EPA Experts Questioned as Pesticide Toxicology Standards Lax
A Washington report alleges some EPA pesticide safety workers lack essential qualifications. Entomologist Dwight Welch, once the agency’s top bug expert, critics say toxicology staff may not meet required college chemistry and toxicology coursework, raising concern over safety labeling and human risk assessments.
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Welch and EPA clash over toxicology labels in pesticide rules
A police style report reveals EPA disputes over Welch and colleagues labeling and toxicology work. affidavits by two EPA toxicologists warn harmful risks from improper evaluation. Welch faces a performance improvement program with two months to qualify or be removed. President Bush’s Asia trip and politics loom amid broader criticism of leadership.
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Pearl Harbor
Read It and Sign: County Agreement With Free State Reveals Limited Reading
The article argues the five county commissioners did not fully read the Free State Recycling agreement signed last summer, noting Sundergill signed it alone and others claim it may not be binding. It stresses officials’ duty to read important documents and criticizes excuses for not doing so.
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Free State Recycling
Free State
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
John Mathias
David Gray
Andy Rooney on Sports, Politics, and Everyday Life
Andy Rooney muses on high school football intimacy and pro earnings, contrasts local sports with national buzz, and ponders media sensationalism and calendar chaos. He notes closet dislike for phony speeches, praises technical feats, and recalls Norman Schwarzkopf while reflecting on organizing life and time.
Maryland to test new style government camps and salvaging efforts
Lessing J. Rosenwald announced Maryland as a test state for two new government campaigs or salvage programs amid naval pilot milestones. Frederick County lawmakers criticized reapportionment plans while Governor Mandel reshuffled a long standing board seat at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Senator Beall sought federal funds for Frederick City sewage projects, with a state role in funding the remainder of the 828 thousand dollar interceptor project and a potential future federal contribution.
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Industrial Conservation
Barese
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Joseph D. Baker
Frederick
Maryland School For the Deaf
MUNK
Mr. Dane
Jagancy
Baker
J. Glenn Beall Jr
Frederick City
Let Me Just Keep Half of My Pay
Jonathan Pikes letter defends public employees amid wage freezes and tax hikes. He argues residents bear heavy taxes and cuts, while workers complain about a one day pay loss. He sees inefficiency and calls for shared sacrifice rather than blame.
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Richard Knight
Connerung
Knight
Retooling Factory Capacity Amid Economic Strain
The text argues nations must keep populations employed through high production and service outputs. It questions defense-focused shifts, potential cuts to weapons programs, and the fate of engineers and workers if large-scale retooling occurs. It warns against neglecting skilled labor and industrial facilities as defense needs waver.
Letters to the Editor Urge using defense industry talent
ED Siegrist argues for tapping the defense industry’s technicians to address national problems like housing, railroads, and the environment. He notes potential benefits including more jobs and tax revenue but warns reeducation may be needed to shift fields.
Map Cuts Threaten Care For Children On Medical Assistance
Letter writer Janet R. Thomas from Mamet Airy decries Dec 9 MAP clinic bans forcing low income families to seek private physicians amid a physician shortage. She notes high infant mortality in Washington Baltimore area and questions a $300 million stadium and a proposed William Donald Schaefer Social Services complex, urging more funds for children.
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Washington-Baltimore
William Donald Schaefer
William D. Schaefer
William Donald Schafer
Chidren
Residents oppose land seizure for Appalachian Trail route
Washington County residents accuse the Maryland DNR of plans to condemn private land to relocate the Appalachian Trail. They denounce hikers and officials who say land should be taken, arguing property rights and family legacies are at stake. The letter cites a November public meeting and laments loss of land for public use.
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Department of Natural Resources
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