Justice Department backs federal panel on capital sentencing guidelines
The Justice Department says the U.S. Sentencing Commission may legally issue guidelines for imposing the death penalty as it revamps federal sentencing. The legal counsel argues such guidelines would be within the commission’s broad authority under the 1984 act, a view opposed by Rep. John Conyers and civil liberties advocates.
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Justice Department
U.S
Sentencing Commission
Congress
John Conyers
D-Mich
Conyers
House
Judiciary Subcommittee
Criminal Justice
Diana Rust-Tierney
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Burkittsville to Set County Administered Planning Rules
Burkittsville moves to have county administer its planning and zoning regulations to reduce local conflict. Councilmembers cite impartial oversight and note ongoing disputes over ordinances. Historic District Commission fate to be discussed next month while the town seeks minutes, a typewriter, and two clerks.
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Burkittsville
Paul Smith
Smith
Greg Fortes
Historic District Commission
Deborah Augenbaugh
Frederick considers joining Washington area COG
Frederick officials weigh membership in the Washington area Council of Governments to share regional concerns and gain access to technical assistance. The discussion notes savings from cooperative purchasing in Greenbelt, dues figures, and the group’s role in forecasting, transportation, environment, health, and public safety across 16 Maryland Virginia and DC jurisdictions.
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COG
Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments
Washington Metro
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Virginia
District of Columbia
Greenbelt
Gil Weidenfeld
John C. McClain
Weidenfeld
Metro Cog
Richard L. Grossnickle
Bollinger
Metropolitan
Frederick
Washington
Weinberger urges more defense funds amid Soviet buildup
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger told the 100th Congress that higher budgets are needed to counter Soviet military growth and safeguard U S interests worldwide. He urged a 7.7 percent rise to 312 billion dollars, supporting two new aircraft carriers and expanded Star Wars SDI funding despite domestic cuts.
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Caspar Weinberger
Congress
Weinberger
Capitol Hill
100Th Congress
Reagan
America
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
Soviet Union
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Strategic Defense Initiative
Maryland General Assembly reopens with 50 new members and sweeping agenda
The Maryland General Assembly convenes for a 90 day session featuring a new governor William Donald Schaefer and Lt. Gov. Melvin Steinberg. New leaders Thomas Miller Jr and R Clayton Mitchell Jr take key posts as 50 freshmen join 188 lawmakers. Major issues include a $9 billion budget, transportation tax hikes, workers compensation reform, liability insurance changes, education funding, and restructuring state government.
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William Donald Schaefer
Baltimore
Maryland
Melvin A
Mickey’ Steinberg
Senate
Schaefer
Thomas V
Mike” Miller, Jr
Prince George's
Steinberg
House of Delegates
R. Clayton Mitchell Jr
House
Benjamin Cardin
Congress
General Assembly
Schacter
William Hellman
Baltimore-Washington International
Harry Hughes
Local delegates host reception for Schaefer inauguration
The Frederick County delegation to the Maryland Legislature plans a noon reception for inauguration attendees on Wednesday January 21 in the James Senate Office Building. It offers an 11 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. buffet and refreshments with bus transport from Frederick Shopping Center at 10 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. for 8 50. Tickets are free via multiple local contacts and a Reservation Ticket is required for the buffet.
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William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
James Senate
Democratic State Central Committee
Frederick
West
Seventh Street
Charles “Buck” Wisner
Bruce Reeder
Bill Abrecht
Carl Harbaugh
Clarence “Chip” Jewell
Tom Slater
Teresa Whitmore
Buck Wisner
Reward Offered in Dec. 20 Gaithersburg Rape Case
Montgomery County Crime Solvers offers a $1,000 cash reward for a tip to solve the December 20 rape near Odenhal and Contour roads. A woman was attacked around 1 a.m. by a 26-year-old black male, 5 foot 7, 145 pounds, wearing light clothing and a knit hat. Tip callers may remain anonymous and could receive the reward if an arrest and indictment result.
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Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Odenhal
Contour Roads
Robert
Baker Intermediate seeks parents for high school planning
Baker Intermediate School in Damascus will hold a parent meeting on Tuesday January 13 at 7 30 p m to outline the process for selecting high school courses and building a four year program as the first step in the total high school registration effort.
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Baker Intermediate School
Damascus
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