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Iowa congressman wants bill to block $20 Tubman

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An Iowa congressman has proposed legislation that would block Harriet Tubman from replacing President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.



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New drone rules could curtail cell tower deaths

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The summer of drones is here. The Federal Aviation Administration released rules for the commercial use of drones on Tuesday, which will allow the nascent industry to fully emerge in August.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/new-drone-rules-could-curtail-cell-tower-deaths/40160074

Sinclair Broadcast Group cracks the Fortune 1000...

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. made Fortune Magazine’s list of the 1,000 largest companies in the U.S. for the first time in the company’s history. The television operator said on Tuesday that it ranked No. 913 on the list based on total revenue of $2.2 billion for 2015 and was one of only three television broadcasting companies to make the 2016 list. Hunt Valley-based Sinclair, which owns, operates or provides services to 173 television stations in 81 markets, is the eighth company based in the…

Yellen: Fed low on options to handle another...

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The U.S. Federal Reserve pulled out all the stops for the Great Recession. But when the next recession comes, the Fed’s toolkit is looking rusty.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/janet-yellen-fed-low-on-options-to-handle-another-recession/40158546

Cash back card pays down student loans

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Startup Gradifi and online bank Radius have partnered to offer the new MasterCard debit card, which offers 1 percent cash back on all your purchases and the money will automatically transfer to your student loans.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/get-cash-back-for-your-student-loans/40153028

Storms rip through Greater Baltimore, leaving...

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A strong band of storms ripped through Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, leaving some roads flooded and 35,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers without power. The worst of the outages are in Howard County, where an estimated 20,000 people are without power as of 2:45 p.m. Columbia was under a tornado warning for about 20 minutes, but a tornado never touched ground. To see a complete list of outings, you can look at BGE’s map here. Storms brought quarter-size hail to Severn, while there were…

California faces summer blackout risk amid gas...

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Southern California is always vulnerable to power outages during heat waves – but the blackout risk facing millions is even greater this already-scorching summer.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/california-faces-summer-blackout-risk-amid-gas-shortage/40158372

University System of Maryland hopes $25M venture...

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The University System of Maryland is hoping a new $25 million venture capital fund it established will help spin off more commercial businesses — with the system reaping the benefits in the long run. The USM’s Board of Regents recently approved a plan to invest $10 million over the next four years to invest in startup companies developed by professors, students and recent grads from all 12 of the USM’s institutions. The additional $15 million will come from outside investors, the state and other…

Maryland manufacturer expands, will create new...

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Maryland based armored systems manufacturer, Hardwire LLC, will create 20 new jobs over the next three years following an expansion of their operations, state officials said Tuesday. Gov. Larry Hogan visited the headquarters in Pocomoke City to congratulate Hardwire and encourage job growth on the Eastern Shore. “We are committed to economic prosperity in all regions of Maryland, and today we celebrate the growth of a very important company in Worcester County and in Pocomoke City,” Hogan said…

Tencent snaps up 'Clash of Clans' maker for $8.6...

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The popular mobile video game “Clash of Clans” is coming under Chinese ownership.



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