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Article: The Daily Record Business News Briefs: July 20, 2009
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- The Daily Record (Baltimore)
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- July 20, 2009
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'Copters cost too much
Montgomery County Council members are balking at the price of two
helicopters requested by the police department. Police officials say
helicopters would be a vital tool to help them track down criminals
and missing people and would reduce the risks from high-speed
chases. They say Montgomery County is the only large jurisdiction in
the area without an air unit. But Council President Phil Andrews and
others say the county can't afford the $7.9 million investment. The
county is facing a projected $370 million shortfall next year.
County Executive Ike Leggett supports obtaining the helicopters.
Water curtailment urged
Water managers are asking 150,000 residents of ...