House GOP ready plan to restart partial US government
House Republicans move to end the 21 day partial shutdown with a back to work plan approved by the Rules Committee. The plan would pay 280000 furloughed workers and 480000 unfunded agency staff through Jan 26, or fund the government to Jan 26 at 75 percent with a seven year balanced budget condition. Clinton likely to sign. White House seeks broader measures as talks continue.
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House Rules Committee
Clinton
White House
Gerald Solomon
R-N.y
Congressional Budget Office
GOP
Walkersville to test ambulance fee program
Frederick County Commissioners authorize Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Co to pilot a six month ambulance fee plan starting Feb 1. Billing will target insurance, with remaining balances paid by patients if not covered. A rescue club offers annual fees of 5 dollars for seniors 10 for individuals and 15 for families, exempting members from co pays.
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Walkersville
Thurmont Community Ambulance Service
Thurmont Ambulance
Edith Rinehart
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Walkersville Ambulances
Walkersville Ambulance First Due
Rescue Club
Bicycle thefts rise with more bikes on streets
Nationally bicycle thefts climbed to 496000 in 1994, up 12 percent since 1990, with Frederick mirroring the trend as 268 bikes were reported stolen in 1994. Police records supervisor Frank Stupak and store owner Robert Martin note underreporting and growing demand for pricier bikes, while a city rule fees registries at 25 cents and only bikes valued at $300 or more are entered into the computer.
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Frederick
Frank Stupak
Robert Martin
Frederick Schwinn Cycling & Fitness
Golden Mile
Martin
Police Department
Stephen Tule
Tule
Maryland Woman Seeks New Trial in Death of Boyfriend
Public Defender Franklin Stillrich argued that battered spouse syndrome and self-defense were not valid grounds in 1993 for Carmen Freidewald Hill, convicted of second degree murder in the death of her live‑in boyfriend Spec. Ryan Gesner. Hill, 29, has filed for a new trial in Frederick County Circuit Court, claiming inadequate representation.
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Carmen Freidewald Hill
Frederick County
Public Defender’s Office
Edward Dwyer Jr
Spec. Ryan Gesner
Hill
Mr. Stillrich
Stillrich
Stillich
Ball
Frederick News Post Reaffirms Recycling Pledge
The Frederick News-Post notes its commitment to recycling with portions printed on 100 percent recycled paper and the newspaper itself being recyclable.
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Frederick
Caiman Found By Frederick Woman On Crestwood Walk
Robyn Carroll found a 14 inch reptile along Crestwood Boulevard Ballenger Creek area. Hunter Shriver identified it as a baby caiman not an alligator showing the odd wildlife find on a weekend walk. Carroll’s dog Bucky sniffed but did not disturb the croc carcass.
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Robyn Carroll
Ms. Carroll
Frederick
Alligator Alley
Florida
Hunter Shriver
Rick’s Fish & Pet Supply
Carroll
Central
South America
Crestwood Boulevard
Ballenger Creek
Bucky
Bartlett to donate congressional pay during shutdown
Rep Roscoe Bartlett pledges to donate his congressional salary to charity during the government shutdown. He says it is unfair for federal employees and contractors to suffer while the president and Congress fail to negotiate in good faith. He notes long term benefits of the balanced budget plan while sharing the pain. The donation amount is not fully specified.
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Newt Gingrich
Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts
Clinton
White House
Washington
Roscoe Bartlett
Congress
Bartlett
Not done deal task force to study privatizing ECDC
Frederick County commissioners say privatizing the Economic and Community Development Commission is not a done deal. They voted to form an eight member task force to study bylaws drafted for a privatized ECDC and will discuss them with the board in open sessions. A formal vote has not yet occurred. Commissioner Terre Roy Rhoderick noted ongoing evaluation.
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Economic and Community Development Commission
Frederick County
Winchester Hall
ECDC
Economic Development Commission
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Mayor and Board amend nine HDC ordinances
Mayor Jim Grimes and the Frederick Board of Aldermen unanimously amended nine ordinances Thursday to align Historic District Commission rules with state law. The changes broaden HDC powers to cover sites as well as structures and allow acquisition of easements to protect historic, archaeological, and architectural significance in perpetuity. City Attorney Lynn Board noted that easement authority will follow city-imposed restrictions.
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Jim Grimes
Frederick
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