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November 15, 2010
Carmera Thomas says she loves nature and majored in biology in college. But the job market's so tough, she's been working part time in a restaurant since graduating in May.
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Jobs & the Economy
November 11, 2010
Foreclosure filings across the U.S. were down 4 percent last month from Septembers figures, the online marketing group RealtyTrac has reported.
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Jobs & the Economy
November 11, 2010
Here's what the troubled Potomac River needs to get healthy, according to a report released Thursday by a group devoted to protecting it: more forests and farmland to filter toxic rainwater.
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Environment
November 10, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) reminded service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan that they have untilDecember 3, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Department of Defense estimates that 145,400 troops are eligible, and the Services have paid out 67,000 claims for a total of $251 million. Eligible personnel can go to www.defense.gov/stoploss for more information, or to submit a claim.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
November 10, 2010
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day.
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National Security & Veterans
November 10, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) reminded service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan that they have until December 3, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Department of Defense estimates that 145,400 troops are eligible, and the Services have paid out 67,000 claims for a total of $251 million.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
November 8, 2010
Maryland moved one step closer to a possible wind farm off Ocean City with a federal agency's announcement Monday that it is looking for companies interested in erecting and operating turbines on the outer Continental Shelf, along the state's slice of the Atlantic Coast.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
Environment
November 4, 2010
Environmental groups, the military and government organizations have teamed to restore several parcels of shoreline in an effort to return the Potomac River to its natural state.
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Environment
November 4, 2010
In an effort to attract more businesses and people to the city's downtown district, the Laurel City Council is fielding applications for $30,000 in grant funding.
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Jobs & the Economy