WASHINGTON — Three months after Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal areas in much of the Northeast, the Senate moved Monday toward passing a $50.5 billion emergency package of relief and recovery aid after House Republicans stripped it of spending unrelated to ...

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HAGERSTOWN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is adding Carroll and Montgomery counties to those designated for disaster aid stemming from Superstorm Sandy. The additions on Monday make Baltimore County the only jurisdiction not eligible for partial reimbursement to state ...

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WASHINGTON — Three federal courts have frozen assets of 19 companies accused of scamming vulnerable homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The Federal Trade Commission filed the requests in Florida, Ohio and California against the companies that are accused of promising ...

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WASHINGTON  — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $4 million to the Southern Maryland Electrical Co-op in three Maryland counties. The federal funds will help recovery efforts following last year’s Hurricane Irene. The award was announced Wednesday ...

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The CEO of Southwest Airlines said Wednesday bookings for early summer travel look strong. Gary Kelly also expects the recent drop in oil prices to give his airline a bit of a break from soaring fuel prices. Demand for travel ...

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FREDERICK — The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick says it’s collecting donations for Japanese earthquake victims in honor of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. The museum said Tuesday that donors can contribute through its Facebook page ...

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