White House says no chance to avoid shutdown next week
The White House said there are no chances of a stopgap spending bill passing before the deadline. Speaker McCurry warned that an acceptable measure to the president is unlikely to pass by Monday as House Republicans push a $270 billion Medicare cut and lobbying restrictions. The Senate may delete the lobbying clause, but a veto remains likely without higher spending.
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McCurry
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Senate
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Powell ends presidential bid as family sway wins out
Washington AP Powell tells close aides and Alma that the race is over after months of debate. He cites his own lack of passion to run and pressure from others while deciding not to “pull the plug” on the bid yet ultimately ceasing pursuit.
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Colin Powell
Alma
Mr. Powell
Richard Armitage
Pentagon
Powell
Board to Vote on Tougher Dress Code Policy
School board plans a vote on a revised dress code policy after winter break. Superintendent Daniel Gadra said staff will finalize changes first, refining purpose, enforcement latitude, and specific prohibited items before presenting the proposal to the board. Initial surveys show 477 of 896 support all or parts, with 149 opposed.
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Daniel Gadra
Gadra
Couple marries at Frederick landfill by Jenny Jones plan
Christopher Beers and Joan Stemler Beers wed at the Frederick County landfill where Beers works after a surprise TV crew joined lunch. The ceremony was arranged by the Jenny Jones show staff who sought a surprising wedding location.
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Christopher Beers
Joan Stemler Beers
Mrs. Beers
Frederick County
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Craig Nesbitt
Frederick Community Church
Beers
Sam Yu
Joan
Chris Beers
Planners approve Windsor Knolls APFO despite concerns
After a 5-1 vote the county planning commission granted APFO approval for Windsor Knolls near Urbana, a 250 home subdivision off Md. 75. The decision came amid worries over school overcrowding and the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance designed to protect infrastructure.
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Urbana
Planning Commission
Ed Smariga
Robert
Rebecca Windsor
MD. 75
Montgomery County
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Sion
APFO
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Joel Anderson
Wintry weather tease passes with milder weekend outlook
A Frederick area weather watch notes Wednesday wind chills made 41 degree warmth feel like 17 while gusts reached 30 mph. Flurries and a dusting were seen in several towns, with Mount Airy residents reporting possible light snowfall early Thursday. forecasters expect a quick warmup after Thursday.
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Burkittsville
Damascus
Emmitsburg
Mount Airy
Hagerstown
Penn Shop Road
Goines family saved from freezing by anonymous donor
William Goines and his four children faced a dark cold house until an unknown donor pledged 520 to cover part of his 917 electricity bill enabling the power to be restored. The gas company also agreed to a payment plan after a failed energy aid request. He seeks work after a year without employment.
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William Goines
Goines
Gaines
Singapore Lancers Girls Reach State Semifinals
The Singapore Lancers girls soccer team advances to the state semifinals as coverage highlights the Greenhouse Master Logger Program offering training and an image boost. The Frederick News-Post notes portions printed on 100 percent recycled paper and recyclable content.
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Frederick
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