Montgomery schools oppose Question D in Maryland ballot
ROCKVILLE The Montgomery County school board unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Question D, saying it would cost the schools about 40 million dollars by limiting the Piggyback tax while not reducing property tax. The board warned the measure would cut hundreds of teachers, eliminate programs, and damage the ability to fund enrollment growth and essential services.
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Postal managers' seminars spark outcry in Baltimore
Postal officials defended four day leadership sessions for 85 managers from Baltimore, Washington, Richmond and Northern Virginia costing 137000 as audits show only 66 of 100 first class letters delivered on time in the Baltimore region. Union president criticizes cost and absence of return for workers.
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MontCo Schools Open Monday Despite Columbus Day Holiday
Montgomery County public schools will operate a full day Monday with Columbus Day not observed as a holiday by the schools. County offices, state offices, courts, Social Services and libraries will close, while Ride-On and Metrobuses run Saturday service with extras and Metrorail runs a modified Saturday schedule. Parking at public garages and meters will be free.
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Baby rhino Penny born at Philadelphia Zoo with mother Xaviera
A Friday moment at the Philadelphia Zoo features Penny the Indian rhino calf with her mother Xaviera, born Wednesday. Penny is the fifth calf for Xaviera and her mate Billy, highlighting the endangered status of Indian rhinos.
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County Police to Get Almost $2 Million for New Officers
U S Representative Constance Morella announced that the County Police Department will receive about 2 million dollars this month from the Crime Bill to hire 36 new officers. The bill also includes the Violence Against Women Act providing training funds and technical assistance to police nationwide.
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Congress OKs 10 million to save tigers and rhinos
Congress approved a five year program authorizing 10 million dollars a year to fund tiger and rhinoceros conservation. Interior Department grants would support foreign projects and nonprofits. Wildlife experts note fewer than 5 000 wild tigers and under 10 000 rhinos remain due to severe declines.
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