Cable rate deregulation bill poised for vote gains momentum
The House likely to approve the GOP deregulation bill today despite Democrat opposition. Republicans now control Congress and push deregulation as satellites and telephone firms loom as new competitors. Small cable systems under 1 percent of customers would be deregulated immediately, others after a local entrant or within 15 months. FCC notes $35 billion saved since 1993. Opponents warn of sharp future rate hikes if no competitor appears. proponents argue pricing discipline from competition and new products will emerge.
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Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Edward Markey
D-Mass
Bliley
House Commerce Committee
Jack Fields
R-Texas
Expo highlights senior volunteering and activity options
The expo in Frederick County showcased senior citizens volunteering with hospice, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and recreation groups. Ms Wisner reported five new volunteers for hospice, while Doris Walter noted about 30 seniors recruited in four years. Ruth Janssen described the senior recreation council as the largest group with diverse programs including thrice weekly line dancing at the Frederick Armory.
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Ms. Wisner
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Frederick County
Golder
Doris Walter
Ruth Janssen
Ms. Janssen
Frederick Armory
Janssen
Frederick Police Target North Market Street Prostitution Ring
Chief Raffensberger said arrests extend from Hagerstown to Walkersville with Thurmont also involved. He noted morning prostitution raids are common and pledged citywide checks, while uniformed and plainclothes officers will conduct stings. Manpower shortages limit protection, but 12 new graduates will join patrols, as the department seeks 12 more officers in the 1995 1996 budget request.
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Hagerstown
Walkersville
Thurmont
Raffensberger
North Market Street
Frederick
Frederick County board approves track repair and budget shifts
Frederick County board votes 1996 funding for Frederick High track repair to latex surface and reallocates 550000 in savings. Funds support Urbana Walkersville elementary renovations Brunswick tanks roof work and Middle town design study while delaying some Urbana High School equipment purchases. Employee Wellness program continues next year.
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Castner
Gadra
David Markoe
Urbana High School
Frederick High
Frank Strakomsky
Walkersville
Urbana
Brunswick
South Frederick
West Frederick
Middletown
Tax rate debate rumbles as teachers rally support
At Winchester Hall a tax rate discussion drew teachers in pink ribbons applauding speaker Patterson who urged not to rule out a tax hike. County commissioners defended their stance staying the course with a $3.6 million school funding increase while cutting about $4 million in broader county spending. Patterson warned of potential teacher pay raises being cut if the school budget suffers, arguing employee salaries are often targeted first.
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Patterson
Hoke
Winchester Hall
Frederick High School
Clinton weighs veto threat as deficit cuts clash with aid goals
President Clinton faces a funding dispute as Congress pushes a deficit cutting package that would trim education and youth programs while seeking supplemental spending for earthquakes in California and disasters in 31 states, Jordan debt relief, and counter terror rebuilding. House Republicans urge support.
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Congress
McCurry
Clinton
California
Jordan
Cochlear Implants Dividing Deaf Community at Bethesda Talk
At a Bethesda conference the National Association of the Deaf urged caution on implants arguing limited deaf representation in decisions and calling to slow pediatric implantation until long term studies. Some speakers noted success for individuals like 12 year old Marshall Felvey from Richmond, while critics warn trials may have financial biases and question overall benefit.
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National Association of the Deaf
Tucker
Bethesda
Lawrence Fleischer
Association
Mr. Fleischer
Marshall Felvey
Richmond
John Niparko
Johns Hopkins’ Division
Niparko
Mr. Tucker
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Steven Cirko
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PUR
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BC-65
Motorola
Unitex
Evergreen Square Shopping Center
Pat Top
Nite
Vet
Tafa
Nell
Pelad
Oklahoma City Federal
House Appropriations Committee
Bob Livingston
R-La
Hammes
Curtom
Fairview Center
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SETRA
Abe Reston
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