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Smart Meters and Why You Should Opt-Out Now

Say no to SmartMeters. It should be our prerogative. Tell your delegates you want to opt-out. Click on "Who Represents Me?": http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6

There are many reasons opt out of Pepco's Smart Meter program. I did for health reasons: Smart Meters emit cancer-causing radiation. This should be our perogative as a customers, yet.... A bill (HB1038) is in play to let us "opt-out" without penalty. I'm in favor of this bill and have contacted my delegates to say so. They want to know what you think. Click on "Who Represents Me?" at: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6

For the whole story on Smart Meters, here's a great, current video from Channel 9, and an article in the Baltimore Sun:

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=244277

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