Medical group opposes breast cancer patient rights bill
Maryland doctors and health officials argue no formal law is needed to require informed discussion of breast cancer options. Critics say existing consent forms vary and may omit all treatment alternatives, while supporters note patient empowerment and education. The bill faces opposition from medical groups and the health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
Massachusetts
California
Prince Georges County
Joan Pitkin
Ms. Pitkin
House
Pitkin
Juanita Raafat
Lutheran Hospital
Baltimore
Ms. Raafat
University of Maryland
Cancer Center
Peter Wiernik
Wiernik
House Committee
Torrey Brown
Brown
Jernik
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Allen G. Meek
Johns Hopkins
Meek
Medical and
Maryland lawmakers weigh car seizure for drunk driving
Dorothy Sexton of Bowie urged Maryland lawmakers to confiscate cars of drunk drivers as part of a package of bills. The testimony supported confiscation and higher penalties for refusing tests, while opposing overly harsh mandates that could hinder enforcement. Police cited a drop in refusals after a July 1 minimum penalty was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Senate
Dorothy Sexton
Bowie
Mothers Against
Bricker
Ray Cotton
Cotton
Assembly approves pay hikes for governor and judges
The Maryland General Assembly approved pay raises for the governor and lieutenant governor and for state judges. A full House vote followed prior committees endorsements, with one Republican attempt to block the raises failing. The governor would gain 15000 dollars and the lieutenant governor 10000 dollars, while judicial raises range from about 10.5 to 12.1 percent, costing the state roughly 190000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Annapolis
General Assembly
House
Senate
Baltimore County
Thomas W. Chamberlain
Congress
Chamberlain
Helen Ross
D Montgomery
Montgomery School Closings Prompt State Board Scrutiny
Maryland State Board of Education faces very serious allegations raised by Montgomery County communities opposing school closures. Testimony cited violations of racial balance policies, improper transfers, and potential unconstitutional effects on students, with residents mobilizing support and raising funds to sustain the appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Spring
Maryland State Board of Education
Montgomery
Mitchell Cooper
State Board
News-Post
Takoma Park
Faith Stern
Eastern High
Freddye Davy
Rosemary Hills
al McCoy Britt
North Chevy Chase Elementary
Ronald D. Henderson
E. Stephen Derby
Henderson
Takoma
Cooper
Power plant decision applauded in two counties
Members of the Save the Monocacy Association welcome DNR ruled out coal fired plant sites in Frederick and Carroll counties. Some fear the issue isn’t over and plan a March 2 meeting at Harney fire hall to discuss action and a potential constitutional change extending the group’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save the Monocacy Association
Frederick
Carroll
Harney
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
John Howes
Emmitsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News
Dennis McCoy
Patrick McDonough
San Juan
Membi
Boyer
Boyer Travel Agency
Church
March
Castelberg
Francis Scott Key Mall
Buckeystown Pike
Frederick City
Bearcat
Dave's Electronics
Market St
Sonia Boin
Montgomery County
Donald L. Lewis
Thurmont
Frederick County
John Walton
Park
Wheaton
Red Cross
Munhall
Mulhall
TROUT
Jack Daniels
Axe
Paulete
Rose Pere
SSSON
Blue Beer
Friendly Store
End
Furnes
Iy Ca
Pennsylvania Ave
OFAM
Frederick Towne Mall
Lda
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!