Police say racial profiling not local problem amid bill debate
Frederck County officials question a proposed statewide measure to curb race based traffic stops. Sheriff Jim Hagg and police leader May Raffensberger say the bill will not end profiling, while Suzanne Smith of the American Civil Liberties Union urges data collection and accountability. Frederck Police began collecting stop data 14 months ago, with little change in numbers. Continued on Page A- Lu.
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Bush tax plan faces expansion by GOP and lobbyists
Republican leaders and lobbyists say they support President Bush's proposed tax cut but will push to add their own priorities. Bush outlines a 1.6 trillion, 10 year package aimed at economic growth, with plans to mirror his campaign stance yet allow changes during the process. Democrats decry the plan as expensive and skewed to the rich, while Republicans push broader expansion and immediate action.
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Dot com job cuts spark outsourcing surge across region
Industry layoffs hit January with 15 448 Internet workers laid off at 120 firms, the worst month in the dot com implosion. Washington area firms like Swift Systems see demand for outsourcing grow as companies reassign tasks to private contractors while high tech hiring remains needed.
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Snow removal at Cabin Fever tents under snow load
Marcial Sanchez of United Rentals clears heavy wet snow from the roof of large tents at the Frederick Fairgrounds. The tents are being set up for this weekend's Cabin Fever craft show. Removal aims to prevent canvas damage from the snow load.
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Maryland couple wins 190000 Big Gain lottery prize
A Frederick couple braved snow to Baltimore to claim a $190,000 Big Gain lottery prize. They bought the ticket at Festival Liquors, stayed anonymous, and said they may invest, vacation, and buy a new house with the winnings. Weather outlook notes clear skies today with near 50s, warming into the weekend with near 60 Friday.
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Emmitsburg imposes nine month moratorium on towers
Emmitsburg town council approved a nine month moratorium on building communications towers to allow time for drafting a regulating ordinance. Mayor William Carr said the measure buys time to address federal rules and local concerns. The vote was unanimous. The board also extended a water tap and sewer hookup discount to schools within town limits, cutting fees from 72 798 to 18 198 across 182 fixtures, with private school extension debated by Commissioner James Hoover.
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