Republicans Press GOP Crime Bill Amendments With Block Grants
Congress debated a GOP crime package proposing 2 billion dollar annual block grants for five years to localities, with reduced local matching from 25 to 10 percent. Democrats warned of pork and misuse for lights rather than police. An amendment by Schumer barred funds for tanks or yachts, while a preference for veterans in hiring was added. The 1994 law's 8.8 billion funding and various programs faced consolidation under the bill still pending Senate action.
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John Conyers
D-Mich
Henry Hyde
R-Iil
Washington
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Schumer
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Reagan
LEAA
Pat Schroeder
D-Coro
House
Senate
Valentine Day rush hits florists and card shops
Florists and card stores were busy Monday as last minute Valentine gifts sold briskly. Long stem roses at 58.95 each drew firm demand while shop staff prepared for a possible late rush. Card shops reported steady business and tips urged patience for late buyers.
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Flowers By
Roy Ltd
Ray Brown
Toni Ziade
Amour Flowers
Frederick
Panel to address child restraint safety and belt compatibility
Safety officials report three of five fatalities involve unrestrained or poorly restrained children. A 20 member panel chaired by Philip Haseltine will seek outreach to improve use of child seats and push for a universal belt system compatible with all seats, while noting older cars remain incompatible.
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Martinez
Philip W. Haseltine
The
American Coalition For Traffic Safety
Haseltine
Colella
Limited cease-fire begins amid Chechen pessimism
A limited cease-fire between Russia and Chechen rebels began, signaling a halt to heavy artillery. Observers doubted its durability as both sides claimed progress after five hours of talks led by Col. Gen. Anatoly Kulikov and Aslan Maskhadov. Military observers warned peace talks may fail. truce promises remain fragile.
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Grozny
Russia
Beslan
Vladimir Nikanorov
Russian Defense Ministry
Chechnya
Anatoly Kulikov
Aslan Maskhadov
Nikanorov
Moscow
Maskhadov
Ostankinov Television
Lev Rokhlin
City plan adviser outlines flexible zoning approach
Mr. Schmersahl advocates a visionary city plan balancing growth and environment with zoning restrictions to manage an over supplied office research land. Mr. Lehmersahl notes the plan will allow zoning inconsistencies and cannot be specific for every land use. Officials will begin three chapters at a workshop on Monday February 27.
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Schmersahl
Lehmersahl
Water line dispute may end up in court
New Market officials oppose a proposed county water line linking two treatment plants to the Linganore system arguing it would infringe town sovereignty and complicate annexation plans. Frederick County officials say the line is needed to ensure water service for a future grocery store and to consolidate plants at a cost near $200,000. The issue prompted a vote urging both sides to negotiate.
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New Market
Frederick County
Frank Shaw
Linganore
Gary Hill
Shaw
Nancy Fleshman
Fleshman
Water Service
Mansfield
Brinkley
Frederick
Frances Baker
Hoke
Baker
New Market West
Woodspring
Hill
Annexation, sewer capacity debated in Woodsboro vote
Town officials and Mr Smariga discuss annexation adding about 56 new homes at Copper Oaks. The sewer plant now runs at 40k gpd of 100k capacity, with 95 lots expected to add 18k gpd, risking overburden. Trimmer touts Smariga as town's financial solution as taps cost 5k plus 1.5k per lot. $142k from fees funds bypass and street paving while new revenue could offset future sewer needs.
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Estabrook
Copper Oaks
Smariga
Woodsboro
Donald Trimmer
Adams Street
Trimmer
Spicer
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Sam Yu
Joseph M. Colella
Mount Airy
Valentine
Itar-Tass
Sleptsovsk
Ingushetia
Ingushetian
Boris Agapov
Holtzople Oil Company
Texaco
Francis Scott
Francis Scott Key Mall
FSK
Hecht’s + Leggett
Sears
Value City
Krista Glielmi
News-Post
Landover, Md
Maryland
Prince George’s County
Nck
West Patnck Street
Frebe
Printery Wihimimer
Hydro-Aire, Inc
Bucheimer Rd
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