Clinton unveils recovery plan with energy tax and tax hikes
President Clinton proposes a four year plan pairing 250 billion dollars in new taxes with equal spending cuts, a 31 billion stimulus package, and broadened taxes on high earners while protecting workers earning under 30 thousand with a boosted earned income credit. Officials say the plan faces criticism as markets react to higher taxes and deficits. In separate report, Pranksters drain Trappe water tank twice, leaving 1,000 residents temporarily without water and forcing quick restoration from wells and municipal supply.
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Clinton
Peter J. Canelo
Natwest Securities Inc
Senate
Bob Dole
White House
George Stephanopoulos
Mr. Clinton
Dee Dee Myers
Washington
Congress
Bush
Business Week
Congressional
Trappe, Md
Croswell
Winter Weather Advisory and Storm Impacts Persist Across County
National Weather Service extended advisories from Carroll County westward for snow and sleet while a gale warning rode the Atlantic Coast and a small craft advisory veered over the Chesapeake Bay. Wednesday opened sunny and cold with 30s and a windchill near zero.
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National Weather Service
Carroll County
Atlantic Coast
Chesapeake Bay
Ken Shaver
Obituary: Mrs. Cora Lee Smith 64 in Middletown
Mrs. Cora Lee Corky Smith aged 64 of 7303 N Beechtree Drive Middletown died Tuesday evening February 16 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Dwayne M. Smith. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Robert E. Dailey Son Frederick funeral home 1201 N Market St.
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Cora Lee
Corky” Smith
Beechtree Drive
Middletown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Dwayne M. Smith
Frederick
Robert E. Dailey & Son
N. Market St
Board approves four period day plan across four high schools
The Board of Education endorses a four period day similar to Gov Thomas Johnson High School. Singanore Frederick Brunswick and Heather Ridge high schools will start this fall. Principal Dr Michael Riley notes strong support for the %-minute class days as students and teachers benefit from extended lectures and lab work.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Singanore
Frederick
Brunswick
Heather Ridge
Michael Riley
Maryland debate on cost sharing for child wellness care
Health advocates warn high cost sharing deters low income families from child wellness checks. Dr. Brooklyn cites Maryland breast cancer rates and low mammogram uptake due to test costs. Insurance lobbyists tout cost sharing, while lawmakers weigh keeping copays versus deductibles.
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Stern
Robert Brooklyn
American Cancer Society
Maryland
Brooklyn
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Devin Doolan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
National Capital Area
Thomas O'Reilly
Prince George’s
Maryland Chamber
Miles Cole
Derr
Hughes Seeks Unity and Growth in Frederick Mayoral Bid
Frederick mayoral hopeful Hughes outlines priorities to accelerate East Street extension and airport development, address west of U S 15 neglected areas, and unite diverse economic and cultural groups. Former Republican, switched to Democrat last year to run. He has served on the Charter Board and Maryland State Arts Council and helped found Advocates for the Homeless. Has lived in Frederick since 1984.
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East Street
Frederick
U.S. 15
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Frederick County
Advocates For the Homeless
Maryland State Arts Council
Martinsburg Man Shot Dead Near South Mountain Monument
The body of Timmy Donald Sanders, 32, of Martinsburg, was found Feb 9 near the Civil War monument at the crest of South Mountain. An autopsy showed three gunshot wounds. Investigators from Maryland aided West Virginia police who are still identifying suspects and motives. Sanders worked at a Williamsport tannery and left behind a young daughter, supported by his parents.
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Timmy Donald Sanders
Martinsburg
South Mountain
Gary Griffith
West Virginia Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Griffith
Sanders
West Virginia
Maryland
Frederick
Ray Wojcik
Mr. Sanders
W.B. Byron Tannery
Williamsport
Rocky Glen
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Boe
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Longmeadow Optical
Mark Farbman
Rosehill Plaza
Opossumtown Pike
Ash
Urbana Pike
Routzahn’s
Francis Scott Key Mall
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