Clinton budget nears final approval from Congress
With a compromise at hand, Democratic leaders plan quick votes on Clinton's five year budget package. House could approve today, Senate as early as Thursday, with final announcement expected. It aims to cut deficits by about 500 billion dollars while raising taxes by roughly 273 billion and trimming Pentagon spending.
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Mount Airy Blast: Victim Charged Fire by Intent
Investigators say the Mount Airy apartment fire stemmed from the deceased 58 year old resident William Lesser Jr who intended to ignite the four unit building and nearby landlord home. He cut phone lines moved his car away and stored vital papers in his vehicle as he waited to escape.
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Frederick County Defers Long Range Agricultural Buffer Plan
Frederick County Commissioners rejected a permanent buffer between New Market and Lake Linganore. They kept two farms west of New Market on the 20 year plan as agricultural and moved them to residential on the five year map, vote split with support and opposition from key officials.
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Bartlett aide under fire as staffers allege touching
In Washington and Maryland, female staffers accuse Tim Woodford, Bartlett's chief of staff, of touching collarbones and armpits and making offensive remarks. A briefing by Woodford allies claims the charges are false while Royal says she aims to end such behavior and protect women in the office.
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Controversy Hits Rep Bartlett Staff Over Alleged Conduct
Maryland NOW blasts Rep Roscoe Bartlett for a chief of staff alleged offensive behavior toward women. The incident prompts reactions from Frederick and Annapolis Republicans as Bartlett says the staffer will modify behavior to avoid future offense. An AP report cites three female staffers accusing Tim Woodford of inappropriate actions.
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Walkersville community seeks answers on youth suicide rise
Walkersville residents gather for a death by own action prevention workshop led by Frederick County Mental Health Association. Dr Maureen Ether says suicide is a national issue and advocates better school family communication and strong networks. JoAnn Lockhart notes teen suicides rose in past decades and stresses peer support and open dialogue to save lives.
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Weather: Sunny start then clouds.
Sunny and mild in the morning give way to afternoon cloudiness with highs near 60s. Rain possible tonight with lows around 42. Thursday remains cloudy and cool with periods of rain or drizzle and highs near 50. Page 2 weather map noted.
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