Group calls to halt incineration of chemical weapons
A private coalition led by the Chemical Weapons Working Group urged immediate halting of the Army incineration program that aims to destroy 30,000 tons of Cold War chemical weapons at eight U.S. sites and Johnston Atoll, citing environmental dangers and waste of billions.
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Tokyo
Steve Jones
Tooele
Utah
Negotiations on DC financial control board progress
Lawmakers argue over the scope of a proposed DC financial oversight board to guide the city out of insolvency while preserving elected officials’ powers. Drafts indicate continued autonomy for the mayor and council with deficits revised downward to about 300 to 400 million, and potential shifts in home rule and tax authority.
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Maryland Supreme Court allows charity registration fee based on donations
The Supreme Court let Maryland keep its annual registration fee for charities tied to nationwide donations, rejecting a Washington group’s claim that the levy burdens interstate commerce and free speech. The Center for Auto Safety argued large, out‑of‑state fundraisers should bear the cost, but the court upheld Maryland’s financing of charity regulation, noting higher fees for larger donors.
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Brunswick Planning Commission Sets Open Space Zoning Hearing
Brunswick Planning Commission on Monday set April 10 as the public hearing date for proposed changes in open space zoning. Chairman Edward Gladstone said the plan would allow businesses to operate in open space zones. The hearing takes place at city hall at 7 30 p.m.
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Wildwood Park II plan advances amid housing expansion debate
The planning commission narrowly approved the second phase of Wildwood Park II adding 17 senior housing lots and a town park open space. Controversy centered on a vacant 3,500 square foot building to be removed or repurposed. A future third phase of about 30 acres remains planned.
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Clinton orders $13 billion in cuts across four agencies
President Clinton directs cuts totaling 13.1 billion over five years at the SBA Interior FAA and NASA with NASA shouldering the bulk a 3 billion cut and 2 000 jobs The White House says the move will shrink government without harming school drug programs or youth initiatives and ties to reinvention efforts while accusing Republicans of targeting child programs.
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