- Karen Frantz is a freelance journalist living in Washington, D.C. She has written for various media outlets, including the TimesLedger Newspapers, the Durango Herald, Homicide Watch and the Humanist magazine.
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- Eric Ulrich now has over 70 percent of the votes with over 120 election districts counted.2012/09/13 22:00 by Twitter for iPhone
- One woman at Eric Ulrich's election party said she supports Ulrich because "he answers the needs of the people in the community."2012/09/13 22:14 by Twitter for iPhone
- Eric Ulrich said he has "utmost respect" for Sen. Joe Addabbo, but "it's time for a change." #PrimaryDay @TimesLedger2012/09/13 21:48 by Twitter for iPhone
- Eric Ulrich said he won 97 percent of the vote in Breezy Point and 90 percent in Ozone Park. Still waiting for all results. #PrimaryDay2012/09/13 21:56 by Twitter for iPhone
- "It's good to take the high road," Eric Ulrich said, blasting opponent Reyes for "vicious, bigoted" mailers. #PrimaryDay @TimesLedger2012/09/13 21:04 by Twitter for iPhone
- Eric Ulrich just arrived at election party. Said signs are "pointing to a tremendous victory." #PrimaryDay @TimesLedger2012/09/13 21:58 by Twitter for iPhone
- "Everything is looking extraordinary for us." --Councilman Halloran at Eric Ulrich's election party. @TimesLedger #PrimaryDay2012/09/13 20:50 by Twitter for iPhone
- Councilman Dan Halloran just announced at Ulrich's election party that 60 percent of the polling sites have filed their votes. #PrimaryDay2012/09/13 20:43 by Twitter for iPhone
- People are slowly filtering in at Ulrich's election day gathering at Roma View Catering in Howard Beach. #PrimaryDay @TimesLedger2012/09/13 20:07 by Twitter for iPhone
- Polls are now closed. Any predictions? #PrimaryDay @TimesLedger2012/09/13 20:47 by Twitter for iPhone
- Eric Ulrich now has over 70 percent of the votes with over 120 election districts counted.
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Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe touchscreen voting machines Maryland uses to record votes malfunctioned in some polling areas Tuesday, according to a representative from an organization that was monitoring the election. -
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U.S. ranks low in access to justice
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Soup kitchen serves organic fare
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