Downtown mayor vows patrols to curb rowdy downtowns
In an interview Mayor Paul Gordon says increased police patrols will target downtown disturbances caused by panhandlers derelicts and youths. Residents business leaders and officials push for solutions beyond policing addressing homelessness teen behavior and underlying causes to keep the area safe without merely shifting problems elsewhere.
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East Patrick Street
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Contemplating a Path to Recovery Amid Turmoil
A critical view of U S policy critiques the Bush White House for failing to craft an economic recovery plan. It argues Detroit’s woes, plant closures, and 14,000 layoffs reflect broader recession impacts. It condemns foreign aid allocations and welfare cuts while urging domestic investment and a true “America first” approach.
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William Donald
Washington
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Americas
Homeless Face Barriers to Medicaid Health Care
A Health and Human Services inspector general draft report finds most homeless people lack awareness and help to navigate Medicaid. Obstacles include lack of address, documentation, and understanding forms, with many states demanding disability proof and long waits for care.
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Washington
Health and Human Services Department
Inspector General
Jim Lynch
Voiceless homeless face system as aging welfare gaps widen
Investigative overview shows welfare offices reluctant to help homeless people amid broader forces such as economic strain and housing shortages. It notes activists use street theater to push for change and cites an inspector general suggestion to link Health Care Finance Administration with Social Security to improve Medicaid access for the homeless.
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America
Capitol Hill
Soodyi9u
Washington
Congress
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Kelly
Dixon
Inspector General
Health Care Finance Administration
Social Security Administration
Little Christmas carolers brighten Hood College night
Early morning caroling through Frederick streets marked the Little Christmas activities at Hood College with participants Virginia Adell Janet Cortright Emma Vanderheide Marilyn Hayes Laura Dodge Evelyn Mander and Merci Rodman.
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Frederick
Hood College
Virgina Adell
Janet Cortright
Emma Vanderheide
Marilyn Hayes
Laura Dodge
Evelyn Mander
Merci Rodman
Mass transit benefits more than those riders
Linda Norris argues that mass transit benefits the entire population by reducing the need for costly highways and environmental damage. She supports higher gasoline taxes to reduce oil dependence and urges Frederick County to adopt a long term transit solution now to avoid later costs.
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Frederick Marc Tail
Frederick County
Washington
Public hearing on Md 28 landfill raises groundwater fears
Residents near Libertytown oppose a landfill site off Md 28 citing potential groundwater contamination from debris such as earth rocks trees concrete and bricks. Speakers urge state review while officials note possible chemical risks amid unclear project details.
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MD. 28
Libertytown
Lake Singapore
Palldieg
Utarter
Residents urge supervised landfills to curb illegal dumping ethics
Letters argue approved landfills reduce illegal dumping risks versus remote sites and highlight manure runoff studies as showing pollution comes from farms. They warn unauthorized dumping would migrate to farms or construction sites, stressing monitoring, load records, and inspector visits to protect waterways and jobs. Debbie Wiles adds a child counseling perspective in Frederick.
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MD. 26
Weila
Chesapeake Basin
What Price A Child’s Education And Safety
Parkway Elementary School posts a call for letters to the editor on equity and excellence for all. Principal BETA V. BARKLEY invites contributions from the community, asking writers to sign letters with contact details for verification and noting letters may be edited.
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Beta V. Barkley
Parkway Elementary School
Wctter
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