Although most federal employees will be off, the White House said that the heads of executive departments and agencies will determine if certain offices and installations of their organizations must remain open on Tuesday.
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Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Maryland plays a pivotal role in supporting national defense with installations like Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River driving both our state’s economy and the country’s security.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean are monuments, castles, museums, fortresses and expansive gardens that protected the city, celebrate its seafaring history and serve as a visual reminder of its importance in the world.
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Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, history-loving travelers will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.
Hezbollah’s role as chief deterrent to Israel for Iran, however, now seems to feature little in Israeli calculations, after continued pummeling of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.
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Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
11 Dec. 2024
The fall of Homs gave insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from Assad's coastal strongholds of Latakia and Tartus, home to Russian military bases.
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