State to Sue Tobacco Firms Over Medicaid Costs
Smokeout Day announces Missouri plan to sue tobacco companies to recover Medicaid costs for smoking related illnesses among the poor. The state cites about 50 million dollars yearly and seeks local law firms to assist with a winner’s share, while maintaining control of the suit.
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Dressing for success in school dress codes debated
Ortrun A Gates of Frederick weighs in on school dress codes prompted by two letters in the Nov 11 issue. She argues that liberty and the pursuit of happiness do not excuse inappropriate attire and urges parents and educators to teach social responsibility and appropriate dress for school and work.
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James M. Kopf
Ortrun A. Gates
Frederick
Hazardous peace ahead in Bosnia and Dayton deal
Holger Jensen analyzes the Dayton accord and U S peacekeeping plans for Bosnia, noting congressional resistance to deployment, NATO obligations, and the risk of renewed ethnic conflict. The piece highlights Tuzla headquarters, multinational risk, and the peace plan’s shaky enforcement amid Milosevic and Tudjman risks.
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Maryland Faces Snow In Western Maryland And Indictments
Snow began in Western Maryland mountains and reached St Marys County before melting on contact. Capt Willard L Money, famed guerrilla veteran, returns to Point of Rocks on a 45 day furlough. Frederick buys an 82800 police radio system to be installed by year’s start. Food rationing ends nationwide except sugar. Marvin Mandel indicted on mail fraud bribery and racketeering. Gary Mandel under state probe for possible car dealership fraud. Frederick County leaders unfazed by Mandel indictment. legislative delegation fears administrative disruption. Democrats say Mandel may continue as governor pending trial.
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Colin Kelly
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Gary Mandel
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Blair Lee
Public anger over 300 million state aid to Art Modell
A Frederick County taxpayer blasts Governor Glendening for a 300 million giveaway to Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell. He argues the plan prioritizes Baltimore-area voters, ignores county needs like crowded schools and rising taxes, and questions fairness and equality in society.
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Art Modell
Medicare Costs Exposed by 20/20 Telecast on Congress
The 20/20 program alleged that Medicare prices rose due to Congress and suppliers negotiating prices five to fifty times higher than competitive bids. It claimed prices exceeded VA and retail levels, with Congress embedding these negotiated rates into law. One congressman reportedly rejected the proposition.
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Letters Leverage Medicare Profits and Congressional Favor
AELLEN argues suppliers can profit by competing for Medicare, questioning why Congress would micro manage costs beyond a competitive economy. He contends corporations gain from high income to fund growth and political contributions, while taxpayers fund big lobbying and tax loopholes, fueling legislative gridlock. Mount Airy reader JACK AELLEN.
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Congress
Lead paint epidemic claim questioned by MDE watchdog
Eugene R Jenkins of Frederick questions Maryland Department of Environment data on lead paint in older homes, querying the scientific source of evidence and criticizing proposed rental inspections and fees. He argues peeling lead paint remains visible in cities and laments potential sandblasting and hazardous waste issues.
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Maryland Department of Environment
North Carolina
Chesapeake Bay
MDE
Dress Code Debate Spurs Freer Expression in Frederick County
Letter from SEE E DOCHTERMANN in Middletown objects to a proposed Frederick County public schools dress code. She argues the policy unfairly broad, targets appearance, and fuels control over students. The writer urges parental input and civic involvement to influence the policy and votes.
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy So Open for Readers
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Not all letters published due to volume and space. Some letters edited for taste. poetry religious verse or copies of other letters not published. Submit to Letters to the Editor Patrick St Frederick MD or by telefax 662-8299.
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