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Today, across the state of Maryland and throughout our country, we honor the millions of brave men and women who have donned our nation's uniform and stood in defense of our democracy.

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th,Md.) toured the offices of Coherent Technical Services on Tuesday morning to talk with workers about technology and products made in America. The event was part of Hoyer's efforts to drum up support for a nationwide Make It In America plan, which puts an emphasis on innovation and job creation.

University of Maryland officials on Tuesday announced the launch of a new test site to study how drones may coexist with jets, helicopters and other air traffic in U.S. airspace.

Last week, I was pleased to host a forum on economic issues affecting women and families in Maryland and across the country. With women comprising 47% of our workforce, and with 40% of working women serving as the primary breadwinners for their families, Congress ought to be looking at how to ensure that women have greater access to economic opportunity and equality in the workplace.

U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th), the Fifth District Women's Network Advisory Committee and other women's organizations hosted the forum at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton to find an economic agenda that works for women.

U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) spoke before Lu about "a critically important effort."

Southern Maryland's economic potential lies in the region's higher educational institutes producing highly technical and skilled workers for local military installments, according to area leaders.

President Barack Obama (D) visited Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi on Feb. 4 to highlight his goal of providing high speed broadband access to schools and libraries.