Maryland governor eyes Soviet scientist program for private industry
Governor Schaefer and Maryland officials pursue bringing trained Soviet scientists and engineers to work for private firms in Maryland after a Europe trip. Trade talks with Slovenia yield a $2 million medical supplies deal through a Maryland agent, with Slovenian leaders inviting the governor for a U.S. meeting with President Bush.
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Breakthrough in TB diagnosis speeds TB results
Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences report a rapid TB test using polymerase chain reaction to amplify a TB DNA segment. Conclusive results may be available in about 36 hours, compared with two to four weeks, potentially reducing transmission and saving lives. The method could reach market in 1-2 years.
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Urbana region growth plan debated at Frederick County session
Frederick County Planning Commission discussed Urbana region plan updates and a map discrepancy. Joel Anderson urged Urbana as the county growth center citing proximity to Frederick and I 270, while others questioned pre selecting a single area and highlighted funding delays for the Capital Improvement Plan and road upgrades on Md 75 and New Design Road.
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Jim Shaw
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Union seeks TB measures in state prisons
A Maryland prison guards union asks Gov Schaefer and health officials to meet and discuss eight proposals to curb a tuberculosis outbreak among inmates. The plan includes a task force and facility safety reviews while officials say ventilation and isolation practices are already improving with CDC and health department guidance.
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William Donald Schaefer
Maryland Correctional Union
Sipes
Maryland Department of Licensing and Regulation
Eastern Correctional Institution
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