Bolden Rides ‘Soft Power’ to NASA and Beyond
Former NASA administrator and Marine Corp test pilot Charles Bolden, in a personable webinar, “My Journey to NASA and Becoming a Soft Power Advocate,” described how soft power defined his path toward success and overcoming obstacles of race by “never giving up.”
Turkey Lobbies for Return to F-35 JSF Program
The Turkish government has hired a Washington, DC, law firm to lobby its case to be readmitted to the US F-35 JSF program. Turkey was booted from the program in 2019 after purchasing air missile defense systems from Russia.
Hoyer on Report: There’s ‘Little to Celebrate’
The US Labor Department’s January 2021 jobs report tells a story of the nation’s economy crying out for help from Washington, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Biden to the World: ‘America Is Back’
President Joe Biden, speaking to the virtual Munich Security Conference, reassured world leaders of America’s commitment to its European allies. “America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back, and we are not looking backward. We are looking forward together,” Biden said. The president also reversed several foreign policy moves by the Trump administration.
NAACP to Hold Virtual College Fair
The St. Mary’s County NAACP will host the ninth annual Southern Maryland HBCU College & Career Fair virtually on Friday, February 26, 2021.
Get to Know Members of Congress With New App
A new “Dome Directory” app helps users learn about members of Congress and their roles in the legislature.
Hoyer Supports Relief Funds for UMD
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Hoyer met with University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines. Both agreed that the university and its students should not be left behind as Congress prepares the next round of emergency coronavirus relief legislation.
Cotton: Send Nat’l Guard Home
Sen. Tom Cotton responds to an internal memo indicating National Guard troops could be on the ground in Washington, DC, until fall 2021.
St. Mary’s Gov’t Operations for Feb. 20
St. Mary’s County government will resume regular operations Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
NAS Pax River Operations for Friday, Feb. 19
Naval Air Station Patuxent River will be open on a two-hour delayed arrival schedule for Friday, February 19, 2021, due to inclement weather.
