MD: Petition against illegal alien tuition 'on target

MD: Petition against illegal alien tuition 'on target..By the end of June, they need to collect at least 55,736 signatures, or 3% of the votes cast for governor in the last election. 1/3 of those signatures — 18,579 — must be filed by May 31. they’re trying to get about twice as many signatures as needed by each deadline as a cushion in case some signatures are ruled invalid. Parrott and Del. Patrick L. McDonough, are leading the effort to bring the issue to referendum, hoping that voters will overturn the law signed by Gov. O'Malley. Law will take effect 7/1

http://articles.herald-mail.com/2011-05-19/news/29563030_1_signatures-college-tuition-petition-drive

MD: In-State Tuition for Illegals (Dream Act) foes set for petitioning

MD: In-State Tuition for Illegals (Dream Act) foes set for petitioning...Md. delegate leading drive to put tuition measure to vote...Delegate Pat McDonough, Baltimore County Republican, said he plans to sue the state over its passage of the bill, which he argues violates federal law by extending benefits to illegal aliens that aren’t available to all U.S. citizens.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/apr/21/dream-act-foes-set-for-petitioning/

Maryland delegates petition to overturn illegal alien tuition scheme (update)

Maryland delegates petition to overturn illegal alien tuition scheme (update)..."The people of Maryland do not support this bill," Parrott told 630 WMAL News. "Really, it's the liberal legislature that just took it too far and have gone beyond what the populous of the state wants." "This is the one people want to vote on. This is the one people are outraged about. It's almost like it's unique; it's in a special category. It really offends people," Delegates Neil Parrott of Washington County and Pat McDonough of Baltimore and Harford counties are working to get support to put the issue to referendum. They have until the end of June to get 55,000 signatures for the issue to be put to a vote in 2012.

http://wmal.com/Article.asp?id=2166154

Maryland: Delegate Seeks Illegal Alien In-State Tuition Lawsuit

Maryland: Delegate Seeks Illegal Alien In-State Tuition Lawsuit...Delegate Patrick McDonough, R-Baltimore County, said Thursday he is consulting with two national legal foundations to take action against the bill that was approved by the General Assembly on Monday. McDonough says Maryland has become "a Disneyland for illegal aliens.

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/wire/state/delegate-seeks-illegal-immigrant-tuition-lawsuit/article_33b7c43c-63c4-5fe8-91b1-3baf17e1fabf.html