Maryland lawmakers push for mandatory gun licensing laws
In Rockville legislators from Maryland rally to back a two bill package on gun licensing mandatory reporting of stolen handguns and tougher handgun safety training. Sponsors say passing the measures will be difficult yet pursue through both Senate and House with emphasis on background checks fingerprints and hands on safety courses.
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NAACP official voices at service denouncing racial and policy issues
An NAACP official at a Martin Luther King Day ceremony in Rockville challenged officials to honor the civil rights legacy. She cited deteriorating schools, unaffordable housing and health care, calling for renewed investment and unity beyond race. The speaker urged action to address racial and economic inequities, stressing resilience and collective effort.
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Fort Detrick staff lawsuits allege racial and age bias
The article reports on Assad, Mereish, and Assaad suing Fort Detrick over layoffs in the infectious disease lab during the 1980s and 1990s, with claims of racial discrimination and age bias. It details supervisor friction, downsizing amid changes at the facility, and comments by Col Franz and others about organizational culture and management.
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Peggy Lee dies at 81 in Bel Air after heart attack
Peggy Lee, renowned singer and composer of Is That All There Is to You Fever and many others, died at her Bel Air home at age 81 from a heart attack. Daughter Nicki Lee Foster confirmed the death as a career spanning more than five decades with hit records, Broadway work, and an Oscar nomination.
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Peggy Lee
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Hollywood
Maurice Seymon
Water fees spark county city water project row
Developers and builders remain cautious on proposed water and sewer fee changes in the county. Commissioner Thompson pushes for an iron clad intergovernmental contract detailing payments, timetables and cost overrun protections. Dougherty plans a draft agreement for aldermen by February end amid looming drought risks and a voluntary conservation proposal.
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State budget forecast shows gaps as revenue lags costs
Government analysts warn the 2003 budget faces shortfalls. Deschenaux and policy staff project revenue in 2002 and 2008 will lag spending by up to several million, with the general fund shrinking toward zero if current trends persist. They note potential 16 percent revenue growth needed by 2014 to avoid deficits.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rise 12 Percent in December
The Conference Board reported a 12 percent December rise in the Index of Leading Economic Indicators, the largest since Feb 1998, with two back-to-back gains signaling possible economic rebound after the recession that began last March. Ken Goldstein, the board economist, called the surge a strong signal that recession could end soon.
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Kmart Reports Year End Sales Dip and Bankruptcy Factor
Kmart closes its fiscal year with a 1 percent drop in same store sales to 5.52 billion dollars. The company faced credit downgrades and removal from the S&P index while initiating bankruptcy protection due to weak sales and fourth quarter underperformance.
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Town weighs joining Tree City program for park green space
Mrs. Pacino proposes a step by step plan to join Tree City, turn a parcel near West Main Street into a wetland habitat, and replace Bradford pears with cheery trees. Council supports study, funds pending. debate includes removal of an 80 year old silver maple on North Alley near a patio, with Gardener's ranking noting maples as avoid.
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Rita Mueller
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Mrs. Pucina
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Dry Seuss
Pacine
Dr King Legacy Marks Christmas Eve Sermon Peace
Mr Fowler concludes the actives with Dr Wing's Christmas Eve Sermon on Peace and remembers Dr King with another moment of reverence for the civil rights leader.
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