Iraq frees last 35 POWs amid regional unrest and flush of releases
The day after Monday's upheaval reports from Iran and Syria claimed Karbala and Najaf fell to rioters, while Baghdad Radio denounced a Western conspiracy. Iraq released 35 POWs including 15 Americans 9 Britons 9 Saudis a Kuwaiti and a Haitian. six Americans remained unaccounted for and 35 more were missing.
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Space station scaled down due to budget cuts and flaws
NASA plans a smaller space station after budget cuts and design flaws. The central core shortens from 508 feet to about 300, with a crew reduced by half and ground-constructed living spaces to limit on-orbit assembly. External science experiments will be dropped.
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Byron to Seek Re election to Maryland House Seat
Rep Beverly Byron plans to run again for the 6th District seat in Maryland. She notes district conservatism remains, facing new campaign finance rules and radio time limits as she weighs an official announcement later in the cycle. Byron has $33,737 unspent funds and raised $282,337 last election with 59 percent from PACs.
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Frederick County Seeks Debt Affordability Study Bid
The Frederick County Commissioners seek bids from firms to perform a debt affordability study reviewing current debt levels against the proposed capital budget. The study will set yearly bond issuance limits to protect ratings. This is the first such county order, with $34 million in bonds planned for next year. The process aims to be completed before bond issues occur.
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Mount Airy weighs land swap with resident near wellhead
Mount Airy town council tentatively approves a land swap with resident David Borisky to gain access to a wellhead bought last December. The swap, still to be finalized after surveys, would exchange Borisky’s 1.5 acres plus three acres of BGE right of way for about three acres of town land adjacent to his property. If absorbed, Borisky may seek annexation. officials stress no watershed development is planned. The council also welcomed three new troopers to the state police resident program and announced changes in unit supervision.
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Detrick units weigh timing of return from gulf service
Fort Detrick officials refuse to predict when troops will return from the Persian Gulf where about 100 Marine Corps reservists are attached to the Light Armored Infantry Battalion in Kuwait and the 153rd Army Medical Detachment has been in Saudi Arabia since September handling medical equipment and supplies.
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Seal euthanized at Baltimore aquarium after illness
One of two stranded seals under care at a Baltimore aquarium was euthanized Monday as viral and bacterial infections worsened over the weekend. Officials said the other seal remains under observation and treatment.
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Parking plan eyed with cost savings and new site
Officials anticipate cheaper parking prices as bids raise funds for a 550 space project. Construction could start late summer and finish in about 10 months. A temporary 45 space lot will be built off West Patrick and South Court streets near the future Carroll Creek Plaza, with surplus funds reserved for unforeseen costs.
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