Maryland Moves Toward Work Based Welfare Reform
Maryland plans a work centered welfare overhaul modeled after Wisconsin. The shift renames Aid to Families with Dependent Children to Temporary Cash Assistance and requires 900 of 1100 county families to enter the job program. Single mothers must file for child support to qualify. Community support, transportation, education and day care are pledged to help recipients find work and end welfare dependence.
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Wisconsin
Maryland
Feds
AFDC
Stephen Mood
Frederick County
Dept. of Social Services
Mood
Social Services Department
Kreissig Residency Debate Signals Full-Time Alderman Scrutiny
A Frederick city dispute over where an elected official may live while drawing a salary dominates City Hall as Jon Kreissig seeks residency in or near Gaithersburg. Mayor Grimes and several aldermen weigh a charter amendment to require full-time residency, with votes and scheduling murky amid shifting alliances and past pay debates.
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Jon Kreissig
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Jenny
Meta Nash
Sally Murphy
Joe Baldi
Kreissig
James Grimes
Murphy
Baldi
Frances Baker
Mr. Kreissip
Nash
Mr. Kreissig
Grimes
Democratic cash drive at Capitol stirs ethics concerns
An uneasy Capitol caucus by Democrats pressed members to donate $5,000 to the DCCC, amid questions of legality and ethics. Critics argue fundraising on federal property violates law, while DCCC officials defend the event as member outreach. The drive aims to build a larger war chest as Democrats seek to regain the House with over $21 million raised this cycle.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
DCCC
Martin Frost
Texas
Tricia Primrose
Frost
George Clifford HI
Gephardt
Democratic Caucus
Vic) Fazio
D-Calif
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Gingrich
Primrose
National Republican Congressional Committee
Craig Veith
Veith
People's Chamber
Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
National 29th Division Association organized in Frederick
The National 29th Division Association was organized in Frederick with Alton E. Shaff as chairman pro tem and A. Melvin Seeger secretary. Local charter signers included Roger R. Rice William T. Fisher Guy L. Anders Mehr Riddlemoser Francis W. Van Fossen Ernest Helfenstein Jr. and George William Trout.
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Frederick
Alton E. Shaff
A. Melvin Seeger
Roger R. Rice
William T. Fisher
Guy L. Anders
Mehr Riddlemoser
Francis W. van Fossen
Ernest Helfenstein Jr
George William Trout
Bartlett ethics charges spark reader concerns about government
A reader letter from Tracy Miller of Frederick criticizes Representative Roscoe Bartlett and staff for alleged ethical lapses and power retention. The writer argues such behavior reflects a broader beltway problem and fuels voter cynicism, urging accountability.
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Frederick News-Post
Roscoe Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett
Beltway
Frederick
Priorities in Frederick County Emergencies Compared
Two recent non life threatening emergencies tested county response. A July nine dryer fire at Singanore High drew seven fire companies despite no injuries. A July thirteen power outage in Wolfsville area led to hours of delay as crews swapped due to legal hours and new Pennsylvania crew arrivals.
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Frederick County
Singanore High School
Wolfsville
Foxville
Middlepoint
Potomac Edison
Pennsylvania
P.E
Bertha
Thurmont
Singapore-New Market
Letters on power, education, and government from Ruth Shriver
The letter criticizes federal overreach, cites a nine hour power outage and a downed pole, questions road and bridge projects in Frederick County, and argues for a strict constitutional role and limited government. It references HR 2270 Enumerated Powers Act and calls for patriotism and restraint of big government. Westminster luminaries discuss policy and schooling.
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Department of Education
Maryland
Crawford
Congress
Misconceptions on government role cited in letter
A reader challenges Steve Crawford's view that government can be a useful tool for safer streets and better schools. The writer questions constitutional authority for federal roles and warns of federal overreach into local policing and education standards.
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Steve Crawford
Congress
Crawford
Feds
Letters to the Editor guidance and contact details
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters are published due to space and taste, and some may be edited. Address or fax lines provide submission methods for Frederick Maryland readers.
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