Clinton tax bill faces Senate showdown after House passage
White House seeks undecided senator Kerrey's yes while Packwood criticizes tax hikes. Clinton pushes for deficit reduction as Kerrey weighs vote amid Gore’s potential tie break, with Shelby signaling backup plans as Senate debate looms. The measure would raise taxes on several groups and shrink deficits by 496 billion over five years.
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Richard Shelby
Alabama
Selby
City closes waiting list for public housing units
The wait list for city public housing ended this week as renovations and broader economic strain shrink options. Charlie Smith Jr. of the Housing Authority of Frederick said 456 units across six complexes are being renovated and only 408 units remain available, likely delaying any re opening until next spring.
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Carroll Creek Crawfish Delight Sparks Backyard Hunt
A group led by Star Krotman and including Zachary, Bob Stein, Mike Stein, Mike Smith and Joe Watson spent Thursday afternoon catching over 200 crawfish in Carroll Creek behind Brookside Apartment on Willowdale Drive. They boiled them with Old Bay, beer and water, sharing a playful outing that felt like childhood.
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PTA Pushes Informal School Board Meetings Divides Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Education split over informal talks with PTA groups asking for open dialogue. PTA president Debbie Bostian seeks four annual school visits for unstructured discussions, while board member Norman Quist warns the plan risks policy precedent and lack of formal voting.
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Crawfish Fun Delights Local Child Says Salted Catch Is Fun
Ms Krotman volunteers with Frederick County Head Start describing a boy who enjoys catching crawfish though he dislikes shrimp and crabs. She notes he eats the tails after peeling them, a one time water play activity. Neighbor William McPeak is mentioned lingering on Page A- continuation.
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Lehigh Cement Plant to Burn Tires as Fuel in Maryland
The state plans to issue Lehigh Portland Cement a permit to burn scrap tires as fuel in its kilns after MDE approval of the emissions application. ESSROC Manufacturing is the only other local company permitted to use tires as fuel, with a public hearing earlier and another pending. A site visit is set, and challengers may request a hearing by August 14.
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Baltimore
Weather and fair notes with showers and warm weekend
Increasing cloudiness with light showers today and highs in the 70s. Showers end near midnight with lows in the 60s. Partly cloudy and breezy Saturday with highs in the 80s. Carnival items mention food rides games parade music and fun. See Page C-1 for map and details.
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Middletown bypass tops Frederick County priority list
The Frederick County Commissioners designated the Middletown bypass as the number one priority for state highway funds and urged funding for the Woodsboro bypass. Delegates said state officials have pushed bypasses to the back of the queue as new revenue sources are sought, making progress unlikely. The list, showing Md. 75 and Md. 464 corridor projects, was endorsed by the county council.
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Lifeguards help in a beltway first aid save
Two Frederick County men Jon Fish and Larry Zerne both lifeguards at Marlboro County Club acted fast on the Beltway near Pennsylvan ia Avenue assisting an injured motorist after a car spun out of control. They stabilized the victim for about ten minutes until rescue crews arrived.
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