Hoyer: Affordable Care Act Already Saving Us Money
This year alone, 150,000 Marylanders covered by private insurance plans benefitted by a provision in the Affordable Care Act with an average of a $143 rebate.
Snowden: NSA Spy Mission “Collapsing”
In a recent letter to “the people of Brazil” NSA leaker Edward Snowden offered to help that nation investigate alleged American spying but would require Brazil to provide political asylum because the US “government will continue to interfere with my ability to speak.”
CSM Theatre Members Nominated for Regional Titles
Theater students from CSM have been chosen to compete in D.C.’s Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for group and individual awards.
SBA Changes Rules for Small Biz Contractors
More protections and opportunities are in place for small business looking to bid with larger ones on government contracts.
Google Buys DARPA’s Favorite Robotics Lab
Boston Dynamics became the eighth robotics firm Google has purchased in the past six months. Current military contracts will be honored, say Google execs, but the company doesn’t seek to become a military contractor on its own.
SMECO Tips to Prepare for Power Outages
After two relatively easy winters, it is a good idea to refresh your knowledge of how to prepare for power outages.
Gansler Salutes At-Risk Youth Program
Looking to advance community service and advocacy projects as Governor of Maryland, Attorney General Douglas Gansler spotlights the successful Community Law in Action organization.
Second Class of CSM JOBS Students Graduate
The second cohort from the College of Southern Maryland’s Juvenile Offenders Building Skills (JOBS) program crossed the stage to celebrate their successful completion.
Retiree Benefit Cuts Snag Budget Bill in Senate
Senate passage of the Defense Bill is predicted this week, but reductions in military retiree benefits and partisanship remain obstacles to passage of budget bill approved by the House last week.
Tour Three Oaks Center
More than a shelter, Three Oaks provides a full array of services and resources to help homeless families in Southern Maryland.
