Politics & Government

Five Things You Need to Know: August 2

Here are some things to know.

Check out these five things to know for Tuesday, Aug. 2.

1. It'll be in the low-90s today and sunny, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Tonight Governor Martin O'Malley will be at in Takoma Park at 6 p.m. at Piney Branch Elementary School. 

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3. In case you missed it, supporters of the Dream Act are to try to stop it from being put on the 2012 ballot.

4. The signing of the Declaration of Independence happen on this day in 1776.

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5. On Aug. 2 in 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait, which would lead to the start of the Gulf War.

Correction: This article mistakenly stated that Gov. O'Malley would be at Takoma Park Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. He will be there at 6 p.m. We regret the error.


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