Abortion fights move to politics after court ruling
Abortion rights and anti abortion groups launched political campaigns to influence Congress after the Supreme Court upheld core Roe v Wade principles but allowed states to impose new limits. The House Judiciary Committee backed the Freedom of Choice Act to codify abortion rights, framing supporters as absolutists while opponents warn against eroding modest regulations.
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Pro Choice
Supreme Court
High Court
House Judiciary Committee
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National
Right To Life Committee
Bopp
Bush
City police charge man with B&E at City Limits
Frederick County arrest report states Richard Chip Buffington 21 was spotted leaving the City Limits lounge with liquor bottles. A foot chase ended with his capture on Logan Street. Buffington charged with breaking and entering with intent to steal destruction of property and resisting arrest. Detention center bond set at 15 dollars.
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City Limits
South Jefferson Street
Frederick City
Stephen Walker
Robert Hargis
Hargis
Walker
Buffington
Center Street
Catoctin Avenue
Robert Brown
Logan Street
Ruling could raise costs and hurdles for abortion access
The Supreme Court 5-4 decision upholds states rights to impose limits on abortion including 24 hour waiting periods parental consent and informed consent rules. Critics say delays and extra costs will hit poor women and teens hardest while supporters claim costs are overstated.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Planned Parenthood
Cathy Dratman
Southeastern
Jane Johnson
Abortion Rights Groups Race to Rally Voters
NARAL and NOW mobilize against a Bush veto and press for the Freedom of Choice Act. Kate Michelman and Patricia Ireland urge support through phone banks and postcards, targeting key Senate races in Illinois and Pennsylvania to back abortion rights despite expected presidential veto.
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Kate Michelman
National Abortion Rights Action League
Bill Clinton
NARAL
Congress
Patricia Ireland
National Organization For Women
Senate
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Clarence Thomas
Braddock Heights Mourns Assistant Chief Stavely
Firefighters and colleagues remember Assistant Chief Stavely as a versatile leader who helped create Capt. Smoke Detector and contributed to many efforts. His death prompted honors with flags at the Firefighters Memorial lowered to half mast.
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National Fire Academy
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Sewage and Water Hookup Debate Near Frederick City
County officials seek city funding to extend sewage lines to Butterfly Lane homes where county land borders Frederick. City cites prior surveys and argues problems predate new development while waiving hookup fees for residents is deemed unfair. A July 16 city county meeting likely to address the issue as 56 percent favor hookups in a 32-home survey.
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Frederick
Health Department
Gail Bowerman
HRC elects officers and executive committee
The Frederick County Human Relations Commission elected its officers and executive committee. Calvin Sturdivant was re elected chairman and Carol Dantzic was re elected vice chairman. New executive committee members include Kathryn Jenkins Matthew Campbell and Robert Steinheimer. Sturdivant and Dantzic have long service with the commission dating to 1991.
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Frederick County Human Relations Commission
Calvin Sturdivant
Carol Dantzic
Kathryn Jenkins
Matthew Campbell
Robert Steinheimer
Sturdivant
Dantare
Jenkins
Campbell
Beer
Steinheimer
Bush defends record amid abortion clash and tax pledge
Bush told a rally he opposes Roe v Wade and would like the decision reversed while touting a deficit plan with no new taxes. He cited Justice David Souter’s abortion ruling to claim no litmus test. He defended funding for Gulf War efforts and social programs, urging voters not to trap him with another pledge.
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Bush
David Souter
Mr Bush
Youth Job Program Expands to Meet County Need
The county plans to hire 50 to 75 more youths through the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program as unemployment drives funding. JTA recently employed 150 youths ages 16 to 21 and will add temporary staff and outreach to recruit additional workers for positions in clerical, cleaning, landscaping, and recreation. State and federal funds, including a Bush administration emergency act adding 55 million to 95 million, will support nationwide and local expansion to place about 6,000 more youths statewide this summer.
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JTA
Toddler missing in storm cared for by police officer
A toddler lost during a storm wandered nearby until Rhonda New and Mrs Greenfield alerted police. Pvt. Livesay and Brunswick EMS tended a minor cut while the boy, who spoke only brief words, was fed and comforted. He bonded with a teddy bear given by an officer as concern grew about a missing family.
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Ms New
Judy
Pvt. Livesay
Pvt Livesay
ADA Act Enables Next Day City Route Service
County officials plan expanded hours and faster responses for city routes while Transerv continues countywide. Mrs Bowerman highlighted equity concerns and lifts will be added to all county buses. Mrs Yingling questioned need and cost though Nita Heidler says demand exists and customers are already there.
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Bowerman
Yingling
Nita Heidler
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