GOP gains reshape Capitol as Gingrich leads new era
New House majority backs the Contract With America as Speaker Gingrich arrives with 200 supporters. Senate Republicans push for a balanced budget amendment and cuts totaling 330 to 340 billion over five years. Democrats criticize reforms as insufficient while proposing rival curbs on lobbying gifts and outside income. The new chamber sits 230 Republicans, 204 Democrats, one independent, with 53 47 GOP Senate edge.
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Misty Ridge offers luxury pet resort and spa experience
Misty Ridge Animal Resort in New Windsor charges dogs and other pets for pampering including nail tips, faux nails, spa services, water activities, and nature walks. Owners can add training, limousine transit, and lodging on 40 acres with ponds, clocks, and TVs.
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County considers conservation zoning plan and property rights concerns
Frederick County commissioners review a two district resource zoning plan affecting 87 453 acres about 20 percent of the county conservation district. The plan creates a resource conservation district with five acre minimums and light clustering and a resource protection district with twenty acre minimums and a three lot minor subdivision. The Floodplain and Stream Valley Overlay will require setbacks for new developments along streams slopes and wetlands. Landowners express concern the rules threaten property values and rights. Further work sessions are planned.
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Teachers call for stronger backing from parents amid rising incidents
A school leader notes a rise in incidents eight years into office and argues teachers are being undermined at home, urging stronger parental support to preserve respect for educators. Comment attempts regarding Ms Weakland were unsuccessful.
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Fire Damages Maryland Apartment Complex Figures $400000
A two alarm fire at Hillendale Gates Apartments in Baltimore County destroyed homes in a dozen units. No injuries were reported though several families were left homeless. the landlord promised relocation within the complex.
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Hearings Opened With Patriotism
Frederick County commissioners began their public hearings with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Bruce Reeder suggested the practice, and fellow commissioners Terre Roy Rhoderick and others praised it as patriotic and appropriate for county business.
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