Maryland ethics debate calls for recall and tighter rules
Editorial examines Maryland legislative ethics, recalling years of fuss over lobbyists and officials. Speaker Casper Taylor says Maryland has strong laws but faces growing ethics demands, as calls mount for a lobbyist code and clearer accountability. The piece urges voters to demand real reform and integrity from Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Becau' J
Lundang
Mary
Perp Dastein
Dea
Casper Taylor
House of Delegates
Taylor
Lennie Thompson Faces Doubts at Rotary and Cable Program
Thompson known as Lennie Thompson drew fire for half truths and loose math on a Cable 105 program and at Rotary clubs. Critics say he dodges questions on taxes and impact fees while portraying opponents and civil rights efforts as threats, likening himself to Daniel in the lions den.
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Lennie” Thompson
Cable 105
Daniel
Lion's den
Rotary
Thompson
Waste Management, Inc
Pennsylvania
Reich - Ford Road
Winchester Hall
Lst
Thompson Tod
Human Relations Commission
HRC
Doig Dtang
Fas Wah Mould
Frederck Hrc
NAACP
Robert Shea
Commission
John
Bush underdog stance in Florida mirrors past shifts
In Florida Bush slides toward a two point lead, with Cuban American support rising and Democrats weak in 9 of 23 districts. The Orlando Sentinel poll shows Gore edging national matchups as Bush adopts a revived populist tone and debates strategy while facing criticism over tone and tactics. Jack Anderson, Douglas Cohn, and Eleanor Clift weigh in.
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Anda
Bush
Jed
George W. Bush
Florida
Orlando Sentinel
Gore
New Hampshire
John McCain
McCain
South Carolina
George Bush Sr
Geraldine Ferraro
New York Times
Gere
Jack Anderson
Douglas Cohn
Eleanor Clift
United Feature Syndicate
Frederick area notes and fair prizes from the 118th Great Frederick Fair
Report from Frederick Maryland area items include Hood College selecting Andrew Ibranan as president replacing the late Minamo Apple, the Maryland Frozen Food Locker Association meeting in Vin Douba na Braddock Heights with Melville Stockwell reporting on a Chicago conference, state boards leasing Bentz Street Armory for day care, Pretty Cows contest winner Todd Levering, and possible use of federal block grants for downtown housing rehab. The weather service discounts aircraft impact on rain while noting possible showers from cloud seeding effects.
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Maryland
Maryland Frozen Food Locker Association
Braddock Heights
Melville Stockwell
Arcticaire Inc
Fredenck
State Association
Chicago
Todd Levering
Frederick Fair
Lisa Herman
Dumbo the Elephant
Ork
Cork
Danny Noflsinger
Blast Off
Susan Gesting
Contessa the Jogger
Frederick County
National Weather Service
Enforcement urged on U S 15 stretch near Mountville Road
A reader cites frequent accidents on U S 15 at Mountville Road and urges stricter enforcement. The letter notes Medevac responses, a non functioning speed sign, sporadic radar patrols, and calls for regular police monitoring to curb speeding. Hilary Schaub, Adamstown.
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Medevac
Mountville Road
Frederick
U.S. 15
Mountville
State Highway Administration
Sheriff's Office
Virginia
Court sanction to practice bigotry
A parent and former Boy Scout argues against allowing an organization to discriminate, stating the government can threaten to deny access to public resources. He notes the Supreme Court ruling that BSA is private, urges policy change, and asserts sexual orientation is innate like race, calling for government action to stop funding discriminatory groups.
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Jim Richards
Thurmont
Supreme Court
BSA
Rayue
Letters defend Scouts against policy flaws says Walkersville writer
The writer argues that individual Scouts are not at fault but victims of bad organizational policy. He appeals for recognizing role models by actions over birth traits, stating true worth lies in what a person does with what he has been given, regardless of sexual orientation. Dave Miner Walkersville.
Bartlett Opposes Execution Draws Local Letter Response
A reader comments on Rep. Bartlett switching stance on capital punishment. The letter urges harsh penalties for heinous crimes, recalls historical hangings in Arizona, and argues for public punishment as a deterrent. The writer, Dave Bussard, cites neighborhood concerns in Frederick and mentions local incidents involving traffic, parking, and a nearby establishment named Xhale. Stacey Winpigler signs the letter.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Arizona
Tom
Frederick
Nightlife noise complaint from distant neighbor near Catoctin Street
A neighbor living four houses from Xhale nightclub on Catoctin Street describes loud music on event nights. The resident reports excessive noise and disturbance from the venue, noting evenings become uncomfortable due to the sound level.
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Tam
Xhale Nightclub
Catoctin Street
Letter on growth, impact fees, and county leadership in Thurmont
Kim Delauter from Thurmont argues the county overreaches with impact fees and tax hikes. She criticizes Joseph Berger for a narrow view and cites past budget surplus under Mark Hoke versus current deficits under David Grays and John Thompsons.
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Joseph Berger
Thurmont
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
David Grays
John Thompsons
Letters to the Editor The Frederick News Post guidance
The Frederick News Post invites letters to the editor limited by space and requires signatures with full address and local phone numbers. It notes that long letters may be edited or rejected and provides mailing fax and email instructions.
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Frederick Hewa-Post
E. Petrich
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