Maryland lawmakers rush to raise cash in off season
Off season fundraising amid a flood of money in Maryland politics draws scrutiny. House Speaker Cal Taylor boosted campaign funds with a Baltimore dinner attended by hundreds, while Common Cause notes a near 820 million total for 1994 assembly races. Critics call for more frequent disclosure beyond the current one annual report to curb influence on state contracts and leadership power.
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Cost of Government Day and its meaning for Americans
A discussion attributed to Congressman Roscoe Bartlett argues Cost of Government Day marks when work shifts from private needs to funding government. It cites 1996 costs at 3.38 trillion dollars, with 1 trillion from regulations, and details how many days Americans pay for federal, state, and local costs. Bartlett urges budget balance and smaller government.
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July 4th message from Steve Crawford on national values
Steve Crawford, Democratic nominee for Maryland's 6th District, urges renewal of service duty and responsibility as Americans celebrate July 4. He cites declining trust in government and civic engagement, calls for positive leadership and lean public agencies, and asks citizens to recommit to shared ideals and community.
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Vietnam
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Unruly nude pedestrian disrupts Frederick Square rush
Police note a disrobed man known for prior unauthorized walks caused a scene during a 3 PM shopping rush at the Square Corner intersection. Authorities report no charges yet and urge caution as traffic dodging continues.
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Thurmont Readers Critique Grieving Photo
Letters from readers condemn a newspaper photo showing a young woman grieving her mother’s death as an unethical attempt to boost sales and invade privacy. John and Jeannie Nolte of Thurmont urge higher journalistic standards and respect for the family’s privacy.
Adopter Claims Discrimination At Frederick County Humane Society
A family recounts their visit to the Frederick County Humane Society where an indoor only policy led to denial of a kitten adoption. The interview and supervisor cited indoor rules, while the family argued their garage shelter and care met safety standards. They allege discrimination based on their stated indoor preference.
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Claire Bowen
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Prompting Humane Society rule change over outdoor living requests
Jennifer Phillips voices concern over a Humane Society adoption rule she believes unfairly denies outdoor living pet homes. She calls for reviewing application questions about outside living and urges residents to consider adoption to save animals from death sentences.
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Missing a bet for web site visits
Marjorie Young lauds Frederick for lagging in online presence. She urges the city and county to develop an informative web site with links to attractions, government, history, and business opportunities to attract tourists and investors, noting Maryland and nearby peers as models.
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George Dorsey
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Ocean City
A Second Chance for Conservatism
Marvin Blickenstaff of Myersville argues for a renewed embrace of conservatism amid perceived liberal dominance in national policy and education. He contends family life curricula have worsened issues and calls for renewed adoption of traditional constitutional values.
Letters to the Editor policy and submission details
The Frederick News-Post invites letters and requires name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published. Submissions go to Letters to the Editor, 200 E Patrick St, Frederick MD 21705, or fax to 662 8299.
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