Maryland Politicians Face Scrutiny Over Pensions And Funds
The Sunny Day Fund funding seeks to bail out Stephens Engineering in Lanham, a plan rejected as improper use of state funds meant to attract new business. Maryland legislators face criticism for pension costs and Speaker Casper Taylor’s furniture and lighting purchases in Annapolis, highlighting taxpayer resentment.
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Parris Glendening
Prince George's
Glendening
Stephens Engineering Co
Lanham
House of Delegates
Casper Taylor
General Assembly
Annapolis
New Zealand
Taylor
Maryland
Travel guidance from Cuba visit tips and safety notes
Vincent Mooney warns students visiting Cuba about sanctions and practicalities. He lists needed supplies, cash as currency, clothing to leave behind, health, food and personal items, and notes on travel routes via Mexico to avoid passport stamping. He cites his daughter's 1994 experiences and urges cautious, informed preparation.
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Cuba
Fidel Castro
Fidel
Columbus
U.S
Margaret
America
Community Party
Spain
Venezuela
Mexico
Vincent Mooney
Frederick
Archer hears calls to end income tax in Washington
Rep Bill Archer chaired three days of hearings in June on replacing the current income estate and gift tax system. Supporters argue the tax is unfair burdensome and intrusive while experts say it lacks fairness and freedom aligned reasons.
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Committee On Ways and Means
Bill Archer
Texas
House
Ways and Means
Washington
Archer
IRS
Why Replace the Income Tax With a Sales Tax
Paul Roberts presents arguments for eliminating the income tax in favor of a consumption tax. He notes historical origins, cites a 16th Amendment requirement, counters concerns about the poor, and argues a sales tax would raise take home pay while maintaining transfer payments. He urges readers to contact Bill Archer with support.
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U.S
Supreme Court
Archer
IRS
Paul Craig Roberts
The
U.S. Treasury
Institute For Political Economy
Rockwell Terrace residents rally to chase starlings from shade trees
Rockwell Terrace residents with city policemen chased starlings from shade trees along the street prompted by Henry K C Fox who reported birds relocating through the neighborhood. Police said action limited to Rockwell Terrace and requires mayoral alderman approval.
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Rockwell Terrace
Henry K.C. Fox
Fifth and
Elm Streets
Living with flies a country trade off
Middletown residents near farms endure pest problems for a quieter life away from the city. They accept seasonal flies and mice in exchange for fresh produce at lower prices, noting lettuce dropped from 2.09 to 0.59 a head and plans to buy fly strips with the savings.
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Middletown
Roads plan would generate more traffic in Frederick County
The letter from June 20 criticizes a rural and scenic roads program listing 92 designated roads many lacking shoulders and visibility. The writer cites Bennies Hill Poffenberger and Carroll Boyer Roads near Broad Run as hazardous and warns the plan will bring lawsuits, noise, and more traffic, including tour buses and tanks seen during Civil War publicity.
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Frederick
Mary Ann Putman
Bennies Hill
Poffenberger
Carroll Boyer
Broad Run
Resident letters oppose road widening and funding changes
Rebecca Twigg, Vicky Hadee, Jaclyn Walker voice concerns about widening 92 narrow county roads and potential loss of fine arts funding as fees rise, arguing residents already pay and fearing road board manipulation and reduced school programs.
Fine arts cuts in Brunswick BOE budget spark student protest
Brunswick High School students oppose School Superintendent Dan Gadra's budget cuts arguing larger classes reduce teacher attention. They warn potential elimination of outdoor education and fin arts programs, urge funding retention, and criticize shifting costs to families.
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Brunswick High School
Dan Gadra
Frederick County
Gadra
TransIT adds two grocers to Red Blue Routes July 10
TransIT will extend service in Frederick with two new grocers on the Red Route and Blue Route starting July 10. Red Route adds Martin's at Frederick Towne Mall and Martin's in Frederick Shopping Center to existing stops at Weis Giant Westridge. Blue Route adds Food Lion on Old Farm Road beside existing stops at Safeway College Park Plaza Giant Westridge and Martin's Towne Mall. Transit office details and 24 hour information via Sound Source are provided.
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Frederick
Transit
Bentz Street
Festival Shopping Center
Weis
Giant
Westridge Square
Martin's
Frederick Towne Mall
Market Street
Safeway
College Park Plaza
Food Lion
Old Farm Road
Transitt
Letters to the Editor Policy at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume publication cannot be guaranteed and longer letters may appear on the Opinion page or left column. Contact: Letters to the Editor at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or call 662-8299.
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The
Frederick
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