Senate debate on health plan opens in Congress
The Senate begins debate on a Democratic health bill aiming to cover at least 95 percent of Americans by century's end. Leader George Mitchell warns Republicans face a heavy political price for filibustering, as Sen Gramm opposes the measure and Sen Helms pushes to delay action. The administration highlights 15 percent of Americans, about 39 million, still lack insurance.
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Threatened strike boosts Keys sales
The Frederick Keys see a sales surge as a looming major league strike prompts ticket orders for the seven game homestand to spike. Assistant GM Jim Halloran reports 132 Monday orders, 120 from new customers, with about 50 from Baltimore, while minor league play may continue if the strike occurs. The team has 16 home games left this season.
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I-70 and I-270 upgrades eyed for Frederick area
Federal and state officials seek 130 million dollars to upgrade 5.3 miles of I-70 and I-270 and interchanges in Frederick. Plans call for new exits, widening I-70 to six lanes, and phased construction with funding debates and potential tax options. Local leaders urge prioritizing funds and coordinating with Senate proposals.
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Weather and baseball update from NY paper
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 60s and a warm Wednesday. The New York Yankees top the Baltimore Orioles 5 to 0 as they extend their lead to nine games.
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Bell Atlantic Tower OK'd in Frederick Behind Dairy Maid yard
The Frederick City Planning Commission approved a 170 foot Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems tower behind the Dairy Maid storage yard at 600 East Street for cellular service. FAA said no air traffic interference and no risk to nearby power lines.
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Foley vows vote on crime bill this week
House Speaker Tom Foley predicted a floor vote this week on a $33.2 billion crime measure to ban assault-style firearms and add 400,000 police. President Clinton and leaders expect passage with broad support, but the rule governing full House voting remains a hurdle as lawmakers lobby amid behind the scenes pressure.
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County reaffirms Birchers meeting site
The John Birch Society plans a Thursday meeting at Frederick County Health Department auditorium. Some residents oppose using a public building for the group while officials note the Supreme Court protects their right to meet there. The group plans to show The Clinton Chronicles, catalog states.
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Middletown Advances Speed Limit Change on Main Street
About 40 residents attended a Monday public hearing on two town ordinances concerning Broad Street parking and Main Street speed. The crowd urged no change to Broad Street but could not stop officials from raising the Main Street limit from 25 to 30 mph, a recommendation supported by the State Highway Administration.
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