Democrats see House passage for civil rights bill in test vote
The House opened debate on a broad civil rights bill with Democrats claiming an easy path to victory and potential veto override. Leaders highlighted stronger support than last year while Republicans warned of quotas and mandated preferences. The measure aims to reverse 1969 Supreme Court limits on discrimination suits and expand remedies for women, religious minorities, and the disabled.
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Washington
House
Bush
Thomas S. Foley
D-Wash
William H. Gray III
D-Pa
John Lewis
D-Ga
Henry Hyde
Martin Luther King
Senate
White House
Supreme Court
Taxpayers group seeks grand jury probe of Frederick tax hike
Frederick County Taxpayers in Action Inc plans a grand jury investigation into the May 30 property tax increase approved by Commissioners Sundergill Bowerman and Gray. The group claims Sunshine Laws were violated and seeks a court order to roll back the rate from $2.27 to the constant yield of $2.02 pending inquiry.
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Taxpayers’ Group
Frederick County
John Ashbury
Frederick County Taxpayers In Action Inc
Winchester Hall
Maryland
Mr. Ashbury
Ronald Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Sundergill
Gray
Bowerman
Reeder
Ms. Yingling
Ashbury
Circuit Court
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Dwyer
Flippo outlines flood project plan for Carroll Creek area
Flippo Construction officials met Carroll County residents to discuss Stage IEA flood control work on Carroll Creek from North Bentz Street to West Patrick Street. The project costs about 10.5 million, runs 16 to 18 months, with a holding pond, utility lines, and partial park disturbance. A foot bridge was proposed by residents, and Flippo offered to build it. bridge reconstruction begins next Monday and lasts 10 months, with Barbara Fritchie Bridge replacement planned for next summer. Residents will report damage for possible claims, and Flippo pledged a responsive, safety minded approach.
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Flippo Construction Co
Stage USA
Carroll Creek
James Wills
Flippo
North Bentz Street
West Patrick Street
College Avenue
Wills
Carroll Parkway
West Church Street
Bail Menon
Bentz
Open space plan balks at possible school site near Middletown
Two families forming the Glenbrook Joint Venture seek 290 acres near Alternate U.S. 40 and Holter Road for a 350 unit housing project and golf course. They request zoning of 222.15 acres as R-1, 59.96 as R-3, and 6.9 as general commercial. County waives zoning consistency with a school site possible later.
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Middletown Area
Roderick
Remsberg
Glenbrook
U.S. 40
Holter Road
Gail Bowerman
Ronald Eacent
Wendy Kearney
County Planning Commission
Daniel Gadra
County Board of Education
County
Ray Barnes
Ee Education
Carlton Rhoderick
Middletown
Tom Remsburg
Raymond Roderick
Maryland Plan to Raise Motor Vehicle Fees to Save Federal Funds
Maryland leaders agreed with the Schaefer administration to raise motor vehicle fees to preserve about 900 million dollars in federal highway revenues. The increases are expected near 40 million annually and to be approved at a June 26 special session. Transportation official James Lighthizer will use new revenues to retain funds and begin authorizing new projects, while debates linger on the long term funding.
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Annapolis
Schaefer
House of R
Clayton Mitchell Jr
Kent
Mitchell
Senate
Thomas W. Mike Miller
Prince George’s
General Assembly
Transportation
Jary James Lighthizer
Lighthizer
William Donald Schaefer
House
Nevers
Bush names Strauss ambassador to Moscow
President Bush selects Robert S. Strauss a 72 year old Texan and former Democratic leader as ambassador to Moscow amid fragile U S Soviet ties. Strauss reached the decision after talks with Bush Baker and his wife, framing a about to be confirmed posting as a non career envoy in a high stakes diplomatic move.
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Washington
Bush
Democratic Party
Robert S. Strauss
Moscow
Soviet Union
Strauss
Mr. Bush
James A. Baker III
Helen
White House
Jack F. Matlock
Matlock
Mr. Strauss
Senate
Kremlin
Thomas J. Watson
IBM
Jimmy Carter
Weather outlook cool with mid 70s by Thursday
The outlook shows a cool pattern with highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s today and again tomorrow. Tonight will stay fair and cool with lows around the upper 40s. Thursday remains cool with highs in the mid-70s and a continued unsettled feel across Maryland.
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Maryland
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