Clinton vetoes GOP borrowing bill as shutdown looms
President Clinton vetoed a temporary borrowing authority bill with the clock ticking toward a midnight government shutdown. He spoke from the Oval Office accusing Republicans of creating a fiscal standoff as he prepared to close most government operations amid the political fight with Congress.
Treasury secretary steps to avert U S default
Washington AP reports President Clinton vetoed a borrowing bill as Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin unveiled emergency moves to ensure $102 billion in principal and interest payments are met, while lawmakers push amendments to restrict funds and extend spending authority beyond midnight.
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Statue honoring veterans restored and rededicated
A bronze World War I statue in Memorial Park, first placed there in 1924, was restored by Nicolas Veloz of Alexandria, Virginia, and rededicated on Veterans Day in 1937 as the 389th U S Army Band played Over There. Maryland Secretary of State John Willis and other speakers praised veterans with Lincoln’s famed words about the last full measure of devotion.
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Snowstorm Strikes Frederick County With Varying Snowfall
Frederick County recorded up to 6 inches in Wolfsville and 4 inches at Catoctin Mountain Park from Saturday night. Other areas including Frederick city saw under an inch as a line of thundersnow stretched across the region. More snow and sleet were forecast tonight and Tuesday from Frederick County toward Loudoun County and into Virginia.
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Beauticians Groom the Deceased for Farewell in Death Fashions
In the county funeral homes and on call for prepared rooms, beauticians such as Connie Eyler age 72 with 53 years in the trade style hair for the departed to resemble their living look. They face the task with care, viewing it as service and art, while families weigh direction or rely on the stylist’s judgment.
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Carroll Creek Bridge mural dedicated in Frederick
The Community Bridge on Carroll Street is a verdens largest trompe l oeuvre mural spanning 2 000 square feet with 2 200 painted stones and 100 carved ideas from county residents. Artist William Cochran led a three year effort highlighting inclusion and community connection through a neo classical statue and painted mural elements. He praised nine helpers and his wife Teresa who led fundraising for the project set to finish in June.
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Urbana High athlete wins state championship
Freshman Liz Lowrie, 14, led Urbana High and Frederick County to a state cross country double win at Hereford High School. Lowrie won the 1A girls individual title in 20 minutes 9 seconds, after the Singapore team captured its third straight 2A crown and Kristen Ritter added a 2A individual title. Frederick County schools also claimed the 3A girls team title with Frederick upsetting Damascus.
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Frederick News Post recycled paper notice
Portions of The Frederick News Post are printed on 100 percent recycled paper and are described as recyclable. The notice emphasizes environmental commitment and ongoing recycling practices by the newspaper.
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