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Maryland officials and union leaders reaffirmed support for the US Wind project off Ocean City.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Johnny Olszewski said offshore wind will create hundreds of jobs at Sparrows Point.

The Trump administration attempted to block the project and cancel funding for workforce development.

Advocates say the project will power 600,000 homes and advance Maryland’s clean energy goals.

Lawmakers, advocates, Maryland business owners and union representatives gathered in Baltimore Friday to reaffirm their support for the fiscal and ecological benefits of the US Wind project President Donald Trump has attempted to thwart off of the coast of Ocean City.

“We cannot let that happen, because offshore wind is a vital part of making sure that we ad

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