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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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In response to the fast-growing commercial and defense-related demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (NMUASC) in Alpena. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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Boeing Chooses Northern Virginia For Global HQ

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Designating its Arlington, VA campus its new headquarters, the company will also develop a research and technology hub in the area to harness engineering and technical capabilities.

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We ARE the Government

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The National Park Service has suspended the tram service at Arlington National Cemetery due to the government shutdown. This means that disabled veterans do not have an easy way to get to the gravesites of their fallen comrades who are enshrined for eternity on the 624 acres of hallowed ground at Arlington. Far West U.S. Plains U.S.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

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The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1806 (Concerning construction and industrial storm water general permits).

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Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year

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Virginia may be for lovers, but these days the Commonwealth also is getting a ton of love from emerging high-tech growth sectors and businesses looking for the perfect corporate HQ site. Read: Cover Story: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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With a Wave and a Smile, He’s Gone

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Matthew’s Cathedral and across the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery. Matthew’s and saluted his father as the horse-drawn caisson carrying the president’s coffin prepared to head to Arlington. The entire nation joined them, watching on television, as the muffled drums again began to echo. Kennedy Jr.