Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Department of Defense could see spending cuts of more than 9 percent, leading to possible furloughs for civilian workers.
With the threat of deep budget cuts lingering, officials at Fort Meade are preparing for the need to carry out missions with fewer resources Congress has yet to reach an agreement to stop the automatic cuts known as the sequester, which would force $85 billion in across-the-board cuts to government spending in 2013, including more than $40 billion to the Department of Defense. The cuts would begin to take place on March 1, barring a new agreement from Congress and President Obama. "Every program gets a cut, so their base operating budget will get a cut, and they'll have to figure out how to do less with less," said Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army in charge of installations. "I won't say more with less, because it'…
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Department of Defense could see spending cuts of more than 9 percent, leading to possible furloughs for civilian workers.
With the threat of deep budget cuts lingering, officials at Fort Meade are preparing for the need to carry out missions with fewer resources. Congress has yet to reach an agreement to stop the automatic cuts known as the sequester, which would force $85 billion in across-the-board cuts to government spending in 2013, including more than $40 billion to the Department of Defense. The cuts would begin to take place on March 1, barring a new agreement from Congress and President Obama. "Every program gets a cut, so their base operating budget will get a cut, and they'll have to figure out how to do less with less," said Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army in charge of installations. "I won't say more with less, because it…
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
A few of the latest employment opportunities in the area.
Looking for a job? Here are a few of the latest openings in and around Laurel. To see more information on each position—or to apply—click on the linked title. Territory Sales Representative Company: G&K Services Duties: Work with Sales Managers to establish selling strategies and tactics that result in new account business generation; Schedule and complete weekly prospecting activities to include cold calling and tele-prospecting; Achieve annual sales targets and average weekly revenue quotas on a consistent basis; Update sales business plans on a monthly basis to optimize your sales results. (See full listing for more.) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or Marketing preferred; 2-3 years B2B outside sales experience; …
Monday, February 11, 2013
A few of the latest employment opportunities in the area.
Looking for a job? Here are a few of the latest openings in and around Laurel. To see more information on each position—or to apply—click on the linked title. Secretary I Company: Chugach Federal Solutions, Inc. Duties: Perform various secretarial/clerical duties including typing, filing, scanning and copying documents; Answer phones, take messages, respond to routine telephone requests, refer calls and visitors to appropriate staff; Sort and distribute mail and other materials; Maintain Manager/Department calendar; schedule meetings and appointments. (See full listing for more.) Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent; At least two years of experience in a secretarial/clerical position; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite …
Monday, January 14, 2013
A few of the latest employment opportunities in the area.
Looking for a job? Here are a few of the latest openings in and around Laurel. To see more information on each position—or to apply—click on the linked title. Retail Sales/Property Manager Company: Public Storage Duties: Provide outstanding customer service by helping customers understand their needs, recommend storage solutions and help them acquire the needed product solutions; assist reservation and walk-in customers (both in person and on the phone) in renting storage units, understanding the lease terms, fees and insurance and completing lease agreements. (See full listing for more.) Requirements: Minimum one (1) year of Customer Service and/or Sales experience; energetic, outgoing, customer oriented personality; strong communication…
Monday, December 5, 2011
Our weekly roundup up of some of the top stories in the area.
Laurel Mayor, Council Sworn Into office After an exhaustive election season, the City of Laurel officially swore in the mayor and council this past week. As previously reported, all incumbent candidates won their reelection bids. The council added one new member, Hayes Edward Ricks, who joined re-elected Council members Frederick Smalls, Donna Crary and Michael Leszcz, Council member Valerie Nicholas, reports the Laurel Leader. Ricks was elected to the Ward 1 council seat vacated by four-term Council member Janis Robison, who stepped down due to health reasons. Click here to read more. Addiction Treatment Center Reopens on Main Street The former Reality Inc. addiction treatment center along Main Street reopened this past week after …
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
BRAC construction is complete, according to Army officials.
Here is a look at Patch coverage about Fort Meade and BRAC:
Friday, April 15, 2011
A large crowd staged a counter-protest against five members of the Kansas-based church who gathered to demonstrate their anti-gay views near Meade High School.
Several hundred people rallied at the intersection of Disney Road and Route 175 Thursday morning to counter the presence of five Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) demonstrators near Meade High and Meade Middle schools. The counter-demonstration featuring local students and community members gathered well before sunrise to rally against the message of the Kansas-based church, which is known for its anti-gay views. Church members were not permitted to protest on the grounds of the schools or Fort Meade, but were relegated to the northeast corner of Disney Road and Annapolis Road in Severn. Counter-protesters lined up on the west side of Disney Road. Westboro Baptist Church is known for its highly charged protests of the funerals of military …
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Federal employees, many of whom live in Maryland, could be placed on furlough if there is a federal government shutdown.
Thousands of Marylanders, from civil servants to pro football players, were worried Thursday about a possible government shutdown. Joe Flacco, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, told Patch reporters “it’s going to be crazy” if a shutdown occurs. “Hopefully I won’t be too affected if it does happen,” he said. “But we’ll see. Something’s got to be done.” A shuttered federal government would hit Maryland particularly hard because it is home to more than 130,000 non-military federal employees—the largest contingent of workers in the state. Nationally, the shutdown, which could occur Saturday if no agreement between U.S. lawmakers is made on the 2011 budget, could mean furloughs for about 800,000 federal employees. “I’m nervous about it,” said …
Friday, March 25, 2011
A top BRAC official said nearly $5 billion in transportation money is needed to comfortably accommodate all of the growth coming to the Fort Meade area.
A top official working on the region’s response to BRAC told business leaders Tuesday that nearly $5 billion in transportation upgrades would be needed to accommodate the growth near Fort Meade, but said even a much smaller injection of federal money would be helpful. About 1,000 new workers have arrived at Fort Meade since the beginning of the year due to base realignment and closure (BRAC) activities, and officials are aggressively pushing for additional funding for road upgrades, while calling on workers to find alternatives to driving to Fort Meade in their cars. Jean Friedberg, the regional transportation coordinator for the Fort Meade Regional Growth Management Committee, said a comprehensive transportation demand management plan …
Lisa Tye Wright
1:22 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
I hope that we are not still handing out free cel phones while we continue to make cuts in defense. That would seem more than illogical. more ›