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DUTCH VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET, fruits, jellies, jams, baked goods, produce and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 5030 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro. Admission, free. 301-952-0778.
BOWIE SOCIAL SECURITY DISCUSSION, a representative from the Social Security Administration will discuss Social Security and answer questions, refreshments served, sponsored by National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1747. 10 a.m., Bowie City Hall, Room 204, 2614 Kenhill Dr. Free. Call Dorothy Campbell, 301-464-6372.
TEDDY BEAR PARADE, for age 6 and younger, bring a favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal for stories, snacks and a parade. 10:30 a.m., Beltsville Library, 4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville. Free. 301-937-0294.
LANDOVER FINANCIAL WORKSHOP, for age 18 and older, learn about basic financial investments. 7-8:30 p.m., Peppermill Community Center, 610 Hill Rd., Landover. Free. 301-350-8410.
CHAMBER BAND CONCERT, for all ages, U.S. Air Force Chamber Band, featuring members of the Singing Sergeants. 8 p.m., Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. 202-767-5658.
LAUREL BIRD WALK, for age 16 and older, a guided tour to identify birds in several refuge habitats; binoculars and field guides recommended. 7:30-10 a.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road, between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197, Laurel. Free, reservations required. 301-497-5887.
CHEVERLY PERFORMANCE, for all ages, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performs. 8 p.m., Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. $15; seniors and students, $12. 301-277-1710.
LAUREL BLUES PERFORMANCE, for all ages, folk and blues singer Odetta performs. 8 p.m., Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. $20; members and seniors, $18. 301-953-1993.
COLLEGE PARK FARMERS MARKET, vegetables, fruits, jellies, jams, baked goods, fresh flowers and more. 7 a.m.-noon, Ellen Linson Swimming Pool, 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park. Admission, free. 301-277-3717.
MOUNT RAINIER DAY, for all ages, parade, go-karts, pony rides, a basketball tournament, music, arts and crafts and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., One Municipal Pl., Mount Rainier. Admission, free. 301-985-6585.

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By Tom Deweese Wednesday, March 12, 2008
In June, 2007 a solid eighty percent of the American people let Congress know they wanted the government to put the brakes on illegal immigration; they turned thumbs down on the President’s guest worker amnesty plan; and they wanted tax-paid services to illegals stopped.
Most Americans understand that new laws are not needed to stop illegal immigration. What is necessary is repeal of some laws granting taxpayer-financed services to illegals along with enforcement of existing laws. These two acts would be enough to stop the migration. In simple fact, they are called “illegal” because they are breaking the law.
In truth, the battle over the Senate’s guest worker-amnesty plan is really a battle over attempts to open the border as called for in programs such as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). Both plans call for open borders and economic integration of North America. Open borders are required to fully implement the plans.
The Bush Administration and those promoting illegal immigration were frankly stunned at the force and determination of U.S. citizens to reject the Senates immigration plan. Proponents played a very heavy hand in attempting to force the scheme on a resisting citizenry. Such powerful forces are not used to losing. Today they continue to seek new ways to work around the opposition and pass the legislation, as a whole or incrementally.

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