Leadership in Congress Faces Call for Output Over Ego
The piece argues for a Speaker focused on national good and constructive legislation rather than personal grandstanding. It notes Gingrich's high volume leadership as a cautionary example and urges voters to push local reps to elect a speaker who serves the country over self promotion.
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Gingrich era leaves a rancorous political legacy
Roy Meachum reflects on Newt Gingrich and the 1990s Republican Revolution, arguing the movement initial promise gave way to self serving power. He compares Gingrich to figures like Jim Wright and Benjamin Butler, condemning ethics lapses, lobbying excess, and a lasting bitter tone in national politics.
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Chopping the Family Tree and Social Security Critique
Roback argues socialized retirement harms family care for elders and erodes reverence for parents. She warns Medicare and Social Security shift duties to government, increasing elderly isolation, weakening multi generational households, and empowering senior political blocs.
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Stanford University
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Forbes Magazine
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Creators Syndicate
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Maryland Bankers Dinner Draws 231 Officials in Frederick
Frederick hosted a semi annual dinner session by the Maryland Bankers Association at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with 231 officials and tank representatives from Frederick and neighboring counties. Economist Dr. William A. Irvin of New York was the featured speaker.
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Halloween Night Poe Portrayal Wins Ovation at Weinberg
A strong performance by Stewart Seal as Edgar Allan Poe in Once Upon a Midnight at the Weinberg Center draws praise from reviewers. John Astin and Seal receive high marks amid a festive crowd of vampires and flappers on Halloween night.
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Hayward Award Presented to Lyn Widdowson
Kenneth A. Bartois, coordinator of the Youth Awareness Program, praises Lyn Widdowson for leading Frederick County Public Schools Safe and Drug Free Schools. The FCPS program is highly regarded in the state. Widdowson’s dedication and strong student rapport helped many teens choose drug-free lives. Frederick County benefits from her leadership as facilitator.
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Lyn Widdowson
Frederick County Public Schools Safe & Drug Free Schools
Frederick County
Lynn Widdowson
Letters to the Editor Questioning Voter ID at Polls
SAM PARISH of New Market writes about voting history and urges adoption of personal identification at polling places. He notes prior absentee voting, describes in person checks, and questions why ID is not required nationwide. He thanks election boards for the Voters Guide and urges discussion on election integrity measures.
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U.S
Don’t Give Up Message From Kevin Sharp Audience
A reader praises Kevin Sharp seen at the Weinberg Center last night praising his courage and perseverance after illness. The letter from Ellie Gesell, a mother and admirer, lauds his inspirational message and hopes he is recruited for the Frederick Fair next September.
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Citizen letter questions county road funding with bonding plan
Urbana reader Sue Waterman questions Frederick County use of bonding to fund roads for a developer project. She argues taxpayer money should be transparent and asks which deals exist and who profits, urging public input and accountability from new elected officials.
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Frederick County
David Gray
Dull Faith and Credit
Donna Kuzemchak
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Letters to the Frederick News Post Policy Notice
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with owner time address and home and business phones for verification. Do not send poetry religious verse or letters to others. Due to volume not all letters can be published.
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