New Blue Cross plan worries some doctors
Washington based doctors voice concern over a Blue Cross Hive Shield program that ranks doctors by computer analysis to curb costs. Critics warn the plan may favor price over quality while promising premium savings and easier access for federal employees expected this fall.
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DC Council Chief Drops Mace Ban Ties to Federal Move
Washington AP reports Congress to guard citizens against crime prompts District of Columbia Council Chair John Wilson to drop backing for a six year Mace ban and push a bill legalizing it. Wilson fended off Rep Bob McEwen’s bid to amend the Db appropriations bill and defuse a congressional debate on local crime strategies. He favored passing the appropriations bill without amendments over reaffirming the mace ban.
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Neighborhood Living Above Major Oil Spill Near Fairfax
In Fairfax Virginia residents atop an oil spill report daily leakage from a nearby Star Enterprise tank farm. About 250000 gallons of oil have seeped across 18 acres affecting 29 homes with four evacuated. Cleanup costs exceed 1 million dollars and may take a decade. Star Texaco affiliate operates wells and filtration. six homeowners accepted buyout offers while waiving health-damage claims.
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Vicki McGonegal
Star Enterprise
Texaco
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Stockbridge
Jack Maskell
Civic Association
Harry Irwin
EPA
Shawn Frederick
Star
Heat wave grips Chesapeake region with 90s highs
The Chesapeake region endures a scorching heat wave with temperatures in the low 90s and Baltimore nearing a 90s peak, surpassing local records from 1936. Forecasters warn continued heat through the week with thunderstorm watches and possible damaging storms. No heat related outages reported. power use marked well below historic peak.
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Baltimore Gas and Electric Co
Peggy Mulloy
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