Lawmakers poised to oppose two Glendening Cabinet nominees
Annapolis lawmakers from Frederick County say they will vote against two cabinet nominees, Michael Knapp and Frank Stegman, due to concerns over a Prince George's County pension plan that granted enhanced retirement benefits. Senator Ferguson seeks frank answers and integrity assurances before voting, while Senator Derr signals a likely no pending committee questions.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
Parris Glendening
Tim Ferguson
John Derr
Michael Knapp
Frank Stegman
Prince George’s County
Knapp
Glendening
Ferguson
Senate
Derr
Martin Brown
Brown
Durable goods orders rise 0.6 percent in January
U S factories posted a 0.6 percent jump in January durable goods orders, reaching 163.1 billion dollars. December was revised higher to 1. but analysts had expected a drop of 1 percent or more.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Cullen Seeks Timely Compliance With Private Corrections Contract
Legislators led by Mrs Hoffman pressed for a failing private corrections program to succeed. Auditor Simms said about one third of audit problems were fixed by last month and set a March deadline to fix the rest, vowing aggressive completion.
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Simms
Hoffman
Hoffmn
Review of school construction methods debated in Washington state
An architect notes Washington state requires state funded projects to undergo review. Elinor Lakin, who has worked with Washington County schools, recalls the county asked her years ago to compare traditional school construction with modular designs.
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Washington State
Elinor Lakin
Washington County
Emissions waivers and construction funding debated in Maryland
The discussion covers a 250 cap for emissions tests this year and allowing repairs within 30 days prior to testing to count toward waivers, replacing current post-test repair rules. A House committee vote followed Senate hearings, while modular versus conventional construction and lease back options are weighed for school building. Potential foundation donations could fund efforts with a separate board to manage funds.
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House
Senate
Judicial Proceedings
Stenzler
Frederick County
Baltimore County
Board of Education
Kristi Neal Planned To Transfer To Shepherd College
Kristi Neal aimed to study activities director training at a nursing home in West Virginia. She planned to attend FCC full time while working full time to support herself, showing dedication and high, achievable goals. Family remembers her as hard working and well loved.
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Shepherd College
West Virginia
Kristi
Ms. Neal
FCC
Dotty Neal
Ms Neal
Maryland officials face scrutiny over pension plan appointees
Lawmakers pressed the Knapp and Stegman nominations as up to 60 private citizens prepared to oppose them. Governor Glendening and Attorney General Curran weighed in on pension rules, while questions about sworn testimony and involuntary separation highlighted political tension over the plan and term limits.
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Young
Knapp
Stegman
Glendening
Maryland
J. Joseph Curran
Prince George’s
Curran
Grendening
Gramm First to Formally Enter 1996 Presidential Race
Senate Republican Phil Gramm announces for president at Texas A&M promising to end federal affirmative action and balance the budget in four years. He vows to stop deficit spending, oppose UN troop deployments, and run for re-election only if the budget is balanced. Gramm travels to Georgia and New Hampshire after the Texas address.
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John King
College Station, Texas
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Texas A&m University
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Senate
Bob Dole
Sens
Texas
Georgia
New Hampshire
Republican Congress
Bill Clinton
Vietnam
United Nations Command
Dickie Flatt
Flatt
Mexia
Markets wobble as 4000 Dow is labeled media event
Stocks abroad show weakness after durable goods rise surprises analysts. U S factory orders up 0.6 percent in January, boosting bonds slightly. The Dow hovers near 4000 while overseas markets diverge. DAX flat, Tokyo's Nikkei falls about 2 percent, and London's FTSE 100 slips mid-session.
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Larry Wachtel
Prudential Securities
Europe
Commerce Department
U.S
Wachtel
Tokyo
London
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