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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1990
Page
4
The article argues a 29 percent raise for top federal officials raises salaries to 160000 for the vice president speaker and chief justice with cabinet paybands from 101300 to 138900. It cautions such increases are un-American in hard times and could worsen debt, urging restraint and sacrifice in public service.
Roy Meachum observes holiday conversations in Frederick turning to war with Saddam Hussein and fear the White House will push a Kuwait invasion. He argues Baker’s stance, Saudi reluctance, and broader economic strains shape policy while warning against overreaction and stressing Saddam as the real malefactor.
Biotech firms heavy on lobbying battles over the Orphan Drug Act of 1983. Waxman and Metzenbaum push to lift monopoly in multi bidder cases. Bush vetoes watered down bill. Genentech hires top lobbyists, including Paula Hawkins, to defend profits while patients with rare diseases face higher costs.
Magistrate Weinberg released three of four teenage Washington D C youths charged with stealing a car from a Thurmont filling station after tearful pleas from parents. Bond set at 200 dollars per youth. The fourth youth remained held in Washington D C awaiting trial.
Frederick County commissioners plan a policy on government employees who miss work during office hours. The debate centers on attendance, staffing, and the impact on taxpayers. Commissioner Yingling criticized absences while supporters argue for clear rules to avoid undercutting county operations.
Mike Green argues that deficits blame lies with Congress and the House, asserting Reagan’s presidency produced the longest peacetime expansion and that Democrats distort history. He questions years of Democratic control and where spending bills originate.
Letter writers rail against Democrats for eight-year spending, tax increases and deficits during Reagan years. They claim revenues rose from 550 billion to over 900 billion annually, yet deficits persisted as liberal Democrats allegedly raised taxes to hurt the economy. They urge a Congress aligned with the president to avoid blame. A separate note laments parent turnout at Frederick High School holiday concert, praising students and staff but criticizing mass audience exits and alleged lack of social grace by some parents.
Residents of Shookstown Road question rush hour restrictions and left turns at Rosemont Avenue arguing public roads should not be special. They cite backup onto Rosemont and repeated speeding concerns, while noting enforcement gaps and mixed behavior on Shankstown Road near the bridge.
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