Bartlett Says Moscow Briefing On Missile Defense Successful
Rep Roscoe Bartlett led a March 12 16 briefing in Moscow for the Russian Duma with Kurt Weldon and six other lawmakers and staff. He said the purpose was to reassure leaders that the U S system is not aimed at Russia and will defend against China North Korea Iran Iraq India and Pakistan. He noted Russia’s secrecy and warned that the system could threaten SALT I while stressing SDI research already done under Reagan and a three year development timeline.
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Home Show '99 Draws a Diversified Crowd
The 24th Annual Home Show at Frederick Fairgrounds drew hundreds despite cold wet weather. Attendees toured booths on tools, cabinetry, pools, landscaping, heating and cooling, and financing, with contractors and lenders featured. Contests included Builder Olympics and raffles for vacations and a Jeep Cherokee, while exhibitors promoted sunrooms decks and home improvement ideas.
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Overtime fraud probe rocks Baltimore Public Works
Mayor Kurt Schmoke asked state prosecutors to investigate possible overtime fraud in a Baltimore Public Works division after anonymous letters alleged inflated overtime and kickbacks to a supervisor. The Sun cites sources about workers earning up to 60000 extra overtime last year and reports a raid on a department supervisor and a suspension.
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Rainy week ahead with cooler highs in Frederick
The Frederick News-Post reports persistent rain across Sunday leaving streets soggy and temperatures in the low forties. Forecasts call for a wet week with possible showers Tuesday through Friday and daily variations in wind and temperatures, including a record March high of 78 set in 1952 and a record low of 15 in 1986.
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Avalanche in Turnagain Pass Kills One, Seven Missing
An avalanche at Turnagain Pass Recreation Area in Alaska killed one person and left up to seven others missing. Alaska State Troopers reported the slide occurred around 4 p.m. as searchers and helicopters converged on the area. Private groups Chugach Powder Guides and Alaska Mountain Rescue joined the rescue effort, with the Alaska Army National Guard also deploying a unit to the pass.
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Crowded agenda on tap for House and Senate this week
ANNAPOLIS AP lawmakers return to Annapolis Monday facing a packed agenda. Key issues include abortion, gay rights, a cigarette tax hike, electric deregulation, and the state budget. The Senate weighs tax cuts and a consumer protection fund, while the House advances a 50 cent cigarette tax hike and a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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Maryland General Assembly faces key 1999 budget and ethics bills
Annapolis AP reports the 1999 Maryland session focuses on the governor's 17.7 billion budget with House passage and Senate debate upcoming. Ethics bills HB1 SB1 regulate lobbyist gifts and outside employment. both chambers pass differing versions needing reconciliations.
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