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Aug 27, 2008 6:09 am US/Eastern

Panel Reverses English-Only Policy For Libraries

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) ―

The Frederick County Commissioners voted to eliminate an English-only restriction on audio books bought by the Frederick County Public Libraries.

Four commissioners voted on the issue Tuesday after Commissioner Kai Hagen asked the board to reconsider the policy. John Thompson Jr. voted against the reversal.

The restriction was imposed last week on a routine funding request for about $411,000 worth of audio books on CD. The restriction only permitted foreign language instruction to be bought with the money in a language other than English.

Commissioner Charles Jenkins says he reversed his position after receiving thoughtful e-mails from county residents.

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