Blog Post
December 16, 2011
An initiative of the Commander, Navy Installations Command aims to reduce the Navys footprint by 25 percent, but Pax Rivers focus on "future readiness" seems to place the installation in the "safe zone," at least for now, said Chairman Kevin F. Kelly of the Federal Facilities Advisory Board, which was appointed by Gov. Martin OMalley (D).
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
December 12, 2011
If, as Republicans say, a small tax increase on millionaires and billionaires is "class warfare," how should we characterize a continuing barrage of proposals aimed at another class of people the federal workforce?
Issues:
Federal Employees
December 12, 2011
The House plans to vote Tuesday afternoon on tax relief legislation that would extend the federal pay freeze and require government workers to contribute more to their pensions.
Issues:
Federal Employees
October 20, 2011
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer visited the College of Southern Marylands Center for Trades and Energy Training and said the centers efforts prove that many in the area are working hard to make it in America.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
October 18, 2011
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D: MD 5th, House Minority Whip) emphasized the need for skilled workers and American manufacturing during a visit to the College of Southern Maryland Center for Trades and Energy Training on Monday afternoon.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
October 18, 2011
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D: MD 5th House Minority Whip) hosted a town hall meeting at Westlake High School on Monday night to discuss jobs and other issues.
September 26, 2011
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster Prince Georges economic presence in Africa, county officials hosted a roundtable discussion Monday on emerging business opportunities in the newly formed South Sudan.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
September 19, 2011
Federal employee unionslashed out at President Barack Obama'sproposal Mondayto make civilian federal workers contribute more of their pay to their retirement plans as part of a proposal to trim budget deficits.
Issues:
Federal Employees
August 26, 2011
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D: MD 5th) spoke about capacity improvements on Brandywine Road on Thursday afternoon in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Brandywine Road.