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Purple Line could inflate rents, residents say
Langley Park residents have raised concerns that the 16-mile Purple Line could increase rents, after CASA de Maryland and the University of Maryland released a study on the Bethesda-to-New Carrollton light-rail line. [NBC Washington]
New Bethesda Marriott unveils contemporary design
“The new guestrooms at the Bethesda Marriott will set the new standard for hotel rooms and give guests a sophisticated space to unwind at the end of the day,” MarketWired says. There are no carpets, desks or traditional closets. Instead, the rooms have hard floors, a small table that can be used to work from the bed or the couch, open closets and shelves, and multiple easy to access USB ports and electrical plugs so guests can charge all of their devices. [MarketWired]
Trump's federal hiring freeze sparks criticism
Federal labor leaders criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze government hiring Monday, saying it would disrupt government programs and services. A hiring freeze was included in the Trump campaign’s “Contract with the American Voter.” It was the second of six measures “to clean up the corruption and special interest collusion in Washington, D.C.,” and part of his “100-day action plan to Make America Great Again,” according to a report in The Washington Post.[Washington Post]
Cardin announces opposition to Trump’s secretary of state pick
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Monday he would oppose President Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee. Cardin had said previously he was "deeply troubled" by Rex Tillerson's appointment, but he did not signal whether he would oppose or support his confirmation. The committee ended up supporting the nomination Monday night with an 11-10 vote. [Baltimore Sun]
Cloudy with light showers
Cloudy on Tuesday with scattered light showers through the morning hours. As the storm pulls away, there's a shot for some sunshine, especially by middle to late afternoon. Highs end up within a few degrees of 50. [Washington Post]
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