Clinton weighs tobacco tax to fund health plan
President Clinton hinted he may tax tobacco and other health risk products to fund reform while avoiding broad middle income tax increases. Vice President Gore said such an idea is not formal policy yet and details remain undecided. Clinton spoke amid endorsements from business and labor leaders and public focus on health care financing and global economics.
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Contamination concerns rise over buried wastes at Fort Detrick
At a public meeting residents highlighted fears about buried materials on Fort Detrick including anthrax and carcinogens. Lt Col Ryczak said there is no current anthrax contamination and acids were dumped in a separate pit. A Army study notes trichloroethylene detected in several wells near Area B, with 110 ppb the highest reading, far above federal limits.
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Area B
PSC grants PE rate hike in Maryland
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved Potomac Edison Company’s annual electric rate increase of 9.3 million dollars, effective Feb 25, with total revenue impact of 11.3 million dollars and an average 1,000 kWh monthly bill rise of 2.64 dollars.
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Second snowstorm in a week hits Maryland area
A second major snowstorm in a week sweeps the region, with Baltimore Washington International Airport surpassing last year’s total accumulation and a forecast of up to six inches in parts of Maryland. Forecaster Richard Diener notes the storm’s wide reach, the heaviest band in Maryland, and expected tapering into tonight as light flurries persist.
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Impact fees limited to residential building
Frederick County Commissioners narrow the Impact Fee Task Force mandate to cap fees on residential construction. The six year Capital Improvement Program shows initial department requests at 183 million with likely reductions after screening. Debate centers on excluding commercial impact fees for now with a possible future consideration if the recession improves.
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Sweadner
Mixed signals on state mandates for Frederick County schools
Frederick County Board of Education sees unclear guidance from the Maryland General Assembly as about 15 bills push for state mandated programs or paperwork. Bills vary from health service space and bus safety numbers to an ArcImcan Diaspora curriculum and heightened accountability. The House Ways and Means Committee held three days of hearings in February, seeking to reduce mandates, while local boards urged cooperation. Continued on Page A-4.
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Snowy Weekend Forecast With Cold Highs In Maryland
Weather briefing notes more snow today with an estimated two to several inches. Temperatures will top in the upper 20s with light snow tapering tonight. Snow chances persist Saturday with highs in the low 20s. Mentions of Maryland weather map and entertainment section. Cannonnear aims to share bell pay. See Page A-2.
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GOP gains in voter registration in Frederick County
Frederick County Republicans near a historic shift in party balance, just 52 votes from overtaking Democrats as the majority party. Since 1984 the GOP trimmed the Democratic lead from about 9,000 to 51, with ongoing spring registration plans and optimism of a watershed moment. Democrat leaders counter with targeted recruitment and new tactics to retain ground.
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