Maryland Tax Tightening Prompts Resident Backlash
The report critiques Maryland Official Schaefer for a new sales tax enforcement plan. It outlines an education program to alert buyers who import furniture and goods from out of state, with notices and penalties for unpaid tax. Critics accuse the state of overreach and fear increased government pressure on residents.
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Eres Te Dee
Schaefer
Joe and
Jane
Maryland
Reform sought in Frederick Police scene at City Hall
A City Hall meeting signaled reform aims to boost responsiveness in Frederick police oversight. Mayor and local figures push for internal affairs review after perceptions of neglect, cronyism, and lack of accountability in the police hierarchy, including absent Chief Raffensberger.
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Jim Gomes
Regis Raffensberger
Charlene Edmonds
Frederick Naacp
Raffensberger
Grimes
Doy
Baltimore
Order of Police
James Doerner
Charm City
Frederick
Richard Ashton
Harold Domer
Barbara Domer
Kelly Russell
Ms. Russell
Countty’s
Ron Hampton
National Black Police Officers Association
Mr. Hampton
Comet
Edmonds
Meta Nash
Raffenisberger
Hastert faces a tough summer amid GOP revolt over spending
House Republicans led by Rep. Coburn clash with Speaker Hastert over a $10 billion discretionary cut target tied to Social Security surplus. Armey supports cuts while fearing a train wreck as conservatives push to fund the legislative branch, risking a Gingrich-like mutiny. Jack Anderson notes tensions and leadership questions.
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Tom Coburn
R-Okla
GOP
Coburn
Hastert
Congress
Clinton
House
Dick Armey
Armey
Legislative Branch
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Newt
Denny
Jack Anderson
Jan Maller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Frederick air show draws 20000 as Stars and Blue Angels perform
About 20 000 people attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce air show in Frederick featuring two top US aerial teams the Air Force F 80 Stars and the Navy Blue Angels Four hour program drew a crowd with two celebrated formations. Swearing Keller and Pauline Toms were among Middletown attendees.
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Frederick
Wunkerpalairness
Chamber of Commerce
Air Force
U.S. Navy
S “Blue Angels
Remedial Course Rates Rise in Frederick County
John J. Slocum of Frederick criticizes the Frederick County school board after a Maryland Higher Education Commission report shows 22 percent of county students required remedial English and 38 percent remedial math in their first year, with increases over the past two years, yet board members allegedly reward poor performers with raises.
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Yolanda
St. John's Grade School
Frederick
Marianna
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Frederick County
Rep Bartlett doubts value of gun laws dated May 24
Reader letter condemns Senator Bartlett for oversimplifying gun control in the wake of the Littleton tragedy. It argues for constructive action, questions banning handgun sales to violent juveniles, and compares rhetoric to presidential tone.
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Bartlett
Senate
Littleton
Colo
Washington
Dr. Bartlett
Columbine High School
Reader calls Dr Bartlett to redefine violence in gun debate
Richard J Lyons urges Dr Bartlett to define violent more clearly and move beyond NRA rhetoric. He argues Americas youth face rising violence and calls for open debate and workable solutions to protect children and the nation rather than scripted gun control responses.
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Dr. Bartlett
Americas
National Rifle Association
NRA
Healing over blame in local tragedy letter
Robert S. Buchanan argues that healing is needed after a deadly accident. He says Tom Lacko’s column unfairly blames a single driver, noting the two deaths involve shared responsibility and hearsay. He recalls personal loss and urges empathy over punishment.
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Tom Lacko
Mr. Silverman
Mike
Frederick police praised for service by Florida reader
A Florida reader from Dade City commends Frederick City Police for fair, helpful service across years. He recalls off duty officers at a McDonald’s, aid during bar incidents, and aiding in reuniting his son, urging respect for Chief Ray Raffensberger and the police.
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Florida
Frederick
Frederick City
McDonald's
U.S. 40
Roy Meachum
Ray Raffensberger
Col. Raffensberger
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