Lawmakers consider annual car tax to fix roads in Maryland
Maryland officials probe a 2 percent annual property tax on 3.3 million cars and 173000 boats to raise about 390 million dollars. Critics warn it shifts costs, questions earmarking, and argue Maryland already taxes transportation heavily amid a projected 420 million dollar deficit.
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Maryland Commission On State Taxes
The
Linowes Commission
Linowes ‘Commission
A Satirical Plan to Reorganize State Government
A columnist proposes sweeping reforms including a Department of Football to fund the budget, a Shopping and Ladies Underwear Department to placate critics, and a Nintendo Department for youth, imagining massive payroll cuts and new revenue streams amid a recession. The piece lampoons bureaucracy and political gimmicks with vivid, humorous detail.
Pension plan reform urged amid flawed ERISA safeguards
In 1989 the Labor Department inspector general warned mismanaged private pension funds could spark a disaster with nearly 2 trillion dollars under oversight by too few regulators. Proposals to strengthen ERISA face industry lobbying and may still leave workers to sue for recourse. Only limited punitive damages and gaps for outside consultants persist, weakening enforcement and leaving trillions at risk.
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Labor Department
S&l
Raymond Maria
Maria
Labor
Elizabeth Dole
Congress
ERISA
Sam
Dole
Karen Ferguson
Pension Rights Center
Jeff Lewis
Dean Boyd
Ferguson
Howard Metzenbaum
Dohio
Elections and county updates mark 1941 calendar
Fifty years ago the Junior and United volunteer fire companies held annual elections with few contests and a coin toss decided one United lieutenant post. Frederick County Commissioners named Robert C. Triesler auditor for 1941 with a low bid of 845 dollars. The welfare board sought a 1000 dollar budget increase but was rejected. County dumped sewage sludge at the county landfill after a brief trial and later returned to city dumping due to space. State planning chief Wahbe praised Frederick County as a planning pioneer. Lions Clubs donated 20000 dollars in eye clinic equipment to the Hope hospital ship in Baltimore. State Education consultant James Fisher praised local grades 3–6 education as excellent, likening the county’s system to an A overall.
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United Volunteer Fire Companies
Uniteds
William Curtis Michael
Harold Fry
Frederick County
Robert C. Triesler
Certified Public Accountant
Hagerstown
Triesler
Frederick City
State Department of Education
James Fisher
Deregulation Critique Focuses On Oil Airlines And Banks
An opinion piece condemns deregulation in 1980s policy, arguing that unchecked airline price hikes reduce competition, oil corporations gouge consumers, and banks mirror greedy excess. It urges targeted regulation to protect economics and taxpayers while supporting military sacrifices.
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Alaska
Kuwait
John Mayfield reflects on community and soccer joy
John Mayfield recalls watching his daughter Jennifer’s first soccer experience and the shared happiness of family and neighbors, reflecting on his moves across Texas, California, and the Southeast from his Air Force family background. He notes the simple pleasure of the moment and his sense of belonging.
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Jennifer
Susan
Air Force
Texas
California
Southeast
Community pride grows as Maryland move inspires family
Bruce E Ballinger praises Frederick Maryland for its forested mountains, working farms, and strong sense of community. He recalls moving from California and Indiana, the welcome from neighbors, and local efforts like a soccer league and church events, while acknowledging issues of growth and safety.
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Frederick
Air Force
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Cascades
Big Sur
Rockies
Catoctin Mountains
Antietam
Gettysburg
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Bradley
Jennifer
Walkersville
Frederick County
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