Congress Gone Fishing For Holidays And Budget Juggling
After a two month Capitol Hill vacation lawmakers left undone key fiscal and defense steps. The 101st Congress enacted a sizable pay raise while failing to cut costly weapons and address deficits. Scandals from Wright to S&L woes stained the year.
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Richard Cheney
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House
Jim Wright
Lincoln Savings and Loan
Draft them all to spur youth civic maturity says Royko
Mike Royko argues that a restored universal draft would awaken American youth to democracy and world affairs. He cites a People for the American Way survey showing 15 to 24 year olds focused on money and leisure, with little political knowledge. The piece calls for two years of service after high school, mandatory for all healthy youth, to travel, learn, and broaden horizons.
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People For the American Way
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Chuck Norris
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Lad
Hispanic FBI Hurdles Highlight Unequal Promotion Pathways
The FBI lost a 1988 discrimination suit by Hispanic agents who say they are confined to translations and undercover work while denied promotions. Despite a landmark ruling, ongoing exclusion from front office roles persists, with non Hispanics occupying higher posts including a Mexico City supervisory job. The agents describe a persistent good old boy network limiting career advancement.
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Washington
FBI
Army of Lawyers
Mexico City
Jim Lynch
FBI discrimination fallout and Pakistan blame in Mujaheddin
Detailed accounts show Hispanic agents facing slow promotion and retaliation after testifying in a nine day discrimination case. Former agent Paul Magallanes questions bureau trust while ISI is accused by Afghan Mujaheddin rebels of mismanaging support post Soviet withdrawal.
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Rudy Valadez
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Paul Magallanes
William Sessions
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Sessions
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Najibullah
Kabul
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Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate
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Fifty years ago in November a homegrown ode to daily life
A humorous piece by Thomas E. Cook of Fredericks recounts overstuffed morning routines across states from Connecticut to Delaware with clocks, clothes, soap, and pencils. It also notes a New London bridge accident causing short traffic delay, an archaeological salvage excavation near Biggs Ford Road, and a holiday turkey giveaway at the Frederick Shopping Center. The toastmaster event honors Rev. Robert Fisher who spoke on evaluating a speech amid contestant names and local civic notes.
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Thomas E. Cook
Frederics
Connecticut
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Minneapolis
Vermont
Kansas
St. Louis
Tyler Bastian
William Crum
Biggs Ford Road
Mr. Bastian
Spencer Geasy
New Market
A Call for a Kinder Nation and Government Reform
A citizen vents frustration with government and big business for failing the middle class. He details six months to receive disability benefits, Social Security policy quirks, and Medicare delays. He recounts cold Social Services waits, asset limits, and the fight to secure health coverage after losing employer insurance.
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Social Security
Medicare
Social Services
Letters criticize costly policies and praise supportive coaches
A reader laments rising insurance costs and government Social Security Medicare practices while praising Frederick County coaches who give selflessly to youth. The writer applauds a kind, inclusive Little League coach but condemns youth soccer for prioritizing winning and benching five year olds, questioning whether youth sports serve children or adults. DIANNEN, MARISSAEL Thurmont
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Frederick County
Mickey Manle
Gripes on a Wednesday letter to the editor
John Hartman criticizes county inspections but provides incomplete research. The writer, Rick Masser, defends Frederick County erosion and sediment control, noting state water status, county budget, and enforcement tools, and claims ongoing compliance with state reviews.
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John Hartman
Frederick
News-Post
Hartman
Bush Creek
Monotacy River
Frederick County
Maryland Water Resources Administration
Montgomery County
Rick Masser
Welcome Letters to Editor Published in The Fredenk News Post
The Fredenk News Post invites letters to the editor, each loathly written and signed with the writer’s aides phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and content. Due to high volume, not all letters are published, with concise public-interest pieces favored for publication.
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