GOP wary of quick action on spending plan
Washington AP report says the Clinton administration argues for swift job-creating government action despite deficit concerns. Republicans warn that early spending could delay tougher budget cuts, with Sen. Phil Gramm criticizing Friday morning remarks on ABC. Education Secretary Richard Riley is among officials noted in the brief.
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City woman shot in Sagner complex on Pennsylvania Avenue
A Frederick woman Sheeba Ambush, 27, was shot early Monday while walking with a companion in the Sagner housing complex on Pennsylvania Avenue. She was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital in stable condition. police seek witnesses as Lt. Harold Domer says the investigation continues.
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Robberies hit downtown Frederick in weekend incidents
Two women were robbed within hours of each other in downtown Frederick. Susan Bartlett, 38, was approached on West Church Street at 10:52 p.m. Saturday. a gun-told threat and cash loss followed though the gun was not shown. The suspect, a young black man in a dark jacket, fled west. About 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Sonya Newman, 26, was attacked by two men on All Saints Street. the white man struck her, and both suspects robbed her pockets of cash before fleeing. Continued on Page A-7.
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Aspin Hospitalized After Fevered Immunizations
Defense Secretary Les Aspin was admitted to Georgetown Hospital with shortness of breath attributed to a mild pre existing heart condition. Pentagon officials said his fever symptoms stemmed from immunizations given Saturday for a trip abroad and that he remains conscious and in possession of his faculties.
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Health care tax may lie ahead in Clinton plan
Washington sources report President Clinton weighs broad health reform taxes to fund universal coverage. Possible measures include taxes on tobacco and alcohol, employer health premium tax portions, Medicare-eligibility limits for high earners, and a limited national sales tax. Price controls for private care are cited as necessary to reach universal coverage within term.
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Oddball Maryland bills spark laughter in Annapolis
Unique, out of the mainstream proposals surface at the Maryland General Assembly including a lawmaker wedding bill, bungee jumping, killer bees, and a bill to ban carnivorous animals in households. Delegate Richard Dixon introduced a measure to forbid import or sale of carnivorous animals fed mainly on live vertebrates, with no specifics given. The Department of Agriculture sought power to declare war on killer bees as part of its budget request.
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Warrior Run coal plant sparks Western Maryland debate
A $500 million coal powered Warrior Run plant near Cumberland faces strong Western Maryland opposition as officials weigh rate hikes and job impacts. AES argues the 180 megawatt unit will create thousands of local jobs and economic growth while moving to delay start up and relocate the site.
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Snowstorm Brings Heavy Accumulation to Frederick County
Sunday snowfall across Frederick County topped monthly totals, triggering two hour school delays and long road-clearing efforts. By Monday morning warmer air reduced snow to wet or slushy roads as crews wrapped up a 15 hour Sunday shift and police reported mostly clear major routes. Weather officials noted 3.5 inches at BWI, 4 inches in Hagerstown, with Westminster and Owings Mills seeing up to 8 inches.
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Frederick High wrestlers win third county title in a row
Frederick High School wrestling team captures a third consecutive county title as top performers shine. The feature also notes a Hall of Fame induction event with seven members announced by the Quinn Hall of Fame, reflecting local sports pride amid a broader weather brief and fashion forecast.
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