of our students identified staff were enthusiastic about the subject they taught.
- This course is accredited by the College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- You will be able to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) who have approved this course, for registration to practise when you graduate.
- We have a significant number of places that are funded by the NHS, so you may not have to pay any tuition fees. You may also be able to apply for a means tested bursary to help with your studies.
- We've got a proven track record of helping and supporting our students to achieve good results and move into successful careers in diverse areas of occupational therapy practice.
- If you are a compassionate and considerate individual who has a positive outlook on life, who sees solutions rather than problems and is highly motivated to help others reach their potential, then the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Derby could be for you.
Fact file
UCAS code: B920
Start date: September
Course length: full time: three years
Campus: Kedleston Road site and Britannia Mill, Derby Campus
College: College of Health and Social Care
About this course
Occupational therapists help people to overcome barriers that are preventing them from reaching their full potential in areas such as their paid or unpaid work, self-care activities or sports and leisure. You'll go on three placements, which could be in the NHS, Social Services or private and voluntary sector health and social care environments. You'll also have a personal tutor who will guide and support you to reach your full potential.
Specialists in areas of occupational therapy practice, service users, patients and carers will come in to the University to share their first hand experience with you. By studying alongside other health and social care students, you'll develop a wide knowledge of the work of an occupational therapist in different settings. Through the practical skills based sessions, you will also develop valuable skills to take into your future practice.
We've got great teaching facilities, including a rehabilitation kitchen and bathroom, and replica hospital ward, which you'll use to develop your practical skills.
What you will cover
Stage one
You'll study these modules:
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy through Independent Learning
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy
- Changing Lives - Impact of illness
- Changing Lives - Occupational health and well-being
- Understanding Self as a Therapist
- Practice Placement 1
Stage two
You'll study these modules:
Stage three
You'll study these modules:
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points at A Level, excluding General Studies, of which at least 240 Points (grade A-C) will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.
We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications. We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3 or NVQ. Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent level 2 qualifications.
Students with life and work experience will need evidence of academic achievement at level 3 or above within the last two years. This can include A Levels, BTEC, Access courses or Open University modules. Other qualifications may also be considered, but NVQ qualifications are not accepted. Including older qualifications and more recent qualifications, this would need to equate to 280 points/24 credits at merit for Access courses. We accept general Access as well as health-related Access qualifications. You will also need Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or above. Access qualifications are currently under review for 2015 applications, details will be available shortly.
You'll need to be familiar with at least two areas of occupational therapy, shadowing experience with an Occupational Therapist, ideally in more than one setting is desirable.
You'll need to be fluent in English, for overseas students the IELTS at level 7 or equivalent is also required.
If you are offered a place on this course you will need to undergo health screening. On application you will need to undergo an enhanced criminal record check which is done through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This course is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not "protected" (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). The amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain 'spent' convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Further information can also be found on the Nacro website.
We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Your criminal record will not, in itself, debar you from being offered a place on the Occupational Therapy programme. All cases will be examined on an individual basis.
How to apply
UK/EU students
- Full time students should apply for this course through UCAS.
International students
- If you want to start in September, you usually need to apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Information for international applicants
Fees and finance
UK/EU students
We have a significant number of places on our pre registration courses in Occupational Therapy which are NHS funded. This includes having tuition fees paid in full and a £1,000 grant each year. If you're offered and accept one of these NHS funded places, you'll also be eligible to apply for an additional means-tested bursary of up to £4,395 per year. Please visit NHS Student Bursaries for more information.
We also welcome enquiries from potential applicants who are interested in self funding a place on this course. Alternatively if your employer would be interested in supporting you financially rather than obtaining NHS funding please get in touch.
International students
The fee for 2014 entry was £10,736.25, please get in touch for the 2015 fees
How you will learn
How you'll learn
Our teaching team are registered occupational therapists who have worked in a variety of settings. They'll teach you through a mixture of theory and practical work to prepare you for starting work when you graduate. Practitioners from specialist areas in occupational therapy, service users, patients and carers will also come into the University to share their experiences with you. You will be taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials, group activities, workshops, experiential learning and online learning.
How you're assessed
You will be assessed through assignments, presentations, practice placement assessments, one written and one practical exam, case study work and producing a promotional leaflet.
Work placements
There are three periods of practice placement, where you will work full time in practice for a set number of weeks. You'll work in three separate areas of practice ensuring you have the optimum range of skills for becoming a qualified practitioner.
Gary Scott, who is one of our Practice Placement Educators at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield comments about our students from this course:
''In my experience students from the University of Derby are well prepared for placement experiences. They have a good practical understanding of basic therapeutic processes. They understand the requirements of the assessment process and are able to prepare learning contracts independently.''
Careers and employability
As a qualified Occupational Therapist you could work in many areas of the NHS such as acute medical care, orthopaedics, cardiac rehabilitation, paediatrics, mental health and secure environments.
Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings in both the private and voluntary sector, in areas such as industry, prisons, schools, hospitals, health centres, charities and universities. So you'll have a wide range of careers to choose from.
As this course is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, you will also be eligible to apply for registration to work overseas.
One of our graduates Claire Richardson worked for the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist working in Outpatient Rehabilitation. Claire now works at Royal Derby Hospital. She helps a wide range of people, from sports injuries to orthopaedic conditions including knee and hip replacements. She also carries out a lot of vocational rehabilitation by helping people return to employment following an injury.
What our students say
Susan Metheringham, current student
"The course constantly requires you to reflect upon your learning and really come to know your own strengths and weaknesses. The emphasis is upon developing yourself so that you can go forward and be the best practitioner possible to help other people and the placements are a brilliant opportunity to put this into practice." Read Susan's full story here.
Thomas Hawksworth, current student
"The course provides a safe and nurturing environment with staff that are genuinely investing in your progress. Theoretical knowledge is complimented by group workshops and placements that will develop, challenge and enhance your capabilities." Read Thomas' full story here.
Alex Kerry, current student
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course; the tutors are incredibly supportive, as are the whole cohort. We all support each other and know we can contact each other if ever we feel a bit lost or need some motivation. I feel very proud and grateful to be an OT student at the University of Derby!"
Nikki O'Brien, current student
"I felt more than ready for placement which resulted in me being able to go into my setting with enthusiasm and confidence in my abilities. It was an amazing experience, I learnt an awful lot but all the time felt very much in my own skin, confirming that this was the right career path for me. A fantastic course! I will always be grateful for the opportunity."
Amy Brown, graduate
"I had the chance to see how the Occupational Therapy Process helps to encourage clients and make everyday occupations both meaningful and achievable for the therapist and client."
Linda Marie Dale, graduate
"The best element is the placements as you can implement the theory (sometimes) into practice to know that what you have learnt was relevant and worth the studying."
"As I wasn't sure what field I wanted to work in Occupational Therapy it has helped me to look at all aspects both working with physical and mental illness."
Jennifer Forman, graduate
"My OT degree has a mixture of different modules regarding experience and skills needed to practice in today's ever-changing professional practice area."
"Practice placements are so rewarding and important regarding hands on experience with patients/service users which all contribute towards our degree experience."
Sarah Cross, graduate
"The best part of the degree has to be placement as you are putting theory into practice and gaining so much experience." Read Sarah's full story.


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