Y2K fears trigger homemaker stockpile in Columbia
Columbia analysts say fears of a 2000 computer meltdown are exaggerated yet many families prepare for possible disruption. Mary Erickson and others stockpile a year's supply of food and water, buy generators, kerosene, batteries, and even consider firearms. Gartner Group notes the risk is not total catastrophe but urges five days of supplies and basic readiness.
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Maryland pension costs rise up to eighty million
Maryland faces up to 80 million more annually for state pensions due to outdated life expectancy tables and erroneous assumptions on unused sick leave and military service credits. Legislators accuse officials of poor handling, with Milliman and Robertson noting worst case costs though updates may reduce figures this week.
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Maryland kids health program surges past early enrollment
In Maryland the Children's Health Program, aimed at 60 000 low income children and pregnant women, enrolled about 30 946 children and 74 pregnant women in five months. Officials cite swift rollout with expanded federal support while lawmakers weigh adding more families and offsetting costs with tobacco settlement funds.
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Michael E. Busch
Anne Arundel
House
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