Clinton tax plan gains pace as key lawmakers back bill
President Clinton works to win over wavering lawmakers as confidence grows the budget package will pass. White House aides vet votes, while Sen. Lieberman and Sen. DeConcini back the plan after concessions. The House vote looms as the Senate tally tightens and the deficit reduction plan seeks 496 billion dollars in five years.
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Bicyclist Critical After Indian Springs Road Collision
Bicyclist Mark Joseph Full, 36, of Jingle Tree Court Frederick, was listed in critical condition at Suburban Hospital Bethesda after a collision with a car driven by Charles Eyler on Indian Springs Road. He was thrown from his bicycle, non helmeted, treated by EMS, and flown by MSP helicopter for surgery.
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Detachment of Detrick soldiers bound for Somalia
A group of five Detrick soldiers heads to Somalia under a green parachute as Fort Detrick provides support before their departure. The ceremony reflects Army traditions and unit readiness as they prepare to deploy in support of the mission.
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School board readies policy on textbook review process
Frederick County officials say a revised policy removes ambiguities from the textbook review system and separates textbook review from other materials. The plan would display textbooks publicly before board approval while other materials remain exempt. A vote could come at the August 16 meeting as parents challenged 11 titles claiming witchcraft and occult content.
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Frederick County Board approves discipline policy for school staff
The Frederick County Board of Education approved a comprehensive discipline policy for all school support employees after two gun incidents on campus. The policy applies to 1,400 staff including bus drivers and janitors, detailing automatic termination for gun possession and extending guidelines to all staff and board members.
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Deployment Picnic Gifts Echo Welcome Home Message
Lt Col Ralph Ghent 1110th commander spoke before an outdoor gathering with picnic trays on wooden cable spools and a parachute party with balloons and signs wishing God speed and good health. Deploying soldiers include Staff Sgt Jamon Walker Sgt James Phanmew Spec Russell Site Wadion Jene Met. Pollens to be involved in telecommunications, Capt said.
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Frederick City seeks nine new police recruits from 252 applicants
Frederick City Police will select nine recruits for the training academy starting January from 252 applications received by August 13. Hiring emphasizes a new test and a drug screen medical exam and physical agility test. Candidates must live within 25 miles and be at least 21. The department must meet a court-ordered African American hiring ratio.
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BoElis Lifts Hiring Freeze For Frederick County Schools
Frederick County Board of Education ends second hiring freeze and authorizes 75 new staff hires between now and October 1. Most positions fill gaps from retirements and resignations, with about one third for increased enrollment. New hires mainly cover support roles including janitors bus drivers food service and maintenance.
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Inside The News Weather Update Likely Warm Weekend
Partly sunny today with highs near 80 and partly cloudy tonight with lows in the 60s. A chance of showers is noted with highs in the 90s later. Sea weather and map appear on Page A-2.
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