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Racist graffiti has been a problem in neighboring Charles County over the past year, but few incidents have been reported in St. Mary's. In March, four Charles County teenagers were arrested for painting "White Power," "KKK" and gang references on an elementary school in Waldorf.
-- Megan Greenwell
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Health-Care Funding Sought
Maryland could receive $965 million in federal money for health care for poor children over the next five years if Congress reauthorizes a federal program that expires this spring.
The estimate released yesterday by Families USA comes as the consumer group and other health advocates push for a continuation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Maryland health officials say they will run out of federal money for the program -- which includes matching state funds -- this month.
Although Democrats in Congress are calling for more money to cover more children, the Bush administration is pushing to scale back eligibility for the program.
-- Lisa Rein
