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O’Malley seeks help on jobs, wind power from congressional delegation
Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) asked the state's congressional delegation Monday to advocate for funds to create jobs and for an offshore wind project.
"There is no progress without jobs," O'Malley told the lawmakers Monday afternoon during a presentation of his 2012 congressional priorities.
March 6, 2012
by Danielle E. Gaines
in Gazette.net
Governor outlines federal priorities
Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) asked the state's congressional delegation Monday to advocate for funds to create jobs and for an offshore wind project.
"There is no progress without jobs," O'Malley told the lawmakers Monday afternoon during a presentation of his 2012 congressional priorities.
During fiscal 2011, more than 205,000 Marylanders sought services at one of the state's 35 One Stop Employment Centers. About 65,000 workers got jobs through the centers, according to O'Malley's office.
President Barack Obama (D) has requested $2.8 billion for the program in fiscal 2013, with $35 million to be directed to Maryland.
Still, Maryland created 30,000 new... [continue via Web link]
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