Maryland Legislature Advances Several Local Bills
The House Commerce and Government Matters Committee approved a bill by Delegate Sue Hecht to allow inherently low-emission vehicles to use HOV lanes at all times. The House also advanced two local measures including tax credits for farm buildings in agricultural preservation districts and removing a county jail sale reference. A Senate bill to curb red light cameras was voted down.
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Jauior
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
House
Commerce and Government Matters Committee
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick Washington
Maryland
House of Delegates
Frederick County
West South Street
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Alex Mooney
Frederick Washington
Drought prompts drought watches and conservation in Maryland towns
Maryland faces extreme dryness as Frederick area towns issue drought watches and warnings. Middletown and others urge voluntary conservation while Emmitsburg, Thurmont and Cumberland enforce mandatory measures due to very low reservoirs. Officials warn rainfall shortfall persists and relief is unlikely this week.
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Maryland
Frederick
Middletown
Jennifer Falcinelli
Thurmont
Cumberland
Emmitsburg
Silverman
The
Weather Service
Governor Glendening and Crawford announce upcoming marriage
The Maryland governor and his deputy chief of staff Ms Crawford plan to wed soon. They notified immediate family and expect to call friends Friday with the news. Glendening says he is ready to be a father again and will devote time to parenting. Frances Hughes Glendening was once his wife. they divorced last November.
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Glendening
Francesy Hughes Glendening
Crosswalk enforcement aims to protect schoolchildren
Lt. O'Brien cites crosswalk safety as a key traffic enforcement goal to shield children and residents. Police note Maryland law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and violators face court appearance, fines up to 500 dollars, up to two months in jail, and license points depending on the violation.
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Lt. O'Brien
Uso
Maryland
U S forces conduct operations in eastern Afghanistan
U S military officials refused detailed comment but said operations have been conducted in eastern Afghanistan with the aim of eradicating al Qaida and Taliban elements. B 52 bombers are in use as estimates place 4 000 to 5 000 foreigners connected to Taliban and al Qaida inside Afghanistan and along the Pakistan border. Pakistan blocks routes to prevent escape. Tribal leaders deny shelter to al Qaida. The bombardment marks a major air operation since December.
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Central Command
Tampa
Fla
Kandahar
U.S
Afghanistan
Maj
A.C. Roper
Army
101St Airborne Division
Ian
al-Qaida
Taliban
Roper
Paktian
Barder
Pakistan
al- Qaida
Pakisia
Miran Shah
Javed Marwat
Haji Rasdol Khan
United States
Local MVA tests driving skills with simulator program
The local MVA office tests a driving skills program where weaknesses from interactive tests feed the computer simulator. A 17 year old student stated the simulatorfelt like a real car, and officials noted the program aims to reduce traffic crashes among youths. partnerships with international entities were mentioned.
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MVA
Jexnifor Moots
Maria M. Fisher
MVA Operaions
FARC
Mark
C of
Israel
Besi Interactive
Germany
Billy Graham Apology Tied to Nixon Tape Revelations
In the Nixon Oval Office, Billy Graham apologized for remarks about Jews and the media amid newly released Nixon tapes from 1972. The discussions, captured in the National Archives, include Graham's claim of no memory of Jewish media domination and Nixon's provocative responses.
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Washington
Nixon
Oval
Billy Graham
Ted
National Archives
Social Security debate tempers fears over cuts and private accounts
Experts caution a gradual slowdown in annual increases rather than large cuts. With 71 million baby boomers reaching retirement ages and about 35 million relying mainly on Social Security, the program remains central to retirement planning. The average elderly benefit is $880 monthly, and discussions focus on safeguarding benefits without drastic changes.
Enron Inquiries and Testimony Spark Congressional Action
Lawmakers pressed Enron witnesses amid disputed testimony on financial dealings. Senators urged SEC to pursue legal action over insider stock sales and to freeze proceeds as the Justice Department investigates potential criminal charges. A CBS News poll showed 56 percent of Americans express confidence in the scrutiny.
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Fibat
Cot Titer
CNN
Eng Nol
Skilling
Justice Department
Enron
Hiler
Congress
Baron
Sherron
Washington
Benge Bush
CBS News
Barbara Boxer
D-Calif
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Macedonian Police Kill Seven Suspected Foreign attackers
In Skopje seven suspects, all described as foreigners and possibly Pakistanis, were killed by police during an ambush on a patrol near Butel. Interior Minister Ljube Boakovski said the group opened fire and that the operation targeted ethnic foreigners including Pakistanis and other unnamed suspects.
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Skopje
Macedonia
Balkan
Butel
Skopa
Ljube Boekovskian
Soakornasies
Pat Uy
Curgeres
Eta
Nit
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Social Security
Henry Aaron
Brookings Institution
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