Congress races to finish work before adjournment
Washington APHouse Democrats barely kept their campaign finance reform alive as dissident lawmakers and Republicans urged a bipartisan alternative. The vote blocked a move to derail the leadership bill 220 to 207 while other items remained on the agenda before adjournment.
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House
Congress
Andlantian Ceandian Freer Aarind
Clinton
White House
Tim Penny
Dminn
John Kasich
Ohio
Fagan jurors urged to continue deliberations
Jurors in the trial of William Robert Fagan Sr. were urged by Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler to keep deliberating with the aim of reaching a verdict. Fagan faces charges of first and second degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of murder.
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William Robert Fagan Sr
Frederick County
Mary Ann Stepler
Fagan
New Columbia Statehood Backers Celebrate Vote
A losing push for District of Columbia statehood sparked jubilation among supporters. The House rejected the bill 153 to 277, yet backers, led by Eleanor Holmes Norton, hailed the outcome as progress and vowed to press ahead with “New Columbia” plans despite broad GOP opposition and Democratic splits.
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Washington
District of Columbia
New Columbia
House
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Congress
Senate
Middletown High boys soccer wins state 2A title
The Middletown High School boys soccer team clinched the state 2A championship. The report notes a cool, clear night with comfortable conditions for fans and players.
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Middletown High School
Middletown
Fallston
Voting on statehood split along party lines in House
The vote favors statehood with 151 Democrats 1 Republican and 1 independent in support while 105 Democrats 172 Republicans opposed. Maryland lawmakers Cardin Wynn Mfume Hoyer Bartlett Bentley Morella and Gilchrest appear among those voting for or against, with Gilchrest the sole GOP yes.
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Maryland
Ben Cardin
Albert Wynn
Koweisi Mfume
Stenny Hoyer
Roscoe Bartlett
Helen Bentley
Connie Morella
Wayne Gilchrest
House
Statehood push gains allies after vote in Congress
Ms. Norte voiced optimism that the strong showing would lift Senate consideration next year as supporters press for statehood for the 600,000 residents of the WISUTICS region. Clinton administration lobbying was praised, while opponents argued Congress cannot redraw district boundaries for the federal seat of government.
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Norte
Senate
Clinton
Wisutics
WIUCN
Congress
House
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
Year round school trials planned by five Maryland counties
At a Catonsville conference, officials promote year round education as a taxpayer saver and academic boost, with five county systems invited to trial it for one year. The Maryland Education Department offers up to 100000 grants and sets a 1994 deadline for applications, while February 14 1994 to June 30 1995 governs study and possible implementation, amid concerns of community backlash.
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Catonsville
William Donald Onhaalar
Catonsville Community College
Maryland State Department of Education
Howard County
Maurice Alin
Frederick County
Daniel Gadra
Hood College Professor Seeks New JFK Facts
Hood College history professor Gerald McKnight believes vast newly released government files may yield new details about the Dallas assassination. He teaches a course on the JFK and MLK cases, noting the volume could contain inked out material and that student interest remains high.
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Hood College
Gerald
Dallas
McKnight
CLA
Paulus Seudy
Dr McKnight
Frederick
Martin Luther King Jr
Marines at Parris Island Complete Recruit Training
At Parris Island 338 men and 6 women completed recruit training after 12 weeks of harsh drills, sleep deprivation, and constant discipline. Instructors say the regimen builds teamwork, character, and pride despite harsh conditions and attrition.
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Parris Island
H Company
2Nd Recruit Training Battalion
U.S
Yuceimac Peiults Bevel Secur
Stat
Elected school board debate discussed in Frederick County
From Staff Reports a PTA discussion is set on Tuesday about the elected versus appointed school board proposal. Speaker lineup includes Marie Beyer Susan Rovin and Delegate George Littrell with input aimed at informing residents amid the county debate.
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Frederick County Parent Teacher Association
PTA
Debbie Bostian
Wieder Tadeh County
Shoul
Washington County School Board
Marie Beyer
Frederick County Board of Education
Susan Rovin
Frederick County
George Littrell
Year Round School Debate Moves at Local Level
Frederick County board weighs an eight month study to craft an implementation plan with educators and community reps. Vice president Susan Rovin backs the idea while acknowledging no official board position. State-level momentum hinges on bureaucratic support and local communication of benefits.
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Frederick
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