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News in Frederick, Maryland

23 Apr 1988

Page 4

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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Apr 23, 1988

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4

Maryland bans cheap handguns after gun control drive

In Annapolis a wave of drug related killings and strategic lobbying lifted a Maryland bill to outlaw sale and manufacture of Saturday Night Specials. Senate President Thomas Miller led the push with NRA opposition and Coretta Scott King among others backing reform. The measure creates a nine member board to set a handgun list. violators face steep fines and the law takes effect January 1990.

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Annapolis Washington Maryland Senate Thomas W. Mike Miller Prince George's Miller Sarah Brady James Brady Reagan Brady Mr. Miller National Rifle Association NRA Mr. Franchot Franchot Berretta
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Maryland MDOT denies minority status to eligible firms

Maryland transportation department denies minority certification to several firms that qualify under federal guidelines. Local attorney Edward Hitchcock says new state legislation may be needed as cases involve 51 percent minority ownership but lack certification. Delegates and officials note certification standards and past fraud concerns, warning of a chilling effect on minority business growth in Maryland.

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Baltimore Maryland Transportation Department Maryland The Baltimore) Sun Edward Hitchcock MDOT Hitchcock Elijah E. Cummings Black Legislative Caucus House Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee Cummings U.S. Department of Transportation Mr. Tucker
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