Exemption Debate Clouds County Contract Controversy
Frederick County residents gathered to discuss exemptions under the county code. Rhoderick urged immediate action, arguing the existing contract is over halfway complete, while opponents cited potential conflicts of interest with Harris Smariga and future contracts.
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Frederick County
Rhoderick
Harris
Smariga
Cliff Snyder
Phil Errico
Bonnie Blake
League of Women Voters
Ethics Commission
Dam behind Lake Merle sparks county blame shift
The Lake Merle dam dispute centers on rezoning risks and funding for safety upgrades. Mulligan argues the county must cover dam improvements since it stopped archi tectural review stamping two years ago and issues building permits without checking dam hazards. The association contends developers' plans behind the dam go unchecked, leaving residents to bear costs if a reclassification occurs.
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Lake Merle
Mulligan
Singapore
Sauerbrey election challenge looms after canvass in Maryland
Republicans pursue ballot review in Baltimore black precincts after certification. Sauerbrey must prove fraud widespread enough to alter outcomes, needing at least 5405 votes. Judges may affect where suit lands. federal court offers broader access and Voting Rights Act avenues. Philadelphia voters recently rejected Marks' bid for Senate.
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Baltimore
Glendening
Ms. Sauerbrey
Flanagan
Bruce Marcus
Young
Maryland
Virginia
Rosen
Pennsylvania
Marks
Philadelphia
Mr. Marks
Senate
CBS reprimands Wallace and producer for hidden camera interview
CBS News President Eric Ober rebuked Mike Wallace and producer Bob Anderson for secretly filming a fellow journalist, Karen Haller, in Wallace's New York office. The reprimand followed disclosures that the covert video aimed to ease nerves about an on camera interview, an ethical breach rejected by CBS.
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New York
Mike Wallace
60 Minutes
CBS News
Eric Ober
Wallace
Bob Anderson
Mike
Bob
Mr. Ober
Karen Haller
Mr. Wallace
Manhattan
West Side
Washingon Post
Ms. Haller
Mr. Anderson
Washington Post
Ober
The
Post
Detrick advocates for Priority Placement Program changes
The program forces government agencies to promote from within or hire from a list of displaced workers. Lt. Col. Chambers questions its effectiveness. Local employers fear economic impact as accounts payable moves to Rome. DFAS staff will meet individually later this month to discuss options.
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Southerd
Defense Department
Rome
Col. Chambers
John Beck
Defense
Fort Detrick
New York
Miller
Frederick
DFAS
Frederick High students host language guest speakers
Mrs Parsley and Mrs Lynch praise a program helping students learn basic words and pronunciation amid rising Hispanic population. They plan to continue next year with more guest speakers. Students include Sara Carrol Tara Whalen Jackie Stamback Emily Rhodes Stacy Simon Megan Finisecy Greg Lambert Jill Northrop Jennifer Clowes and Abbie Novak.
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Parsley
Lynch
United States
SSA computer glitch underpaid millions of retirees
Retirees face underpayments blamed on an aging computer system error dating back to 1978. About 3.3 million eligible for increases and 1 million who work after retirement or miss payments are affected. Officials urge patience as they fix the system. toll free line (800) 772-1213 will handle inquiries.
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Social Security
Patrick Burns
National Council of Senior Citizens
Washington
Burns
David Certner
The
American Association of Retired Persons
Warren C. Fretwell
American Federation of Government Employees
Syracuse
N.Y
Congress
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