| '98 Thumbnail Sketch of Townsend
Compiled By Kevin McNulty
Capital News Service
Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998
| Name: |
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend |
| Running Mate: |
Gov. Parris Glendening |
| Date of Birth: |
July 4, 1951 |
| Birthplace: |
Greenwich, Conn. |
| Degrees: |
Bachelor's degree in history and literature from Harvard
University, 1973; law degree from University of New Mexico Law School,
1978
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| Current Job: |
Lieutenant governor, since January 1995 |
| Previous Jobs: |
Deputy assistant U.S. attorney general, 1993-94; executive
director of Maryland Student Service Alliance in the Maryland Department
of Education, 1987-93; assistant Maryland attorney general, 1985-86;
senior adviser to the House of Delegates Appropriations Committee,
1984-85; senior adviser to Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, 1983-84;
attorney at New Haven, Conn., law firm of Clendenen & Lesser, 1978-80
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| Home: |
Baltimore |
| Question 1: |
What changes, if any, need to be made to Maryland's ethic laws? |
| Answer: |
"Some lobbyists clearly have too much influence, especially those trying to control the gun debate, gambling and tobacco. We must guarantee equal access to guard against improper influence. ... In addition, Congressman [Benjamin] Cardin [D- Balt.] is chairing a special study commission on public ethics laws. We expect to see legislation strengthening the law after the commission has finished its work." |
| Question 2: |
Should cigarettes be taxed to curb teen smoking? |
| Answer: |
"The research is clear that higher prices result in less smoking and fewer kids starting to smoke in the first place. Keeping children away from cigarettes is one of the best things we can do for their health." |
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