BRAC member visits Fort Ritchie amid disputed Pentagon numbers
BRAC commissioner Alton Cornella toured Fort Ritchie as FORMAC alleged holes in Defense Department figures on closure costs. FORMAC chair Herb Meininger cited a $92 million one year loss vs more than $120 million over nine years. Community support with 400 locals welcomed Cornella, urging keep Fort Ritchie.
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Faxon links gunshot to Groff death in courtroom remarks
Faxon testified that he saw blood and hair but no weapon and ruled the gunshot killed Mrs. Groff. An autopsy confirmed the gunshot entered her mouth and exited the back of her head. Reynolds faces up to 40 years and a $50,000 fine. arraignment set for May 3 at Franklin County Courthouse.
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Fort Ritchie rally shows strong community support for base
More than 100 residents lined McAfee Hill Road with signs and flags as Fort Ritchie faced potential closure. Cadres and officials welcomed Commissioner Cornella amid chants like Save Fort Ritchie, with Cascade Elementary students and local bands providing backing. Local firefighters warned of losing 5 to 10 jobs if the base closes.
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Supplemental budget adds teachers to MSD
Maryland School for the Deaf gains eight new teachers with a $160000 addition within a $64.5 million supplemental budget submitted by Gov. Parris Glendening. The move follows pressure from Superintendent Dr James Tucker and lawmakers as MSD campuses in Frederick and Columbia see rising enrollment and mild funding growth.
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Gingrich admits fault in book deal over 4.5 million advance
Speaker Newt Gingrich described his initial 4.5 million book-advance bid as crazy and naive. He said he later dropped the advance amid bipartisan criticism and pressed for a token 1 dollar start with royalties. He warned the term limits push could end the GOP winning streak if voted immediately.
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