Bush signs bill to boost ailing economy after attacks
President Bush signed legislation to extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks and provide tax breaks to businesses, aiming to spur a recovery six months after the Sept. 11 attacks. The measure, costing about 42 billion over a decade, projects 51 billion this year and 42 billion next year in stimulus.
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Frederick city murals spark budget debate and bids
City leaders weigh 109000 dollars in funding against limited resources as supporters tout murals to draw tourism and long term revenue. Officials cite competing priorities including police vehicles and park improvements while opponents urge complete revenue analysis ahead of public debate. The project includes two new murals for the Key Hotel interior scene and a Tourism Center wall depicting a doorway figure.
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Maryland governors salary hike eyed amid budget strains
Maryland officials discuss raising the governor and lieutenant governor pay as part of a four year plan. The lieutenant governor could reach No. 2 nationally behind New York, while lawmakers would see a 4 year raise to 43 500 and Senate president and House speaker to 58 500. The plan would take effect April 6 unless rejected by the legislature.
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Bail set at 250000 in windshield death case
In Fort Worth Texas bail for Chante J Mallard 25 rose to 250000 after prosecutors described the case as among the most inhumane they have seen. Mallard faces murder charges over a homeless man killed when a vehicle struck him and his body was dumped in a park. The judge imposed house arrest electronic monitoring counseling and sobriety requirements if she posts bond.
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Maryland House Advances Natural Gas Vehicle Bill in 108 21 Vote
The House passed a bill allowing Maryland defined intrinsically low emission vehicles to use high occupancy lanes at all times. ILEVs run on compressed natural gas and number about 500 state wide with fueling at around 25 stations. Two other local measures survived votes including a Frederick Liquor Board license expansion for Middletown and a salary raise for the county liquor inspector.
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Emergency medical services fund gains support in Maryland
Lawmakers consider boosting the Emergency Medical Services Operations Fund with a $5 million increase from fines on traffic violations to balance the state budget. Funds would first cover the revolving loan program then be allocated to the Maryland EMS Systems fund, the brain injury rehabilitation fund, the Amoss fund, and regional trauma centers. Leaders urged passage citing needs of trauma centers and ongoing emergency care.
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Gilbert elected head of Screen Actors Guild
Los Angeles AP Melissa Gilbert won the first round balloting for SAG president after a bitter campaign, securing 21,151 votes or 57 percent to Valerie Harper's 12,613. Gilbert said in a prepared statement she welcomes the focus on crucial issues ahead as the rerun election concludes.
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Water fee debate stalls final vote in Maryland legislature
Gov Parris Glendening and legislative leaders discussed a water fee bill as critics say the charges hurt agriculture and clash with nutrient management goals. The committee delayed a final vote until Tuesday while amendments were considered. Environmental Matters heard hours of testimony opposing two bills creating fish and wildlife commissions, stripping powers from the Department of Natural Resources, and decided to kill the measures, planning summer study groups.
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Montgomery County adopts massage parlor crackdown ordinance
An August ordinance in Montgomery County targets massage parlors with penalties from 590 to 1000 dollars for violations and provisions to close noncompliant facilities. The measure requires licensing of building owners or designees and aims to curb prostitution linked to the shops. Authorities report at least six parlors closed and ongoing enforcement.
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