WTOP/Kyle Cooper

WTOP/Kyle Cooper

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The line to get in was 200 people deep before the doors opened Thursday at a job fair sponsored by Prince George’s County. In line, furloughed federal workers and others looking for jobs.

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Egypt Mason is one the laid off feds looking for work.

“Thirty-seven days — a bit concerned. Hopefully things will change soon,” Mason said.

Mason has been to three job fairs recently and they’ve all had long lines, and money is getting tight. “We’re hanging in there, get

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