School board to discuss abstinence only sex education again
Frederick County Board of Education will discuss whether a legally permissible abstinence only sex education course can be added. President Ron Peppe seeks guidance from Lynn Carr at today's 3:30 p.m. planning session while some members push for offering abstinence only options amid budget concerns.
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Jean Smith
Linda Naylor
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Delayed tax cut might shield services in Maryland
Governor Glendening suggests Marylanders may prefer delaying the final 2 percent income tax cut for a year or two to help balance the budget rather than cutting education and health care. He planned to review revenue estimates by December before formal budget talks with Senate and House leaders.
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Montgomery veto blocks indoor smoking bill in county
Montgomery County vetoed a controversial indoor smoking bill after council supporters and critics argued it would invite excessive enforcement actions. County Executive Douglas M. Duncan cited a major shift in focus and said tobacco provisions would fuel neighbor disputes, requiring enforcement resources. Deputy and council members reacted, with upcounty member Nancy Dacek backing the veto.
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Peacekeepers push slow gains in war torn Bosnia
In Tuzla, SFOR reports slow steady progress toward self rule as local Bosnian governance shows early signs of uplift. Capt. Kristine Coan notes a border forum run by Bosnian authorities, suggesting improving governance though peace remains fragile amid lingering ethnic tensions and mined peril. Intelligence links al Qaida activity to Bosnia complicating stability efforts.
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Lake Linganore developer cuts staff amid stalemate with county
Frank P Ellis TV, owner of Lake Linganore land, laid off 18 to 20 staff as part of cash flow moves. He still seeks capital to move forward with 400 homesites and 1,500 acres, despite prior failed bond plans and unresolved infrastructure funding with Frederick County officials. Local homeowners association leader John Snow voices uncertainty about the layoffs.
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