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(March 8, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Promote Job Creation and Economic Development in Seven States News Release

(March 8, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Assistance for Communities Planning New Water and Sewer Systems News Release

(March 4, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Economic Opportunity to Communities in 18 States and Territories News Release

( March 3, 2010) -USDA Announces a Guaranteed Loan to a Biorefinery to Produce Renewable Energy News Release

(March 2, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Bolster Rural Electric Infrastructure News Release

(March 1, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Assistance is Available to Renovate, Purchase and Construct Rural Rental Housing News Release

(February 19, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Support To Repair Infrastructure, Finance Community Centers, Public Safety Buildings And Health Care Facilities News Release

(February 19, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Water System Improvement Projects To Improve Health And Sanitation In Communities In 19 States News Release

(February 18, 2010) - USDA Announces Grants For Development Initiatives To Strengthen Rural Communities News Release

(February 17, 2019) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Economic Opportunity to Communities in Nine States News Release

(February 16, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Help Rural Business News Release

(February 2, 2010) - Obama Administration Names Chris Kanazawa to Serve as State Director for Rural Development in Hawaii/Western Pacific News Release

 

 

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