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Montgomery Teachers Agree to Forgo 5% Pay Raise
Montgomery County teachers and other school employees have agreed to give up a 5 percent pay raise next year, a concession that saves the school system $89 million and allows Superintendent Jerry D. Weast to balance the budget.
Triplets Rescued From Blaze Remain in Critical Condition
Two-year-old triplets from Bethesda remained hospitalized in critical condition this morning after being pulled from their cribs unconscious yesterday during a fire that apparently burned for 15 minutes or more before firefighters were called.
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School Employees Forgo Raises : Officials Hail $89 Million Deal to Close Budget Gap (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B01)
Md. Seeks To Preserve Land Along Shoreline: Areas Would Be Open to Public (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B01)
Capital One to Buy Chevy Chase (Post, December 4, 2008; Page A01)
Furloughs of Two to Five Days Proposed: Plan Would Affect 67,000 Workers for a Projected Savings of $34 Million (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B02)
National Award for Tulip Grove Teacher: Crofton Woman Followed Mother Into Education, Learned From Her Experience (Post, December 4, 2008; Page PG03)
Agency Establishes In-Home Care Fund: Needy Seniors, Health Workers Targeted (Post, December 4, 2008; Page GZ03)
A Cordial Closing to a Rocky Relationship as County's Top Leaders (Post, December 4, 2008; Page GZ03)
MARYLAND MOMENTS: Dance Studio Offers a Holiday Lift (Post, December 4, 2008; Page GZ03)
Lawyers Sought for Foreclosure Prevention: Pro Bono Assistance Given to Homeowners (Post, December 4, 2008; Page PG01)
Cat Adoption Event Aims to Raise Awareness of Overpopulation (Post, December 4, 2008; Page SM03)
Corps of Engineers Criticizes Connector Permit Application (Post, December 4, 2008; Page SM04)
Evangel's Backstage Angel (Post, December 4, 2008; Page PG01)
Schools Are Forced To Tighten Budgets: Dips in Tax Revenue, State Aid Prompt Cuts (Post, December 4, 2008; Page SM03)
2-Year-Old Triplets Injured in Fire: Firefighters Are Also Hurt Rescuing Toddlers From Bethesda House (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B01)
Pedestrian, 27, Dies in Crash (Post, December 3, 2008; 6:12 PM)
Four Armed Men Rob Pr. George's Bank, Police Say (Post, December 3, 2008; 1:50 PM)
COUNTY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP: Andrews, Bland Tapped to Head Panels (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B05)
: Many Seniors Failing to Take Exit Exams (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B05)
MONTGOMERY HEALTH CARE: Adventist Undeterred by Holy Cross Plan (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B05)
SLOTS COMMISSION: O'Malley Names Ex-Legislator to Lead Powerful New Panel (Post, December 5, 2008; Page B07)
Pro-Slots Group Raised $7 Million: Foes Collected $950,000, Report Finds (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B05)
SLOTS REFERENDUM: No Time Wasted on Savoring Victory (Post, November 6, 2008; Page A45)
Voters Pass Slots Referendum in Maryland (Post, November 4, 2008; 10:56 PM)
Slots Supporters, Opponents Make Closing Arguments (Post, November 2, 2008; Page C09)
Schools News
Forum Equips Teenage Girls To Handle Real-Life Situations: Tips Include Staying Safe and Avoiding Credit Card Debt (Post, December 4, 2008; Page GZ05)
National Award for Tulip Grove Teacher: Crofton Woman Followed Mother Into Education, Learned From Her Experience (Post, December 4, 2008; Page PG03)
New D.C. Principal, Hand-Picked Team Make Early Gains (Post, December 1, 2008; Page B02)
A Rookie Teacher Gets His Midyear Marks: First Semester Has Educator And Students Pushing Limits (Post, December 1, 2008; Page B02)
If Md. Exit Exams Don't Earn A Diploma, Extra Credit Could (Post, November 29, 2008; Page B01)
Crime News
Pr. George's Shuts Down Club After Shooting: Police Link Nightspot To 9 Violent Crimes (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Suspect Said He Planned to Rob Couple, Court Told: Man Charged in NW Slayings Stated He Torched Car, According to Documents (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Too Much Crime for One Block: Police, Residents Seek Relief in Pr. George's (Post, November 23, 2008; Page C01)
Robbery Plan Overlooked A Few Details: Suspects in Bank Theft Left ID in Getaway Truck (Post, November 22, 2008; Page B03)
4-County Chase Ends in Shootout: Bank Robbery Suspect Killed by Md. Police; 2nd Arrested; 3rd Escapes (Post, November 21, 2008; Page B01)
Government News
TRAFFIC ISSUES: Number of Deaths Connected To Drugs, Alcohol Has Dipped (Post, December 5, 2008; Page B03)
Triplets Rescued From Blaze Remain in Critical Condition: Firefighters Also Injured While Pulling Toddlers From Bethesda House (Post, December 4, 2008; 1:23 PM)
2-Year-Old Triplets Injured in Fire: Firefighters Are Also Hurt Rescuing Toddlers From Bethesda House (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B01)
South Asians in D.C. Area Brace for Attacks' Fallout (Post, November 29, 2008; Page A12)
BALLOT QUESTION: Anti-Tax Measure Passes in Montgomery (Post, November 20, 2008; Page B02)
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