Ethics bill in Annapolis faces questions on free meals and income
The state General Assembly considers a new ethics commission plan led by former Speaker Ben Cardin. It would ban free meals from lobbyists, restrict gifts, require public online reporting of outside income over 500 dollars, and push earlier disclosure and conflict of interest disqualification. Critics cite Internet posting and meal limits as weak points while urging a stronger bill.
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Amu
General Assembly
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Ben Cardin
How to contact Maryland legislators and delegates
A list of contact numbers for state lawmakers including Senators Barbara Mikulska Paul Sarbanes and Alex Mooney, Representatives Roscoe Bartlett Tim Ferguson and others, with district allocations for Frederick Frederick and Carroll counties and toll free access. Includes names Sue Hecht Louise Snodgrass Paul Stull David Brinkley Donald Elliott and 1-800-492-7122.
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Barbara Mikulsla
Paul Sarbanes
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederck
General Assembly
Frederick
Washington
Alex Mooney
Joe Bartlett
Sue Hecht
Louise Snodgrass
Carroll
Tim Ferguson
Paul Stull
David Brinkley
Donald Elliott
Maryland General Assembly
Renewal fight over Independent Counsel Act at Senate hearings
Scripps Howard News Service reports that as Barr warned Nussbaum to push Clinton to veto the act renewal, rivals and supporters line up. The act, expiring June 30, faces critics claiming it intrudes on executive power and costs millions, while defenders cite landmark investigations. Major figures cited include Sam Dash, Howard Baker, Griffin Bell, Roy Romer, and Lawrence Walsh with Starr.
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Capitol Hill
William Barr
Justice Department
Bernard Nussbaum
Bill Clinton
Independent Council
Congress
Barr
Nussbaum
Fred Thompson
Senate Government Affairs Committee
Senate
Howard Baker
Griffin Bell
American Bar Association
Roy Romer
Lawrence Walsh
Starr
Walsh
Clinton
Janet Reno
FBI
Louis Freeh
Clinton Lewinsky
Reno
Thompson
Scripps Howard News Service
Fredrick area social, TV boom, and winter weather notes
Local Frederick items report a B and O furlough window from February 23 to March 1. Social highlights include a Walkersville family hosting 90 friends at a new West Seventh Street home with local teens assisting. TV usage exceeds 200 sets. St John Church hosts a high antenna. The Maryland Delaware District press convention opens at the Sheraton Inn. Weather features a first freezing-free day in 50 days, ice on roads, and 17.1 inches of snow melting with minor flooding. Tammy Crutchley named Mardi Gras queen 1979 with escort Eric Coblentz. Kingston Trio ends a three week tour at the Weinberg Center.
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Herbert W. Duvall
Walkersville
West Seventh Street
Frederick
Peggy Lou Sponsellet
Betty Irene Palmer
Barbara Miller
Betty Adams
Virginia Garst
Tammy Crutchley
Miss Crutchley
Eric Coblentz
Rustler Steak House
Substation plans in Middletown Valley face opposition
Constance Stapleton argues Frederick County should accept Rural Legacy funds to protect farms and forests while blocking Allegheny Power from building a two football field long substation with 55 foot towers on agricultural land. She cites EMF linked health risks and threats to historic sites, urging the Planning and Zoning Commission to reject the site plan to protect health, property values, and local heritage.
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Frederick County
Allegheny Power
Middletown Valley
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
University of North Carolina
University of Southern California
National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements
Planning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Allegheny
Downtown Frederick faces glass tower clash over historic district
Donald B. Dean argues the six story Silverman project, approved by the mayor and boards, will cost Frederick its Historic District and Carroll Creek jewels. He questions the tax base logic, urges relocation to a nonhistoric site near the MARC station, and condemns officials’ choices.
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Commission
Carrol Creek
Silverman
Frederick
Carroll Creek
Rockville
MARC
Cartoon sparks anger over Clinton Lewinsky comparison
A reader protests a February Saturday political cartoon that likened the Democratic Party to Saddam Hussein’s Republican Guard. The letter criticizes Clinton’s conduct, denial, and the cartoon’s charges, urging accountability while condemning the satire.
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Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Democratic Party
Saddam Hussein
Republican Guard
Hussein
Beginning of the end for Frederick Historic District
At the February Frederick Historic District Commission meeting Marc Silverman faced the start of changes feared for the downtown Historic District as the process moved toward a major approval milestone.
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Frederick
CSR Hydro Conduit Rights Spark Local Debate Over Zoning
A Frederick reader defends CSR Hydro Conduit against criticism over industrial zoning. The writer rejects claims of self declaration, stresses responsibility and accountability, and argues CSR rights and contributions to taxes and charities should be respected while noting opponents target the company for its business type.
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Frederick News- Post
Frederick
CSR Hydro
CSR
Alleged abuse raises rights questions in Frederick
The Frederick News-Post reports on a pregnant 22 year old and a cousin stopped by Frederick City Police. The incident involved handcuffs and dogs with no drug findings. Charlene Edmonds from the Police Assessment Panel urged a Civilian Review board with subpoena power and independent investigations. Willie J. Marone calls for legislative action.
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Frederick News-Post
John Hanson
Frederick City
Charlene Edmonds
Frederick
William Hall
Letters to the Frederick News-Post for readers
A notice about how to submit letters to the Frederick News-Post including requirements for signature name address and phone numbers. It notes some letters are abridged for space and that publication cannot be guaranteed due to volume. It provides mailing address fax and email contact options.
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Fredenck News-Post
News Post
Mall Rt
Frederick
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