PACs Dominate Campaign Funds as Incumbents Lead
Federal Elections Commission data show PACs contributed 334 million to congressional campaigns in June, nearly a third of total 279 million raised. Incumbents drew a record 79 million, challengers 6.5 million, with open-seat candidates receiving 8.1 million. Many representatives already exceed the House reform limits, underscoring Congress resistance to curbing PAC money. Congressional members have returned to Washington.
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Primary results reshape Frederick County politics
In a sweeping Democratic gain and a weak Republican turnout, Frederick County's 6 November primary produced new faces and shifting power. Goodloe Byron Jr. and Marcie Clagett won seats with notable parentage, while Paul Stull led a divided GOP delegation amid low turnout.
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Duke Skeletons Spill From Closet in Louisiana Senate Bid
Washington argues Duke faces a barrage of past ties to the KKK, staged surgeries, and disputed wartime claims as he campaigns against Sen. Bennett Johnston. He admits past writings and pseudonymous books, while residents question credibility amid tax and environmental burdens.
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James Konrad
Dorothy Vanderbilt
Konrad
Democratic official refutes Meachum column on party roles
Thomas G. Slater, vice chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee for Frederick County, states Roy Meachum's September column is unfounded. He asserts the central committee did not discourage any candidate from running for the legislature and questions the columnist’s information.
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Recycling hurdles spark reader letter controversy
A reader vents frustration with new landfill Hassle Stop rules limiting recycling. The note contrasts curbside recycling gains with added vehicle weighing requirements, while complaining about perceived inequities for smaller cars and private drop-off centers.
Recycle Center Rules Questioned in Frederick Letter
Judith L. Elmer of Frederick argues against new landfill policies that restrict recycling drop offs. She urges weighing trucks at entry but keeping recyclers’ access easy, criticizing the goal of only 20 percent recycling and calling for encouragement over barriers.
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Hagerstown airport to train 100 pilots this spring
Civil Aeronautics Authority designated Hagerstown Airport as a pilot training center with 100 student pilots expected by spring. Twenty trainees, mostly college youths, will arrive soon after summer training. Henson Flying Service led by Dick Henson will conduct the pilot Louise program.
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Time to clean house in voting call Emmitsburg
Samuel C Hays of Emmitsburg urges voters to replace self serving, overpaid politicians with fresh representatives from farming, trucking, business, medicine and education. He laments debt, failing schools and lost hopes as he quotes Shakespeare to urge change this fall.
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Japan
Germany
Candidates Confrontation Urged After Primary Elections
Carl R. Harbaugh calls for intensified questioning of all local candidates after reflecting on a column by Robert Reid. Editorials and letters urged voters to know candidates, discuss concerns, and hear proposals to address growth related issues and future challenges.
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Robert Reid
Reid
Byron supporter endorses Rep Beverly Byron in letter
BILL and JEAN REMMERT defend Rep Beverly Byron as frugal and responsive, noting public voting records on pro life and a responsive office. They urge continued representation and invite concise letters to the editor with verifiable contact details for publication.
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