Congress reshapes power as new Senate office building looms
The piece surveys a proposed Senate office building with ceilings of 16 feet and lavish facilities costing 85 million to 135 million dollars, arguing it signals a shifted balance of federal power toward Congress. It notes staff growth, the Imperial Congress label, and debates over funding, while contrasting Carter’s presidency and procedural reforms that may stabilize governance after elections. In North Carolina, UNC recalls 1975 diplomas due to peeling ink, offering free duplicates and flagging potential framing issues to prevent false degrees.
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Sadat shifts troops toward Libyan border amid Camp David talks
Intelligence suggests Egyptian President Anwar Sadat has redeployed armor from the Israeli front to the Libyan frontier. The move follows secret Camp David understandings aimed at countering Libyan threats, with ties to his broader strategy against Soviet influence and regional instability.
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Rabbits Ailment Debates Amid Spor ts Discussion And Fair closures
Reports on a disease affecting rabbits stir debate among sportsmen with claims of partial infection and deaths in nests while others report no infections. Mount Saint Mary’s College fair alumni reunion closes with over 190 former students attending. Frederick County officials visit Crowrtaville State Institution for inspection. Brunswick High and Thurmont clash in county soccer with Thurmont losing 4 1. Walkersville High wins LGB soccer title with Keith Duncan as top scorer. Samuel W Barrick will speak at Repudiation Day in the circuit courtroom followed by a Key Hotel luncheon. City decor includes aluminum foil weatherproof Christmas garlands along East Patrick Street as lights approach activation.
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Nursing homes face FTC probe amid rising regulation push
In a bid to curb unfair practices, the FTC probes the nursing home industry amid rising federal oversight. The agency cites complex contracts, extra charges for basic services, and lack of visitor rights, noting some homes bill separately for essentials and restrict family awareness of rate changes. With 12 million residents in 24,000 homes, the sector’s growth continues as calls for tighter governance rise.
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Letters wrestle with metric changeover cost and term limits
Readers debate the economic impact of switching to metric measures citing higher prices and smaller unit sizes, arguing costs fall on taxpayers and students. A second letter proposes banning consecutive terms for Frederick County commissioners to curb incumbent advantage and promote accountability, urging Annapolis action and board agenda consideration.
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