June 9, 2026

Hoyer: Recovery Improving Lives of All Americans

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US citizens have seen significant improvements in their home and work lives recently as the country continues to see economic recovery, according to a report from the US Census Bureau, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer and Congresswoman Barbara Lee, chair of the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity, have released a statement to respond to the news.

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Triton to Enter Initial Production

triton production

Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. MQ-4C Triton moves out of development into initial production, reports USNI.org. The decision follows Triton’s successful operational assessment in February. The F-35 joint program office is eyeing the middle of the next decade for major upgrades to the engines on the joint strike fighter. Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, who heads the JPO, said the “mid-2020s” is when the power plant on the joint strike fighter could…

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Walden Raises Awareness of Drug Overdoses

overdose event at Walden

In early September, Walden invited members of the community to participate in International Overdose Awareness Day by walking a complicated maze, encouraging inner reflection and peace. The event, held at Beacon of Hope, was attended by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as well as members of the community.

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Get SMECO Rebates on Energy-Efficient Appliances

energy-efficient appliances

SMECO encourages customers to save money and energy by offering rebates on qualifying energy-efficient home appliances.

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Carver Is VX-23’s New CO

Navy Cmdr. James Carver relieves Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Erker as commanding officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 after serving as the squadron’s chief test pilot since October 2014. Cmdr. Johannes Jolly assumed duties as VX-23’s chief test pilot.

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Briefing’s Message: Faster Deliverables, New Technology

New Leadership

“Speed to the Fleet” message: Have faster deliverables, maintain fleet readiness, and vault military technology beyond that of the country’s adversaries.

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CSM Employees Make Donation to Humane Society

Humane Society

At the same time that College of Southern Maryland employee Alise Jorgensen was finding her perfect family pet, she was also finding out that the Humane Society of Charles County is the perfect site for used items that could no longer be used in her classroom.

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Hoyer Announces Firefighters Grant

Hoyer Earns High Score From LCV

The National Volunteer Fire Council just got a boost from the federal government. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has announced that a $1,069,174 grant is being awarded to the NVFC through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

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Clinton, Trump Prep for 1st Debate

The highly anticipated presidential debate is set for tonight, Sept. 26. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are reportedly preparing for this showdown in ways that appear to be as different as their candidacies.

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Players Present ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’

Newtowne Players

Watch the 1920s roar again on Sept. 30 when The Newtowne Players begin a run of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at Three Notch Theatre at 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park.

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