Death penalty debate echoes across Montgomery delegates
In Montgomery discussions the death penalty draws strong opinions from policymakers. Advocates note racial disparities and DNA exonerations while supporters urge swift, certain punishment for egregious crimes. Leaders discuss reforms, timing, and the scope of capital punishment.
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Land swap eyed to expand Gambrill park and camp plan
Eight acres may transfer to extend Yellow Trail and create a two mile loop at Gambrill State Park with a donation rather than sale. State and local approvals plus a public vote are needed. Separate talks involve a larger watershed transfer near Hamburg Road to enlarge the park, while Girl Scouts pursue a long term campground lease on Hamburg Road and Gambril Park Read land with camping facilities and a funded drive aiming for summer 2002.
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Girl Scouts
Rosalyn Ward
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Solar energy growth prompts Cheney task force plan
President Bush backs a new energy strategy with a focus on solar power amid concern that California's power crisis may spread. Solar energy is highlighted as a clean no noise no emission option with global potential, while Solarex emphasizes large scale solar panel production and expansion toward a $1 billion turnover by 2007.
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Weather outlook for Frederick County eases into uncertain winter terms
Groundhog report cited with mixed signals about winter’s remaining course. Forecasters from Camp and the National Weather Service expect mostly sunny today, periods of snow showers Friday, and increasing clouds with a chance of snow Monday. The piece also notes unrelated film and TV mentions and spans several disjointed fragments from a wire service-style fragment.
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Fed Signals Rate Cuts Through March To June Plan
The Fed vows to do whatever it takes to ward off recession and curb inflation by cutting rates a quarter point at its March, May, and June meetings. The funds rate would drop to 4.75 percent, with other economists proposing varied timing but a shared expectation of cuts.
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Incomes and spending up as Fed eases rates
The report notes a mixed economy with incomes rising and consumer spending faltering. The Dow Jones rose about 15 points after Thursday’s trading while Nasdaq slowed, as the Fed cut rates by another half point seeking to curb recession fears. Economists foresee further reductions to bolster confidence and sustain growth.
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