Clinton weighs national sales tax to fund health plan
President Clinton floated possible financing for health reform via a general sales tax, a shift from February. White House aides said the idea is under wide consideration though no decision has been made, with critics warning of regressive impacts and economic risks.
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Maryland lawmakers hail session with health reform landmark
Frederick County delegates and senators return from Annapolis proud of a tax light budget and no new mandates. They credit bipartisan effort, health care reform, and more than $10 million in Frederick County funding, with leaders praising a productive eight to ten year high.
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Final county tally shows Frederick fared well in 1994 aid
Final tallies show Frederick County receiving more than 110 million dollars in state aid capital projects and health and social services spending for 1994 under budget bills passed by the General Assembly this year. The county delegation steered 13 county enabling bills to passage and Sen Charles Smelser won approval of a board of education membership bill not sponsored by the delegation.
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Frederick school board approves local community service plan
The Frederick County Board of Education backs a local version of the state graduation service requirement, avoiding a 75 hour mandate. Beginning in elementary grades, students learn citizenship with service learning tied to curriculum. The plan costs about $14,000 first year and awaits Maryland State Board approval.
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Kevin Castner
Jefferson man receives liver transplant at Johns Hopkins
Forrest Gray Jr of Jefferson underwent a seven hour liver transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was listed as stable but critical Thursday morning. Gray, 53, had waited about six months after a two year battle with primary biliary cirrhosis.
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Walkersville drama teacher support continues at board meeting
About 50 students and parents urged the Frederick County Board of Education to reinstate Samuel Huffer while wearing black ribbons. Huffer, charged with fourth degree offense, has denied the charges and the 16 year old student accusing him was removed from the school. The board cited a state opinion requiring notification to authorities and removal of staff after a complaint, pending counsel.
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County 94 budget review under way in Frederick County
Frederick County begins its fiscal 1994 budget season as the planning commission reviews the proposed five year CIP. Projects span parks roads and bridges with Mount Ephraim Road and Lake Springfield area improvements funded by a planned special taxing district. A disputed central composting facility proposal and a February referendum are debated while city road upgrades funding is denied.
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Inside The News Weather Sunny and warm with possible showers
The forecast calls for sunny breezy warmth today with highs in the mid 70s and a chance of a shower or thunderstorm tonight with lows in the 50s. Friday looks cloudy with likely showers and highs in the upper 60s. See Maryland weather map on Page A-2 and gardening note on Page B1.
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