Mikulski urges federal maglev office for Baltimore Washington link
Sen Barbara Mikulski urged President Clinton to create a federal maglev office within the Transportation Department to oversee a Baltimore to Washington high speed train project. She cited 1991 law and called for a jointly selected program director to push the prototype and sustain private sector support. The effort comes as Clinton proposed 646 million dollars over five years for maglev with about 30 million already spent.
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Weather hampered attendance at Frederick food distribution
High winds rain and sleet kept residents from the Old Armory surplus food distribution in Frederick. About 225 of an expected 300 to 400 attended, with 300 to 400 senior citizens served at area centers. WIC, Humane Society, Rotary volunteers and Farm Bureau aided, and next distribution is planned for early June.
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Armory
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Frederick County
Citizens Services
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Automakers oppose Maryland clean car bill in hearings
At Annapolis hearings automakers and supporters clash over Gov Schaefer’s proposal to require California emission standards. Auto groups cite a new AA M A study claiming only small air gains for high cost. state officials and business groups argue the measure meets EPA ozone goals and that regional cooperation matters. Dealers warn Maryland may lose 40 percent of cross border sales without a single inventory.
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General Motors Corp
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Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Environmental Protection Agency
Baltimore- Washington
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Environment
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Kirk Ford Sales
Hancock
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Senate
Maine
Virginia
New York
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