Greenspan sees encouraging signs economy stabilizing
Senate testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan described early signs that the U S economy was stabilizing after a recession. He noted consumer spending remained strong, weekly unemployment claims fell, and the overhang of unsold goods shrank, signaling potential for a rebound despite ongoing risks and a cautious stance on further rate cuts.
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Bush proposes large federal boost for homeland security
President Bush outlines a wide package to strengthen local response to attacks. He assigns FEMA to coordinate plans with states and locales, proposes about 2.0 billion for equipment, 1.1 billion for training, and 244 million for exercise programs to improve first responder readiness.
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Market on Market project faces funding and timing hurdles
Ameriken Investment Corp proposed a pavilion style Market on Market that grew into a six story mega complex but the city abandoned the bid after financing issues. The project would rely on grants and low interest loans with city funding for grant writing and a $675,000 building. The mayor and aldermen consider a one year grace period to secure grants, with a potential opening in January 2004 if approvals come through.
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Cattle theft reported as cattle small and light in weight
Mr. Fry and Mr. O'Hara described a cattle theft where young cattle about the size of a large dog, two and a half to three feet tall and under 150 pounds, were stolen from a barn. The animals were chained differently the night before. Detective Jenkins seeks information, case filed in 1966.
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Florida teens repel bull mastiff with pogostick and club
In Panama City a 14 year old boy named Josh Schulte fought off a 125 pound bull mastiff named Zeus as it attacked him while entering a friend's home. Annie Schulte credits neighbor Brian Wasmer and his sister with using a pogo stick and a hall club to drive the dog away.
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FBI probes disappearances of vaunted pathogens at Fort Detrick
The FBI is reviewing how anthrax and other pathogens may have vanished from the Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick a decade ago. A Hartford Courant report based on 1982 Army documents notes missing lab specimens and a GAO inquiry. Researchers discuss potential dangers and survival of spores while officials defer to the FBI.
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Dougherty seeks better dialogue with Fort Detrick
Frederick Mayor Dougherty urged closer talks with Fort Detrick about the Army cleanup at Area B-11. She criticized the 10 day delay in announcing two vials with unknown bacteria found January 7 and pressed for timely, accurate information from the base housing the U S Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Army officials said containment mitigated public health risk while reaffirming the need for clear communication with city officials. Details of the planned meeting were not announced.
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Former city attorney appeals ethics commission ruling
Former Frederick city attorney Lain Board contests a May ethics commission decision finding violations of city policy. The panel said Board represented Morningstar Foods after leaving city service and advised about prospective clients, while the dairy’s operations faced noise concerns near Patrick Street.
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