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Confusion Surrounds GSA’s Plan to Sell Federal Buildings, Including FDA in Silver Spring
The Trump administration withdrew a proposed list of federal properties for sale, including the FDA building in Silver Spring, after lawmakers objected to including key facilities without proper planning.
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Mass Firings at NOAA by Trump Administration Raise Alarm Among Experts
Over 600 NOAA employees were abruptly fired this week, sparking concerns from critics about potential negative impacts on essential services like weather forecasting and emergency alerts.
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Fired Federal Workers Push Back on Trump-Musk Cuts in Senate Visits
Recently terminated federal workers visited Senate offices to share their experiences on Tuesday, part of a broader protest against the nearly 30,000 federal dismissals since Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency began its work in January.
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Maryland Democrats Condemn Trump’s Ukraine Remarks as Pro-Putin Propaganda
Maryland Democrats criticized President Trump’s comments blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion and calling President Zelensky a dictator.
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Van Hollen and Alsobrooks Address Federal Workers’ Worries Amid Job Threats
Maryland residents participated in a virtual town hall on Wednesday to express concerns to Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks regarding the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies and their potential effects on jobs and the economy.
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Maryland Leaders Condemn Trump’s Civil Service Changes
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined congressional members and federal employee unions near the U.S. Capitol to oppose the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the federal civil service.
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Musk Targeting Key Weather Forecasting and Scientific Research Agency, Van Hollen Says
Elon Musk’s staff has been at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) headquarters, according to Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and former NOAA official Mary Glackin.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates New CCI Health Services Location in Greenbelt
Downtown Silver Spring-based healthcare nonprofit CCI Health Services has opened a new health center at 7615 Ora Glen Drive in Greenbelt.
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Montgomery Hills Street Fest 2024 Unites Community for Georgia Avenue Safety
The Montgomery Hills Street Fest returns this weekend to celebrate local businesses and community spirit while pushing for a safer Georgia Avenue.