Lawmakers to vote on their own pay raises bill
ANNAPOLIS Md AP a House committee will hear HB783 a constitutional amendment requiring a yes or no vote on legislators pay raises The sponsor Delegate Bruce Poole argues it would boost the legislatures image and accountability but colleagues on the House Commerce and Government Matters Committee show little enthusiasm The current system allows automatic pay raise implementation unless lawmakers act to vote otherwise with compensation commission meetings setting recommendations and no duty to approve or deny the raises
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General Assembly Compensation Commission
Gerald Caplan
Baltimore
Security Council denounces Cuba for plane attack
The United Nations Security Council, after 16 hours of wrangling, denounced Cuba for downing two American Brothers to the Rescue planes in mixed terms. Cuba contests the event as within its waters while the United States accuses it of grave international law violation. The presidential statement urges an immediate ICAO investigation and signals possible later sanctions, though support for punitive steps appears limited.
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Rodriguez
Fidel Castro
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Florida
Miguel Alfonso Martinez
Geneva
Security Council
International Civil Aviation Organization
Montreal
U.S
Madeleine Albright
Albright
China
Qin Huasun
Democrats Discuss Drug War Proposals at Winchester Forum
Three Democratic candidates for Congress outlined shifts in drug policy at a Monday forum in Winchester. Dan Allensworth urged focusing on why people use drugs and boosting alcohol regulation, while David Koontz called for more diverse police and prosecutors offices to address racial disparities. David Osmundson proposed 75 percent of drug efforts go to reducing demand, and urged Clinton to appoint a woman secretary of defense to curb Tailhook risks. About 25 people attended. Republicans and Stephen Crawford did not attend.
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David Koontz
David Osmundson
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National Health Insurance
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Clinton
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Fire tax district sought in Adamstown area
Carroll Manor Fire Co seeks a fire tax district as volunteers dwindle with age. Eugene Johnson and other seniors handle most daytime duties while officials urge Frederick County to hold a public hearing for funding a full-time employee and two part-timers to bolster fire and rescue services.
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Carroll Manor Fire Co
Adamstown
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Changes ahead for Moose leader says
The Frederick Moose Lodge new administrator Randy Whitby says sweeping changes are coming to lodges nationwide. He hints full membership for women may be approved, moving toward men and women joining together while maintaining charity and community service commitments.
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Supreme Council
Randy Whitby
Thomas Warfield IV
Women of the Moose
Inside The News Portions of The Frederick News
Frederick News Post announces daily portions printed on 100 percent recycled paper. The notice highlights recyclable newspaper practices and emphasis on environmental stewardship.
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Senate approves Sunday car sales bill in Howard County
Senate votes 35 to 9 to allow Howard County car dealers to open Sundays. Bill, sought by Circuit City, moves to the House. Critics argue it expands a statewide Sunday sales ban that mostly blocks Maryland dealers outside Montgomery and Prince George counties.
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