Social Security cutoff for addicts sparks reform debate
A column argues for restricting SSI payments to chronic addicts and alcoholics to save funds for retirees. It contrasts a low income elder with a drug user, notes Congress seeks a cutoff affecting about 200,000 recipients, and suggests reallocating potential savings to raise the retirement earnings cap from 11,280 to 30,000 over seven years, or using 1 billion for a smaller raise.
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Littl
Congress
Don’t Pillory Hillary in American Politics
Roy Meachum argues Republicans escalate sexist attacks on Hillary Rodham Clinton as part of the 1990s presidential campaign. He criticizes Sen D'Amato and William Safire for personal and political invective, warns against media pillorying, and endorses restraint and decency amid partisan fights.
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Bill Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
White House
Oval Office
Alfonso D’amato
New York Times
William Safire
Clinton
D’amato
Robert Dole
Whitewater
New York
Clintons
Arkansas
Safire
Times Sunday
Rush Limbaugh
Gordon Liddy
William Cohen
R-Me
Times
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Hillary
Flat tax plan critique from Congress and voters
The article argues that flat tax proposals from leading Republicans are misguided. It notes the political setup with a Democratic president likely to face a Republican Congress and warns that any flat rate benefits the wealthy, despite claims of simplification and reduced audits.
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Congress
Gevra
Flat tax talk and class warfare in political debate
Mike Royko argues both sides on a flat tax, noting that Democrats exaggerate wealthy tax burdens. He suggests Republicans seize the class warfare angle by promising low taxes for workers and extreme penalties for the rich, while acknowledging political theatrics matter more than deeds. Tribune United Media Services
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IRS
Chevy
Tribune United Media Services
Frederick County Firemen Back W Bartgis Storm for State Chief
Firefighters from 13 units within the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association endorse W Bartgis Storm for Maryland State Firemen’s Association president at the upcoming state convention in Frederick in June 1921. Melvin H Derr returns home after 21 months in the Army, with 13 months in Europe, as 115th Infantry arrives in New York aboard the John Ericsson. Frederick County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities becomes official with charter and officer slate. County Commissioners appoint Charles F Bowers to lead animal control center design, while the Guard’s Baltimore office acquires 10 acres for a new Frederick armory site.
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Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
W. Bartgis Storm
United Fire Engine Company
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Frederick
Melvin H. Derr
Chamber of Commerce
Armed Forces
Frederick High School
Magnolia Ave
Pfc. Derr
Europe
New York
John Ericsson
Pfc
Lester Cole
115Th
Ericsson
Frederick County Association For Children With Learning Disabilities
Betty Hope
Brad and
Lee Cooper
Marvin
Trudy Lohr
Lois Noffsinger
David and
Jan Joseph
Charles F. Bowers
Elmer Wachter
Guard
Baltimore
Thurmont hate crime survivor calls for unity on MLK birthday
A Mount St. Mary’s College basketball player recalls a late 1994 assault in Thurmont with racial slurs and a guilty verdict with an all white jury. He credits teammates and President George R. Houston Jr. for support and urges a united front against intolerance while noting the need for accurate reporting.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Thurmont
Michael Mathis
Paula Mathis
Patt Troxell
Associated Press
KKK
Mount St. Mary’s College
Frederick
Mount St. Mary's
George R. Houston Jr
Mount St. Mary’s
Dino Flores
Dr. King
Community letter urges unity against racial intolerance
Steven R. Young of New Market writes about responding to October 1994 assault, urging a united front against prejudice. He discusses federal civil rights action, budget policy, and government leadership, contrasting views on balance and governance while stressing free press and voting rights in November.
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Dr. King
Mathises and Troxell
United States
Maryland
Not a Leader But a Follower Dr Roscoe Bartlett Critique
A letter references Dr Roscoe Bartlett and his current term, criticizing lack of representation in the district. It notes past headlines about animals and presidential aides trips, questions trust in his statements, and argues free market theories ignore broader societal needs amid corporate market control.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Submissions may be faxed to 662 8299 or mailed to Letters to the Editor Patrick Street Frederick MD.
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