Dems Sponsor 3.8% Raise for Federal Workers
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer cosponsors FAIR Act which provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal workers beginning in calendar year 2016.
Weapons Tester: JSF Software Late & Deficient
A Pentagon weapons tester finds software fails to meet the schedule to produce the JSF and will still be deficient when complete.
$12M from USDA Headed to the Chesapeake Bay
The funds are targeted to improve water quality, part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program to support wildlife habitat, improve the nation’s water quality, and enhance the environment.
DoD Struggles to Keep Planes Flying Indefinitely
Congress’ reluctance to abandon the A-10 has military officials wondering how to keep planes flying indefinitely.
Park to Honor Harriet Tubman in Maryland
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 established the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Maryland.
Annmarie Invites Visitors to Join an Artist in Action
Think of it as a live exhibition, living and breathing and drawing you into the action as Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center opens the 2015 Artist In Action, working and teaching in their natural habitat.
Become a Certified Ethical Hacker
CSM will offer a five-day, hands-on, boot camp Jan 26-30, to prepare IT professionals to take the EC-Council Certified Exam on Jan. 30.
Still Time to Enroll for Feb. 1 Health Care Coverage
Enroll in Maryland Health Connection by Jan. 18 for health coverage that starts Feb. 1. You still have time to compare insurance plans and prices and see if you may qualify for lower costs. Medicaid enrollment is year-round if you qualify.
Cybersecurity & Cloud Services Advancing
DoD shifts to commercial cloud providers next week and Obama announces his cybersecurity-plan.
New Liquor Store Denied on Great Mills Road
St. Mary’s County Alcoholic Beverages Board unanimous denied a request for a new liquor store to replace Long John Silver/A&W on Great Mills Road.
