Labor Secretary Tom Perez says his agency is still working on President Barack Obama's directive a year ago to come up with new overtime rules so more workers would be eligible for higher pay for working beyond their scheduled hours.

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Two of the newest U.S. cabinet members met with Maryland employers, professionals and leaders in higher education Monday to discuss strategies for strengthening skills among workers.

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that found the president’s recess appointments to a labor agency unconstitutional. In its appeal, the Justice Department said the decision undermines a key ...

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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have delayed a confirmation vote on Labor Secretary-nominee Thomas Perez after Republicans threatened to use a separate hearing to criticize his handling of a whistleblower case. A vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...

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A new round of spending by proponents and opponents of expanded gambling in Maryland has pushed the total to $35.7 million, more than the 2006 governor's race.

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Here's a few headlines for Tuesday morning.

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