Maryland doctors seek state panel on malpractice cases
In Annapolis the House Economic Matters Committee heard bills to create a state agency to handle medical malpractice claims outside court. Doctors back Brown's plan to curb rising awards, while lawyers and insurers oppose it as undermining the traditional court system. Del. Becker urged civility amid debate over conflicts of interest.
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U.S. Congress
House of Delegates
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Earth
Maryland seals records on 1972 74 school contracts
Maryland attorney general orders sealing of records tied to portable classroom contracts from 1972 and 1974 amid a governor ordered probe into bidding irregularities. Atty. Gen. Burch and Deputy Atty. Gen. Lord say records are sealed and no comments will be offered.
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Maryland Attorney General’s Office
Henry Lord
Baltimore Sun
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Lord
Francis B. Burch
General Assembly
Alford R. Carey
Carey
State Law Department
Board of Public Works
Insurance probe urged into Tidewater contractors ties
Sen. Newton Steers urged the Maryland insurance commissioner to open a hearing on Tidewater Insurance Associates amid claims contractors on state projects were pressured to buy its coverage. Mandel aides rejected the probe, noting the U.S. attorney and prosecutors are already examining the firm and two principals Harry W. Rodgers II and W. Dale Hess, both close to Gov. Mandel.
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Newton Steers
R-Montgomery
Steers
Tidewater Insurance Associates
Tidewater
Senate
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
U.S
Baltimore
Harry W. Rodgers II
W. Dale Hess
Patuxent Prison Reform Debate Highlights Flop Claim
Maryland lawmakers hear critics contend Patuxent Institution fails to reform repeat offenders amid calls to abolish it. Supporters cite alleged undercutting by noncooperation and parole incentives while defenders insist the program works and should remain.
Appalachian highway program at half way mark faces funding gap
An official from the Appalachian Regional Commission warned the 2700 mile highway network may lack money to finish by 1978. With 1345 miles contracted and 1038 completed, costs have risen as the federal share shifts to 70 percent.
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Appalachian Regional Commission
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Donald W. Whitehead
Cochairman
Senate Public Works Committee
Whitehead
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