Howard County hosts fair for federal workers impacted by government shutdown
Howard County hosted a resource fair for federal employees and contractors affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Howard County hosted a resource fair for federal employees and contractors affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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