NDAA May Prove Veto-Proof
“We should override,″ GOP hawk Rep. Liz Cheney said of the president’s threat to veto the $740 billion defense authorization bill that passed the House with a 335-78 vote, sufficient to override a veto. President Trump objects to renaming bases honoring Confederate generals and demands repeal of liability protection for social media companies.
Lex Park COVID Testing Closed Temporarily
The St. Mary’s County Health Dept. has closed the walk up COVID-19 testing site currently located at the Harm Reduction Office in Lexington Park. This testing site is closed until further notice. Testing will continue to be offered at the SMCHD Main Office at 21580 Peabody St. in Leonardtown, MD.
TechPort to Host MQA Fireside Chat
Tune in Friday, Dec. 11, for the Maryland Quantum Alliance’s “Quantum Technologies for Naval Aviation” fireside chat hosted by TechPort.
Orchestra Will Zoom With Violinist Kevin Zhu
The Chesapeake Orchestra and the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra will present a special Zoom event at 1 pm Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, with violinist Kevin Zhu.
Maverick Pilot Chuck Yeager Dies at 97
The World War II fighter pilot ace and quintessential test pilot showed he had the “right stuff” in 1947, becoming the first person to fly faster than sound.
New Tax Relief for MD Businesses
2020 tax year brings some new tax relief to Maryland partnerships, S-corporations, and other pass-through entities. Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC offers a few details for firms preparing to use the new provision in the upcoming tax filing season.
TechBridge: Commercial Service Agreements
The next installment of Tech Bridge@TechPort will be on commercial service agreements from 1 to 1:30 pm Dec. 10, 2020.
US Arms Exports Total $175B in FY2020
The US approved $175 billion in arms sales to foreign nations in fiscal 2020. That is a 2.8% increase over the prior fiscal year’s $170 billion in sales.
2020-21 County TechBook Available
St. Mary’s County government has released the 2020-2021 Technology Resource Book, a directory of technology businesses residing in the county.
Hoyer: Sarbanes Was ‘True Champion for the People’
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer mourned the loss of his friend and colleague, former Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes, who died Sunday evening in Baltimore. “Paul was a true champion for the people of Maryland and America,” Mr. Hoyer said.
