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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1999
Page
3
A columnist surveys the presidents emphasis on feel good micro managed fixes like safer labels on medicines and child seat standards while ignoring major issues. It questions whether a wounded president can lead with real policy as impeachment drama looms and warns of a power vacuum inviting global mischief.
A veteran columnist surveys potential candidates for the 2000 election, rating Bill Clinton’s era, GOP prospects, and Democratic hopes. He weighs Bush, Dole, Buchanan, Forbes, and Alexander, arguing GOP favorites would dominate unless self destruction occurs, predicting a protracted, dull campaign.
Robyn Blummer voices alarm over Janet Reno Louis Freeh and President Clinton pushing for DNA sampling of arrestees mobile DNA testing roving wiretaps decryption keys and centralized medical data arguing such steps threaten constitutional rights and expand government surveillance. The column condemns oath violations and warns of a Big Brother state.
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill to put a Frederick County voters referendum on legalizing mutual betting. Delegate Jacob R. Ramsburg opposed. The article notes other local items including awards, appointments, resignations, a wildlife management plan, military honors, an obituary, and a death notice for Benjamin B. Rosenstock.
The Frederick News-Post editorial on February 25 argues for Anonymous Call Rejection to apply to all calls regardless of caller ID display. It cites crank calls from out of area, fax and computer tones, and criticizes Congress for not acting. The writer urges passage of a citizens’ protections law over protections for phone companies.
A letter defends leadership of the Annapolis delegation against claims by Roy Meachum. It counters allegations that GOP candidates protested Sue Hecht, that the general assembly opening day excluded Hecht, and that Hecht was not included in the delegation. The writer asserts openness to Hecht spearheading bond bills and defends gun-range concerns.
State Senator Tim Ferguson and Delegate Bill Bronrott defend their handling of Eastalco issues. Ferguson criticizes Roy for misleading headlines and stresses delegation unity for Frederick County. Bronrott asserts Eastalco bill flaws and calls for revision despite partisan friction within the delegation.
In a March 6 report, John C. Hagerhorst argues a bill by Delegate Sue Hecht would let Eastalco buy electricity on the open market while still largely fed by Allegheny Power, a move he says could cut costs yet provokes anger from Tim Ferguson and Allegheny Power, signaling broader regional tensions in the deregulation debate.
Matthew Lewis argues that 0.08 blood alcohol content signals dangerous impairment and cites studies showing driving skills are compromised at 0.08. He notes average beer consumption needed for 0.08 and 0.09 with/without food, cites bipartisan congressional action, and points to European norms and local safety consensus in favor of Maryland joining the standard.
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