Federal employees would get six weeks of paid family leave under legislation introduced Jan. 26 by a group of Democratic lawmakers.
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Mon, Mar 9, 2015 / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors
Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
December 18 represents a crucial deadline for Marylanders. In order to obtain coverage through the Maryland Health Connection that begins on January 1, individuals and families need to enroll by midnight on Thursday.
Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
There are just four days left for House Republicans to allow a vote that will prevent funding for DHS from expiring, and a failure to do so would put the safety of Maryland families at risk during a time of increased threats.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Federal Employees
The largest federal employee union drew a pack of strong and influential friends to a cold-weather Capitol Hill rally Tuesday, but unfortunately for the workers, the powerful aren't as powerful as they used to be.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Federal Employees
Federal legislation has been introduced in Congress that would provide a pay hike of 3.8 percent to all federal employees in 2016, which would affect the thousands of employees in Southern Maryland who work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Naval Support Facility Indian Head and other federal government entities.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Jobs & the Economy
The lawmakers who visited Under Armour's global headquarters in Locust Point on Monday saw employees lifting weights in a two-level gym and chatting over lunch in the Humble and Hungry Cafe.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Health Care & Seniors
When Brenda Oliver would have sinus problems, she'd usually tough it out for days in bed, taking Tylenol and lozenges and hoping the severe pain in her throat would disappear. She went without health insurance for about seven years.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
University officials unveiled a new cybersecurity lab in Prince Frederick Hall on Thursday, which they said will further the collaborative relationship between the university and defense conglomerate Northrop Grumman and will give ACES students access to an advanced center for research.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Environment / National Security & Veterans
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) said Thursday the Department of Defense has formally objected to the wind turbine project across the Chesapeake Bay in Somerset County.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
United States Congressman Steny H. Hoyer came to North Point High School Thursday, Oct. 30 and was impressed by what he saw in John Hollyfield's Technology and Education class.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / National Security & Veterans
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.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
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.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans / Transportation and Infrastructure
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.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Education / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
One of the most important jobs Congress has is to ensure that our nation's children have access to a quality education and the opportunities it brings. A strong education is critically important to secure a place in our middle class. However, we are not doing enough as a country to provide all of our children with the educational foundation they need to succeed. That's why we joined together last week to introduce the Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014, bipartisan legislation that would create a competitive-grant program to expand the number of full-service community schools around the country.
Mon, Jul 14, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
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.