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U.S. Grant Aims To Boost Western Md. Economy

FROSTBURG, Md. (AP) -- The city of Frostburg is getting some federal funds to help create a roadmap for economic growth in western Maryland.

U.S. Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin said Wednesday that the $70,000 grant comes from the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration.

They say the federal funds will help public officials and business leaders create a plan for private investment and job creation in Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties.

The Economic Development Administration works to promote economic growth in distressed areas.

(Copyright 2014 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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