Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs
Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.
SMECO Seeks Second Solar Project Proposals
SMECO must procure renewable energy or renewable energy credits. This proposal seeks to meet those requirements for 2015 and beyond
Who’s Working Today?
Four generations work at Dyson Building Center on Rt 5 in Great Mills MD – a family-owned business grown from a sawmill on the St. Mary’s River.
Flat Iron Farm Auction: 30 Acres of ‘Everything’
The semi-annual two-day regional equipment and truck auction April 19th & 20th in Great Mills, has “everything,” says host Bubby Knott, and plenty of it.
World Military Spending Sees First Decline Since 1998
With spending down, defense companies are shrinking. In Washington, cyber intel gets scrutiny and a bill.
Insurers: Gun Liability Insurance Laws Aren’t the Answer
Liability insurance for gun owners misunderstands the basic principal of insurance, industry says.
Pax Defense Forum to Focus on China Seas
This year’s topic is “Rivalries and Conflicts in the China Seas: How Can the U.S. Promote Greater Stability?”
U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese
Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.
Testing Society Proposes Standards for Safe Fracking
The American Society for Testing and Materials is working to chart a safe and efficient course for hydraulic fracturing.
Hoyer Says Domestic Production is Key to Jobs Recovery
Throughout the 20th Century, America produced the goods that made the world run; however, we’ve seen manufacturing jobs decline.
