Health care debate rises in election year with costs and coverage
Congresswoman Beverly Byron highlighted rising health care concerns at a Hagerstown hearing last month. The issue centers on millions lacking insurance and mounting costs, affecting the poor not eligible for Medicaid and small businesses unable to offer coverage. Proposals range from a single payer system to employer mandates or tax incentives, with critics urging careful study of underlying causes before spending.
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Winter Games and America's Olympic Outlook in Albertville
Robert C. Reid argues the postwar world order won’t dull U S competition at the XVI Winter Olympics in Albertville France He notes Soviet and East German dominance may shift but warns the U S will still face steep rivals The piece criticizes broadcaster coverage and predicts limited American interest beyond hockey and figure skating concluding with optimism for summer events in Barcelona.
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Congress Enacts Automatic COLA Pay Raise for Lawmakers
Congress boosted its pay by four thousand four hundred dollars in January via automatic COLAs, a rise from seventy seven thousand four hundred in 1987 to over one hundred twenty thousand, while average workers saw a far smaller gain. The change occurs without debate or a vote, prompting criticism that congressional pay has become an entitlement and erodes public accountability.
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Congress pay raises and public trust over the years
Policy analyst Steven Schwalm argues that Congress has repeatedly increased its own pay through a series of stepped and backdoor moves since 1816. He notes voter backlash, retroactive raises, COLA ties, and deadline gimmicks that erode citizen control and trust in public servants.
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News-r Yesterday items from the flies of the
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Regional incidents and student politics in Frederick area
Regional game warden reports a large buck killed by a dog pack near Lewistown and an automobile incident. Frederick men urged to join Civilian Defense. The 115th Infantry from Frederick engaged in police duties in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Frederick HRC splits on sex discrimination inquiries. Hood College student Clyde Strang runs for SGA president as the college debates leadership. Maryland Senate votes to allow a statewide lottery referendum in November.
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Viewer finds Schutzenhofer painting not a threat to morals
A Middletown reader replies to Richard Diffenderfer about the Delaplage Visual Arts Center painting. He says nudity is not pornography and questions the censorship debate while criticizing tax dollar use and praising broader social aims. Bryan Hadley comments on taxes and art.
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Brunswick High Indoor Track Program Faces Possible Elimination
A parent questions Brunswick High School about potential cuts to the indoor track program next winter, citing daughter Lora a three time state champion who won the mile two years ago and the mile and two mile last year and concerns about scholarship opportunities and athlete recruitment.
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Letters on winter sports and campaign finance in the district
A reader urges preserving varsity winter sports by cost sharing, notes coaches’ mentoring roles, and warns against cutting programs. A separate letter discusses campaign finance in the Sixth District, praising Mr Hattery’s grassroots support and questioning PAC influence on Rep Byron’s voting record. Additional letters praise Ronald Sundergill’s Roads Board appointment and advocate bicycle use, while a Thurmont resident criticizes proposed tax hikes and calls for job creation.
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