Base closings draft saves six billion by 2001
Pentagon head Perry says the fourth BRAC round will save nearly 6 billion by 2001 with 146 closures or realignments proposed affecting multiple bases and thousands of jobs. The plan, reviewed by BRAC before Congress, cites political independence concerns and potential new rounds if needed.
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Perry
Washington
Texas
Alabama
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Pentagon
Defense
William Perry
Department of Defense
Mr. Perry
Sporters
Fort Ritchie closure prompts worry across businesses
Local business owners fear impact from Fort Ritchie closure as owners like Mike Durazzo of Rocky’s New York Pizza brace for reduced foot traffic and layoffs. Civilians and military personnel anticipate transfers, with officials planning a Wednesday statement and congressional lobbying led by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and Sen. Paul Sarbanes.
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Mr. Delauter
Mike Durazzo
Rocky’s
New York
Mr. Durazzo
Frederick H. Essig
Tyrone Placek
Mr. Placek
Waynesboro
Ort Ritchie
Fort Detrick
Ronald Logan
Spec. Logan
John Heath
Fort Ritchie
Roscoe Bartlett
Paul Sarbanes
Delauter
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Beverly Byron
City weighs moving Frederick police to new building plan
Mayor Grimes says talk continues on relocating city police and possibly housing departments to a new site such as Frederick City Hall or Fountain Medical Center. A study will determine space needs while commissioners prepare to review the proposal in the next work session and the FY 1996 budget.
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Mark Hoke
Grimes
Frederick City Hall
Carroll Creek
Fountain Medical Center
West Seventh Street
Frederick City
Frederick
Hoke
Fourth Circuit Court
Bruce Reeder
Maryland bears the brunt of Pentagon base closings
Maryland state losses include White Oak and Fort Ritchie with 1,692 jobs to be cut, while Aberdeen Proving Ground and Patuxent River NAS gain. Fort Ritchie personnel face transfers to Fort Detrick. White Oak slated for closure after prior moves. Senate voices protect Maryland bases amid Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission review.
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Fort Ritchie
Washington County
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Montgomery County
Maryland
Pentagon
Texas
South Carolina
Barbara Mikulski
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
White Oak
Washington
Fort Detrick
Independent
Congress
Clinton
Ms. Mikulski
Defense Department
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crystal City
Jerry Mooman
Greater Frederick
Detrick
Ritchie
Ohio
U.S. Army Biomedical Research Development Laboratory
Chuck Casey
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Lead-Paint Law Sparks Debate Over Delays and Liability
Local debate centers on a 1950 1978 lead paint law with liability limits of 17000 dollars for compliant landlords. Health officials warn of under testing while bills seek further delays or repeal. opinions split between supporters and critics like Shirley Happ who call the law a failed measure.
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Ms. Norton
Frederick County
Prince George’s
James Hubbard
General Assembly
William Donald Schaefer
Techni
Carroll Creek Linear Park plan restructures commission
After a city meeting, the Carroll Creek Linear Park master plan enters phase out of the current commission. Jacob Wallace Associates will assist the new commission to identify suitable projects within the master plan. A $250,000 earmark from last year’s budget funds completion work on the creek bridge area and handicap access ramps.
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Grimes
CCDC
Ron Young
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Kessler
Jacob Wallace
Linear Park
Fort Ritchie closure bid draws Maryland debate
Maryland lawmakers defend Fort Ritchie as Pentagon bases list triggers hearings. Senator Mikulski argues for survival on military value, return on investment, and local economic impact while Sarbanes aides vow to press community groups. Local officials weigh economic ripple effects and job reallocations to nearby bases.
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Bartlett
Fort Ritchie
Mikulski
Ritchie
Maryland
Fort Detrick
Sarbanes
Bruce Frame
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Annapolis
Herb Meininger
Greater
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Joint Communications Center
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Frederick Washington
Ms. Stup
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