Bartlett backs tax cut in landmark federal bill
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett praised the Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act as Congress rushed it through with unprecedented speed. He argued tax cuts spark private-sector growth and revenue, while opponents urge deficit reduction as the priority. Bartlett cited distribution data to defend benefits for middle and lower earners and warned spending must be trimmed alongside tax relief.
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Washington
Jim McDermott
D-Wash
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Federal Communications Commission
Lloyd Doggett
Texas
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bill Archer
Tax cut clash marks partisan fight in Congress
The Senate work to blunt a House tax cut faces a required 60 vote filibuster threshold. Daschle accuses the plan of favoring the rich while Clinton pushes a middle-class targeted bill. House Republicans defend funding cuts and education aims, while Democrats warn of broken budget pledges.
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Tom Daschle
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America
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House
Police bike patrol training spans Westminster and park areas
Westminster officers test a wind resistant bike patrol with Keith Benefer as sole rider in summer. Frederick and C O Canal staff report mixed tolerance to hills and wind on Monocacy River bridge. Park officials expect patrols in Harpers Ferry and Great Falls to improve access, while Fort Detrick officials say the program boosts image and engagement with housing residents. In Iraq, two Americans held for illegal entry may face a lengthy appeal process as lawyers discuss the case.
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Keith Benefer
Benefer
Frederick
Shawn Perry
Monocacy River
George Delancey
C&o Canal National Historic Park
Harpers Ferry
Great Falls
Dan Shereika
Department of Defense
Fort Detrick
Looking Glass Flea Market Faulted by Town Resident
Shirley DePaolis told Thurmont town commissioners that the Looking Glass Flea Market along Woodside and Church Streets resembles a dump with antique furniture and abandoned items like mattresses washing machines trailers and disabled cars left outside. Mayor Terrence Best said inspectors have fined the business and the town cannot act further without ordinance changes while the town seeks county legal advice. The board also plans to hire two summer workers to spruce up the town and Best disclosed a serious illness treated as an outpatient at Johns Hopkins.
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Shirley DePaolis
Looking Glass
John Mathias
Best
Johns Hopkins
Orioles provide new uniforms and concessions for Keys
The Bal timore Orioles will supply the Keys with uniforms matching the major league team this year. Early fan views will come from Frederick, not Camden Yards, as the Orioles’ home date is weeks away. Excel Foods from Bowie will run the new concession stand with chili and meatball subs. A picnicking area is hoped for but only about 50 50. Over 25 special events are planned with guests like Billie Bird among others.
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Orioles
Martin
Frederick
Camden Yards
Excel Foods
Bowie
Phillies Sponsor Knothole Gang and Festivities At Ballpark
Fans can enjoy weekend events such as carnival country western beach oldies magical and fiesta weekends. The Phillies will sponsor the Knothole Gang for youths 14 and older for a reduced fee granting access to all Monday through Wednesday games for 25 cents a T shirt a free baseball clinic with Keys players and coaches in July and prize drawings on select nights. The state Agriculture Land Preservation Program spends about 9.5 million annually to buy farming development rights while allowing an acre retained for each owner and child. Helicopter Applicators Inc. of Frederick wins a three month contract to spray Eastern Shore forests for gypsy moth control among three bidders.
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Frederick
Caroline
Dorchester
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
Worcester
Carroll
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Evergreen Helicopters Inc
McMinnville
Ore
Mount St. Mary’s College
General Assembly
Reward offered in rock throwing death in Annapolis
Police in Anne Arundel County offer a $2,000 reward for information leading to arrests in the death of Kevin Gallagher a 38 year old Deale man struck by a softball sized rock while driving on West Bay Front Road near Solomon's Island Road The homicide and traffic safety units continue to investigate with no arrests yet.
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Anne Arundel County
Kevin Gallagher
Gallagher
West Bay Front Road
Solomon’s Island
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