All-night House debate over jobless economy slump
House Democrats held an all-night talkathon urging extended unemployment benefits while Republicans defended tax and spending policies. Leaders said the session aimed to spotlight long-term joblessness as the nation faced economic growth and deficit concerns.
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Washington
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Michigan
Thade
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GOP
Pew
Frank Riggs
Calif
Congress
Rep
Tom DeLay
Texas
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
Gephardt
Richard Armey
R-Texas
Bonier
Governor signs redistricting bill amid infighting in Annapolis
Governor William Donald Schaefer signed a congressional redistricting plan in a bid for population based changes from the 1990 Census. The process, marked by clashes between House and Senate leaders, splits Anne Arundel County across four districts and could trigger legal challenges from county officials who fear loss of influence. Delegate John Gary said opponents will seek legal grounds.
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William Donald Schaefer
Anne Arundel
Te Arar
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Senate
Anne Arundel County
Capitol Hill
John Gary
Deer Causes Breakfast Time Frenzy In Mt Airy Office
A six point buck burst into a Mt Airy office on Main Street Tuesday afternoon injuring no one but startling witnesses. Private investigator Michael Mills reported the deer rammed a wall and charged desks before leaping through a window onto a pickup’s hood. Town Clerk Betty Ifert and others described the chaotic scene near the town parking lot and Ridgeville Boulevard, with a second sighting reported in the Merridale neighborhood.
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Main Street
Michael Mills
South Main Street
Town Hall
Betty Ifert
Park Avenue
Ridgeville Boulevard
Mr. Mills
Carroll Creek Park master plan shown to Frederick officials
Frederick officials reviewed a concept for the Carroll Creek Park master land use plan guiding downtown development into the 21st century. The 1.7 mile park runs from Baker Park to the Freder ick Fairgrounds with open space at ends and mixed use in the center. The plan, prepared by Jacobson Wallace and Associates, was recommended by the Carroll Creek Commission and will be subject to a public hearing on November 7 with last minute changes at a November 5 meeting.
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Carroll Creek Park
Paul Gordon
Baker
Jon Kreissig
Almer Maé James Viuties
East Patrick and Highland Streets
Potomac Edison Electric Co
Stuart Wallace
Opposition to Free State proposal in Point of Rocks dispute
Frederick County residents led by Halt Imported Trash oppose Free State Recycling Systems Inc plan to locate a large trash center in Point of Rocks on Tuscarora Road. The HIT letter criticizes hauling outside trash and urges commissioners to reject the project, while Free State attorney Ralph Gordon accuses HIT of ignoring recycling benefits and warns of court action if county approvals are violated.
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HIT
Gordon
Point of Rocks
Tuscarora Road
Reich
Ford Road
New Market
Free State Corp
County Board of Commissioners
New Market residents oppose proposed recycling center plan
New Market residents express concern over Free State Recycling Systems Inc. plans to locate a second operation at Intercoastal Industrial Center off I-70 across from New Market. They oppose hauling out-of-county trash into Frederick County and call the proposal vague. City leaders and civic association members doubt the compromise benefits the county and fear increased waste flow to their area.
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New Market
Free State Recycling Systems Inc
Point of Rocks
Intercoastal
I-70
Frederick County
Frank Shaw
Weather update with fog and mild temperatures
Patchy dense fog develops after midnight with lows in the mid 50s and clouds throughout Friday. Morning fog gives way to partly sunny by early afternoon as highs reach the low to mid 60s. Maryland weather and page featuring roadside markets with pumpkins for picking.
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Bok approves truancy program in Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Education backed a three year pilot plan to let police issue civil citations to students missing school during hours with no permission. The program, tied to state legislation amending the compulsory attendance law, aims to boost attendance and reduce juvenile crime, with referrals to juvenile services for continued absences.
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General Assembly
Maryland Crime Watch Education Committee
Frederick
Carroll
Carroll County
Juvenile Services Administration
Juvenile Services
Juvenile Court
Crime Watch
Maryland
David Markoe
Min Leong
Dr Denton to retire as head of Maryland School for the Deaf
Maryland School for the Deaf students and faculty mourn the retirement announcement of MSD head of school Dr David Denton after 25 years. He informed the board and told 340 full time students of plans to retire July 1, with campuses in Frederick and Columbia. Faculty and students praise his dedication and his role in establishing total communication at MSD.
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Ennar
David Denton
MSD Middle School
James Angell
Maryland
Angell
MSD
Denton
Belinda Monigan
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