Bartlett Pushes Perk Reform Amid Congressional Accountability Act Debate
Congressman Roscoe Bartlett singles out perks such as free airport parking and discounted meals while noting Congress has exempted itself from major laws since 1935. He backs HB 4444 to eliminate perks and critiques the ongoing exemptions to the Civil Rights Act and other labor protections.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Congress
Dr. Bartlett
House of Representatives
Senate
National Airport
America
Bartlett
Sweetwater the coonhound bonds with three kids on Caroline Street
In Fredericksburg Virginia, Sweetwater formerly feared by the Meachum family acts calm as she permits three pre schoolers to pet her while Boomer watches. The outing on Caroline Street marks a rare peaceful family moment during a long road trip with the two dogs in the antique shop era and the season’s memories.
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Sweetie
Caroline Street
Fredericksburg
Virginia
Sharon
Caroline
Boomer
Queen City
Rappahannock River
Coonhound
Robert E. Lee
Gettysburg
Girl Dog
North Frederick
Real place to turn for help for ME Pettit father
A reader defends 23 year old ME Pettit who found her Vietnam veteran father after 12 years and cares for him as he dies of Alzheimer's and alcoholism. The letter criticizes welfare mothers and President Clinton, questions government aid rules, and challenges the view that Clinton is a draft dodger. It argues Clinton is not God or Santa Claus and notes his short time in office.
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ME Pettit
Clinton
God
Santa Claus
Frederick Post
Letters on welfare, scapegoating, and political accountability
Larry Leitch of New Market laments bias against welfare mothers and blames political figures for inaction. He urges constituents to contact their representatives and notes how scapegoating by leaders has caused misery, urging empathy for those struggling.
Water demands rise as drought bites city systems
Water supplies in the city dwindle with Fishing Creek reservoir seven feet below spillway and daily inflow near 300 000 gallons. Draft boards await directives for D Day operations to help return service members to work. Ford era amnesty debate looms as veterans push for stance at Camp David. Jerry Lewis telethon raises over 11000 dollars for Muscular Dystrophy Association in Frederick with local clubs aiding.
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Frederick
Fishing Creek
Selective Service
Camp David
Gerald Ford
Frederick County
Jerry Lewis
Denton misrepresented credentials in Maryland race
Letter writer Denis J. Doyle of Mount Airy questions David Denton’s title and claims the candidate, running for the House of Delegates from District 4A, has an honorary doctorate rather than an earned degree. Doyle cites a News-Post correction and urges scrutiny of integrity and trustworthiness.
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House of Delegates
David Denton
Dan Burns
News- Post
Denton
California State University At
Northridge
Western Maryland College
Frederick News-Post
George Bush
Frank Sinatra
Muhammad Ali
Maryland
All that Dorsey has done for us
We have known Tommy Dorsey for about 40 years. We grew up together in Walkersville and shared school, sports, and political debates. He is a man of integrity, diligence, and wide civic involvement, always candid and honest in all matters.
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Tommy Dorsey
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Nixon
Kennedy
Tommy
YMCA
Frederick
Letters on First Amendment and censorship issues
Charles Beck discusses town debate over government access to auditorium space for groups like the John Birch Society and the Clinton Chronicles. He argues equal access should be allowed and cautions against censoring materials, noting research that challenges censorship claims and affirming personal views in public discourse.
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Frederick County
John Birch Society
Lawrence Sorcher
Sorcher
Clinton
Dee Jepson
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Jepson
Parking lot dispute over state vehicles in Westminster
Denise Pitts reports replying to Julia Spencer about state vehicles parked at the Entertainment parking lot in Westminster, designated for Carroll County Department of Social Services social workers. The issue centers on use of the lot for state vehicles.
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Julia Spencer
Westminster
Carroll County Department of Social Services
Basket fundraiser at Giant Food supports sister with MS
Terri Henley thanks supporters in Frederick after a Sunday basket sale to aid her sister with multiple sclerosis. Donors purchased baskets and gave donations toward the drug costs, some praying for her. The event left a strong impression of community support.
Why John Birchers Shouldn't Be Banned
The Frederick News Post from August 15 presents two articles raising questions about banning the John Birchers. The items discuss civil liberties, political organizations, and public safety considerations surrounding membership and expression in a democratic society.
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John Birchers
Frederick
Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published. Poetry or religious verse are excluded and letters to other people are not printed.
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Frederick
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Larry Leitch
New Market
Naws-Post
Camp Detrick
Denis J. Doyle
Mount Airy
Dorsey
Robert G. Hooper Jefferson
Denise Pitts
Terri Henley Frederick
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