CFT Makes Ventilator Parts for Hospital
The Patuxent Partnership member Compendium Federal Technology LLC was recently featured on a Washington, DC-area newscast for its role in making hard-to-find ventilator parts and face shields for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Website Highlights Coronavirus Relief Legislation
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer unveiled a website sharing video statements from House Democrats on H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which recently passed the House.
DoD Paring Down F-35’s Technical Issues
The Defense Department is slowly whittling down the number of F-35 technical problems with the fighter jet program’s most serious issues decreasing from 13 to seven during the past year.
Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; 7 Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
April 24 Updates: Meals Program Schedule Through May 15; More COVID Deaths Reported in St. Mary’s
Pandemic Puts New Focus on Telework
Federal agencies and many companies are facing operational changes during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees are working at home in great numbers. Will these teleworking options be embraced when the health threat is over?
Food Programs Continue; Telehealth Resource Guide Offered
April 20: St. Mary’s County Food Programs for Children Continue; TeleHealth Resource Guide Offered; Deaths in Southern Maryland at 26.
Face Coverings a Must in Stores, on Public Transportation
April 14: St. Mary’s health officer orders that customers wear face coverings in stores, at farmers markets, and on public transportation. Cloth face coverings or other masks will be acceptable.
Defense Industry Pushes On During Outbreak
The Pentagon says its defense contractors have largely avoided widespread closings or major impacts so far from the coronavirus pandemic.
Could Roosevelt CO Be Reinstated?
DefSec Mark Esper left the door open for reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who was relieved of duty after he urged the Navy to step up its response to a coronavirus outbreak on the aircraft carrier.
Cases Continue to Climb; Beware of Charity Scams Related to COVID-19
April 10 Updates: Positive cases continue to climb in Maryland; attorney general warns: beware of charity scams related to COVID-19.
