Maryland considers tax cuts amid budget debate
The state faces limited tax relief as legislators debate a budget plan that would boost public school funding by 16. billion to 2.64 billion while avoiding funding Thornton Commission recommendations. University budgets shrink by 63 million, security spending rises 24 million, and Medicaid and safety nets gain. Frederick County aid climbs 41 percent to 186.7 million, with school funding and transportation increases noted. Opposition from House and Senate leaders centers on tax cuts during a recession, with Republicans arguing for refunds to taxpayers and cautions on rural impact. Lawmakers warn against backfilling surpluses and long term overspending for future generations.
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Induy
Thornton Commission
Glendesing
Frederick County
Weeds Community College
State House
House
Alfred Redmer
Baltimore
Senate
Lowell Stoltafus
Somerset
Glendening
Maryland
David Brinkley
Frederick
Alex Mooney
Washington
Louise Snodgrass
Paul Stull
Stull
Timothy Ferguson
Frederick Carrall
Baltimore-Washington
Sue Hecht
Fredericks Washington
House of Delegates
Howard J? Rawlings
Luesday
Fire destroys three story building in Braddock Heights
Firefighters contained a blaze at a Braddock Heights three story building, injuring no residents but killing one car occupant and causing $80,000 damage. Tim McTighe Sr and State Fire Marshals Crowded residents evacuated as Red Cross provided shelter. Residents describe smoke and flames from the basement with a dryer origin. several families sought aid.
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Timoky
Red Cross
McTighe
Tim Warner
Sarina Hart
al Espinoza
Dickerson
Espinoza
Jamile Daily
Mr. Daily
Braddock Heights
Daily
Heidi Beall
Kalie Frey
Kenzie
Jack Russell
Ms. Prey
Poole Joins Maryland Parks Advisory Commission
J Melvin Poole, superintendent of Catoctin Mountain Park Thurmont, was named to Maryland's Parks Advisory Commission joining eight others led by chairman Marion Schwartz of Montgomery County. The panel aims to improve and promote the state park system while governor Parks Glending emphasizes preserving natural resources for future generations. Separately, a Damascus High School teacher Ms Frey described a displaced morning and evacuation situation with support from friends Donatella Clark as multiple emergency departments responded to the incident in Carroll Manor and surrounding towns.
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Gov Parks Glending
Frederick Cuanty
J. Melvin Poole
Catoctin Mountain Park
Thurmont
Camin
Syste
Marion Schwartz
Mont
Gomery County
Maryland
Ms. Frey
Damascus High School
Renzie
Donatella Clark
Independent Hose
Carroll Manor
Junior Jefferson
United
Citizen
Fort Derrick
Middletown
Myersville
Boonsboro
American fighter Lindh to be brought to United States
Attorney General John Ashcroft said John Walker Lindh, the American captured while with the Taliban, will be transferred from custody at sea to face charges in the United States. Court records depict his evolution from California youth to Taliban fighter and his links to Osama bin Laden’s network.
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Washington
John Walker Lindh
United States
John Ashcroft
Lindh
Ashcroft
Muslin
California
Afghanistan
U.S
New York
Osama bin Laden
Sindh
bin Laden
al- Qaida
Zavarlas Moussaoui
Davidh
Alexandria
Taliban
Bush
Agarn
Wnat
Friends Fave
Marin County
San Franscisco
Suleyman
Marilyn Waller
Frank Lindh
Asheroil
Asherpil
White House
Ari Fleischer
National Security Council
Justice Department
Pentagon
State Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Patrick Janhy
D-Vl
Mazar e-Sharif
CIA
Johnny Miehasedin
Weather shifts as Frederick sees variable snows
Weather shifts affect Frederick with warmer days and less overall snow. Latcille Beale notes winters here are drier than usual and farmers need moisture. She cites Maryland's position between warm and cold fronts and hopes for more rain or snow to satisfy locals and protect crops.
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Ski Liberty
Mx Whiteamh
Frederick
Frederick County
Royal Weather
Latcille Beale
Mrs. Beale
Maryland
Centennial Church Revives with Contemporary Saturday Service
Centennial United Methodist Church in downtown Frederick shifts from stalled growth to a thriving contemporary service on Saturdays attracting many first timers and nonmembers. The church, relying on new staffing and outreach such as counseling and a food program, aims to draw diverse residents and revitalize its mission while seeking seed money and grants.
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Niieazo
Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church
Centennial
Methodist
Sail Centennial
George Earle
Frederick
Second Street Church
Tev
Marie
Frederick Rescue Mission
Mort
Earle
Mike Albro
Qiat
Mike
Regear
Albro
George
Christ
Hany
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Pape
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Parks Advisory Comission
Ascoriated Press
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U.M. Church
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