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(May 23, 2012) USDA Housing Administrator Discusses Opportunities for North Carolina Homeowners To Refinance USDA Loans
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(May 18, 2012) USDA Official Highlights Installation of Flexible Fuel Pumps to Support an “All of the Above” Energy Strategy
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(May 18, 2012) USDA Official Highlights Importance of Local Foods Systems at Rural Summit
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(May 17, 2012) USDA Deputy Under Secretary Highlights Investments in Local Wisconsin Businesses
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(May 15, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Celebrates USDA's 150th Year of Service, Highlights Ways the Every Day, Every Way' Department Works for American People
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(May 14, 2012) An Iowa Medical Center Receives USDA Support to Improve Health Care, Outpatient Services
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(May 9, 2012) USDA Seeks Grant Applications to Improve Rural Housing
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(May 9, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Job Creation Funding for 12 Projects in Nine States
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(May 7, 2012)USDA Kicks Off First ‘StrikeForce’ Meeting in New Mexico
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(May 4, 2012) USDA Official Meets With New York Business Leaders to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(May 4, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure and Make the 'Grid' More Reliable and Efficient
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(May 3, 2012) USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Provide Broadband Service to Remote Rural Communities
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(May 1, 2012) Nation’s Largest 100 Agriculture Co-ops Post Near-Record Sales, Margins
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(April 30, 2012) USDA Under Secretary Addresses South Carolina State University’s Environmental Policy Institute on “Growing Rural Economies”
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(April 27, 2012) USDA Rural Development Hosts White House Business Council Roundtable on Renewable Energy
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(April 26, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives to Create Jobs, Boost Local Economies
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(April 25, 2012) USDA Deputy Undersecretary Doug O’Brien Headlines Earth Day Celebration in Conway Village
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(April 20, 2012) USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day, 150th Anniversary of USDA by Supporting Water and Sewer Projects to Improve Sanitation and Environmental Quality in North Carolina
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(April 20, 2012) Lower Lackawanna Valley Celebrates Earth Day with Announcement of USDA Funding For the Regional Sanitary Authority
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(April 20, 2012) USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Investing in Water Quality Improvement Projects Across the Country
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(April 20, 2012) Westmoreland County Celebrates Earth Day with Announcement of Funding for a New Sewer Extension Project
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(April 17, 2012) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Adelstein Celebrates Earth Day At Coachella’s New Wastewater Treatment Facility
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(April 16, 2012) Construction of a USDA-Funded Water and Wastewater System to Improve Sanitation Services for Thousands in Rural New Mexico
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(April 16, 2012) USDA Water Project to Benefit Maryland Rural Residences
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(April 12, 2012) Top USDA Rural Development, SBA Officials Carve Out Ohio Job Creation, Business Investment Opportunities
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(April 10, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces BioPreferred Final Rule
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(April 9, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for a Kansas Biofuel Production Facility Local Biogas Project Will Create Jobs, Expand the Use of Alternative Energy
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(April 4, 2012) Senator Max Baucus & USDA Rural Development Offer Funding To Repair Culbertson Wastewater Infrastructure
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(April 4, 2012) USDA and the American Association of Community Colleges Sign Agreement to Increase Access to Education, Underscores Rural Council Goal to Strengthen the Rural Economy
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(April 3, 2012) USDA RURAL UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR JONATHAN ADELSTEIN TOURS FLORIDA PROJECTS
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(April 3, 2012) Jonathan Adelstein Administrator Del Programa de Utilidades Rurales de USDA Visita Proyectors de Agua En Florida
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(April 2, 2012) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Highlights USDA Investments and Job Creation Efforts in Wisconsin
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(March 30, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recipients for Energy Audits, and Renewable Energy Development Assistance
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(March 22, 2012) USDA Official Highlights Availability of Job Creation Funding for Rural Ohio Businesses
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(March 21, 2012) USDA Seeks Applications to Spur Job Creation, Economic Growth in Rural Areas
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(March 20, 2012) Secretary Vilsack Releases Report Highlighting Obama Administration Accomplishments Supporting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Efforts
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(March 19, 2012) You're Invited! "Match Making" in the Biofuels Value Chain at USDA
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(March 16, 2012) USDA Warns of Fraudulent Letters
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(March 14, 2012) USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes
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(March 8, 2012) Obama Administration Announces $15 Million Multi-Agency Challenge To Foster Job Creation and Business Innovation in Rural Communities Nationwide
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(March 7, 2012) Under Secretary Announces Support to Help California Families Build Their Own Homes
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(March 7, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure and Make the 'Grid' More Reliable and Efficient
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(March 5, 2012) USDA Seeks Applications For Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs In Rural Areas
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(March 2, 2012) USDA and Rural Community College Alliance, Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen the Rural Economy
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(February 27, 2012) HUD, USDA AND WHEDA Launch Federal Subsidy Layering Review Alignment Effort to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Affordable Housing
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(February 24, 2012) We Can't Wait: Secretary Vilsack Announces Outreach to Help Rural USDA-Financed Homeowners Refinance Mortgages, Reduce Payments
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(February 21, 2012) Manufacturing Businesses Invited to the White House
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(February 21, 2012) We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
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(February 15, 2012) White House Highlights Amber M. Benson as an Innovator in Infrastructure and “Champion of Change”
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(February 15, 2012) White House Highlights Janelle Jessen as an Innovator in Infrastructure and “Champion of Change”
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(February 14, 2012) USDA Deputy Under Secretary Joins SBA Leaders in Fresno To Discuss Job Creation and Business Investment Opportunities
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(February 10, 2012) Maine Business and Community Leaders to Join USDA Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager to Share Ideas on how to Boost Small Businesses and Create Jobs
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(February 3, 2012) USDA Announces Funding for Two Renewable Energy Programs
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(February 3, 2012) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Funding To Create Jobs and Strengthen the Economic Foundation of Rural America
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(February 1, 2012) Obama Administration Announces Pilot Program to Help Rural Borrowers Refinance Mortgages, Get Lower Interest Rates
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(January 31, 2012) North Carolina Business Leaders to Join USDA Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager to Share Ideas on How to Boost Small Businesses and Create Jobs
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(January 31, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Promote Business Development, Improve Medical Services and Create Jobs in Ten States
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(January 30, 2012) USDA Announces Business Assistance Grants To Assist Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives Throughout North Carolina
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(January 26, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for a New Advanced Biofuel Production Facility in Oregon
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(January 26, 2012) USDA Officials Meet with Florida Business Owners, Farmers and Residents to Discuss Housing, Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(January 26, 2012) USDA Announces Business Assistance Grants To Assist Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives Throughout Oregon
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(January 25, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Updated and Improved Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers
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(January 24, 2012) USDA Officials Meet with Louisiana Business Owners, Farmers and Residents To Discuss Housing, Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(January 20, 2012) USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
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(January 20, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for a New Advanced Biofuel Production Facility
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(January 18, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Streamlines Access to Energy Investment Information at USDA
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(January 17, 2012) USDA Rural Development: Helping to Put Americans to Work
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(January 10, 2012) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Navy Biofuels Partnership at Pearl Harbor, Obama Administration's Commitment to Renewable Energy
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(December 15, 2011) USDA Business and Cooperative Programs Administrator Joins SBA Officials in New York State to Discuss Job Creation and Business Investment Opportunities
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(December 14, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Create Jobs, Reduce Energy Costs for Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses
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(December 13, 2011) USDA Reminds Native American Farmers and Ranchers that Keepseagle Settlement Claims Filing Period Closes Dec. 27
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(December 8, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Access to Education and Health Care in Rural Areas
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(December 7, 2011) USDA Establishes Advisory Board for Native American Farmers and Ranchers
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(December 1, 2011) USDA Announces Funding To Improve the Efficiency of Maple Syrup Production
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(November 18, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Access to Health care in Rural Areas
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(November 17, 2011) USDA Announces Funding to Convert Biomass to Energy
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(November 14, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Expand and Improve Broadband Services in Rural Areas
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(November 10, 2011) USDA Announces Funding to Help Rural Public Television Stations Transition to Digital Broadcasting
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(November 10, 2011)Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recipients for Energy Audits, Renewable Energy Development Assistance, and Feasibility Studies Funding
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(November 9, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding to Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity and Strengthen Rural Communities
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(November 9, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Reduce Energy Costs for Rural Small Businesses
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(November 8, 2011)Virginia Entrepreneurs Join USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary to Give Feedback on How to Help the State's Small Businesses
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(November 7, 2011) USDA Funds Project to Encourage Renewable Fuel Production, Job Creation in New Mexico
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(November 7, 2011) Federal Agencies Join Forces With Wisconsin HFA In Obama Administration Push To Reduce Regulatory Burden On Affordable Housing Developers
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(November 4, 2011) USDA Announces Funding to Help Rural Residents in Remote Areas Reduce Energy Costs
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(November 3, 2011) Arizona Entrepreneurs Join USDA Rural Development Under Secretary to Give Feedback on How to Help the State's Small Businesses
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(October 31, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Expand the Production and Availability of Advanced Biofuels
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(October 28, 2011) USDA Announces Rural Economic Development Funding for Historically African-American Land-Grant Universities
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(October 28,2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Rural Housing
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(October 26, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Produce Renewable Energy for Rural Communities and Reduce Energy Costs for Small Businesses and Farms in Eight States
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(October 26, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs in Rural Communities in 26 States
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(October 20, 2011) Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Announces Funding To Improve Water Quality, Public Health and Electric Services in Rural Alaska
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(October 19, 2011) USDA Official Meets With Business Leaders in Central Kentucky to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(October 14, 2011) USDA Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Propose Rules to Improve the Quality of Life and Foster Economic Opportunity for Tribal Communities
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(October 14, 2011) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Promotes Job Creation Partnerships with Rural Business Leaders in Kansas
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(October 13, 2011) USDA Reminds Native American Farmers and Ranchers that Keepseagle Settlement Claims Filing Period Open Through December 27
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(October 13, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Improve Rural Electric Service
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(October 5, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Create Jobs and Improve Rural Water Systems
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(October 4, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Community Facilities Investments to Create Jobs and Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities
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(October 3, 2011) Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Support Economic Development and Job Creation in Rural America
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(September 30, 2011) Co-ops: A Vital Source of Rural Jobs
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(September 30, 2011) Ag Cooperative Sales, Income Second Highest Ever; Full-Time Co-op Employment Climbs by 7,000
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(September 28, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Major Investments to Spur Innovation and Job Creation in Research, Development and Production of Next Generation Biofuels
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(September 27, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Payments to Producers in 41 States to Expand the Production and Availability of Advanced Biofuels
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(September 27, 2011) USDA Business Administrator Meets with North Carolina Leaders at NC State to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(September 27, 2011) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Tours Brattleboro Food Co-op's New Construction
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(September 22, 2011) USDA Official Meets With Ohio Business Leaders in Eastern Ohio to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(September 20, 2011) Rural Development Under Secretary Tonsager Promotes Job Creation Partnerships With Rural Business Leaders
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(September 16, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for More Than 500 Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Costs for Producers and Rural Small Businesses
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(September 15, 2011) USDA Officials Meet with Minnesota Business Owners, Farmers and Residents to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(September 15, 2011) USDA Official Meets with Illinois Business Leaders in Northwestern Illinois to Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(September 15, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Create Jobs, Improve Rural Electric Infrastructure
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(September 14, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Announces Support to Create Jobs and Boost Small Business Development
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(September 9, 2011) USDA Announces Funding to Improve 911 and Emergency Communications Services in Rural America
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(September 1, 2011) USDA Official Holds White House Rural Roundtable with South Dakotans to Discuss Job Opportunities and Economic Growth
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(August 31, 2011) USDA Highlights Assistance to Residents Affected by Hurricane Irene
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(August 30, 2011) USDA, Departments of Energy and Navy Seek Input from Industry to Advance Biofuels for Military and Commercial Transportation
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(August 29, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Smart Grid, Transmission System Improvements to Create Jobs, Benefit Consumers in 14 States
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(August 25, 2011) Houma, LA USDA Officials Meet with Louisiana Business Owners, Farmers and Residents To Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(August 25, 2011) USDA Officials Meet With Louisiana Business Owners, Farmers and Residents To Discuss Job Creation and Revitalization Opportunities for Rural Communities
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(August 24, 2011) USDA Officials Meet With Alaska Business Owners to Discuss Job Creation and Southeast Revitalization Opportunities
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(August 22, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Tours Michigan Bio-Manufacturing Facility Crucial to Rural Job Creation Efforts
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(August 22, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects to Provide Broadband to Rural Communities
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(August 19, 2011) USDA Announces New Agreement with The Council on Foundations to Encourage Increased Economic Opportunities in Rural America
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(August 18, 2011) USDA Guarantees Loan to Florida Biofuels Facility Capable of Creating Energy and Hundreds of Jobs from Citrus and Yard Waste
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(August 18, 2011) USDA Announces Funding To Provide Jobs, Business Growth and Improve Transportation Services for Tribes and Rural Communities
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(August 18, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Safety for Rural Americans in 31 States and Puerto Rico
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(August 18, 2011) USDA Under Secretary Tonsager Meets with South Dakota Business Owners, Farmers and Residents to Discuss Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(August 17, 2011) USDA Official Highlights Renewable Fuel Choices for Missouri Drivers
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(August 17, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Over 900 Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Production, Reduce Energy Costs for Producers and Small Businesses
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(August 17, 2011) President Announces New Jobs Initiatives for Rural America
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(August 16, 2011) USDA Rural Development Officials Meet With Florida Business Owners, Farmers and Residents to Discuss Job Creation and Rural Revitalization Opportunities
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(August 16, 2011) President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security
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(August 15, 2011) USDA Rural Business and Cooperatives Administrator Meets with Louisiana Business Owners, Farmers and Residents Discuss Job Creation, Economic Growth and Rural Revitalization
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(August 12, 2011) USDA Deputy Under Secretary Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Job Creation Opportunities with Arkansas Agriculture and Business Leaders
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(August 12, 2011) White House Rural Council Delivers Report on Rural America
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(August 8, 2011) USDA and EPA Create New Partnership to Improve Drinking Water Systems and Develop Workforce in Rural Communities
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(August 3, 2011) White House Rural Roundtable in Vermont to Discuss Economic Growth and Job Creation in New England
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(August 2, 2011) USDA Official Holds White House Rural Roundtable with Ohioans to Discuss Economic Growth and Job Creation
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(August 1, 2011) USDA Official Holds White House Rural Roundtable with Louisiana Producers to Discuss Conservation and Economic Growth
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(July 27, 2011) Secretary Vilsack Announces Telecommunications Projects To Deliver Broadband and Job Opportunities to Rural Communities
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(July 22, 2011) USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Improve the Quality of Rural Housing
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(July 19, 2011) USDA Official Meets Ohio Business Leaders to Discuss Economic Growth and Job Creation
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(July 15, 2011) USDA Announces Water and Wastewater Improvement Projects in Alaska
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(July 7, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Preserve and Revitalize Rural Rental Housing Complexes
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(July 5, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Invites Applications to Promote Regional Business Development and Job Creation Efforts
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(June 30, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs, Economic Opportunity and Strengthen Rural Communities
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(June 29, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Economic Development Funding To Create Jobs In Rural Communities In 11 States
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(June 29, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives
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(June 28, 2011) USDA Invites Applications for Value Added Producer Grant to Assist Farmers
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(June 23, 2011) Energy-Saving Home Prompts Increased Interest in Rural Development’s Housing Programs
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(June 22, 2011) Report Places Emphasis on Need for Broadband in Rural America
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(June 17, 2011) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Meets Pennsylvania Business Leaders to Support Economic Growth and Job Creation
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(June 16, 2011) USDA Announces Streamlining of Program to Improve Water Quality in Alaska Rural Villages
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(June 13, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Announces Goal for Smart Grid Investments and Funding to Improve Electric Services to Customers in 10 States
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(June 7, 2011) USDA Seeks Applications for Grants To Help Rural Cooperatives and Businesses Create Jobs
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(Jun 1, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Kicks Off June Homeownership Month
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(May 25, 2011) USDA Recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for Its Work to Revitalize, Strengthen America's Rural Main Streets
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(May 25, 2011) USDA Rural Development Business Program Administrator Judith Canales Highlights Business Loans, Biofuels in Michigan Visit
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(May 19, 2011) USDA Officials to Visit Southern States Affected By Natural Disasters
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(April 25, 2011) USDA Rural Housing Administrator Announces Support For Health Care, Public Safety and Education Projects in Texas
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(April 21, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Community Projects, Health Care and Education to Improve Quality of Life in Rural America
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(April 20, 2011) USDA Report Outlines Renewable Power Opportunities for Rural Communities
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(April 20, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Broadband Investments To Spur Job Creation and Economic Opportunity in Rural America
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(April 20, 2011) Secretary Vilsack Highlights Renewable Energy Opportunities During Midwest Visit
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(April 19, 2011) USDA Official Visits a Connecticut Business That Received Support to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
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(April 18,2011) USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day by Announcing Projects to Improve Water Quality and Benefit Rural Residents
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(April 14, 2011) USDA Rural Development Invites Applications for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
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(April 8, 2011) USDA Program Provides Consumers More Choices at the Pump With Flex-Fuel Options
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(April 6, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Electric Funding to Benefit Thousands of Rural Residents
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(March 14, 2011) USDA Seeks Applications for Renewable Energy Funding
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(March 14, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Trade and Economic Development Opportunities to Help Rural Colorado Win the Future
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(March 10, 2011) USDA Announces New Broadband Program and Interim Regulations to Help Expand Economic Opportunity in Rural Areas
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(March 9, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Projects That Will Spark Small Business Development and Job Creation in Rural America
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(March 9, 2011) Secretary Vilsack Releases Report Showing the Recovery Act Is Providing Jobs and Benefiting America's Rural Communities
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(March 7, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Electric Service for Rural Residents and Businesses
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(March 4, 2011) USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Connect Rural Communities to Broadband Service
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(February 25, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General West Announce Process to Resolve Discrimination Claims of Hispanic and Women Farmers
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(February 25, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Sign MOU to Support Continued Development of Biofuels and Related Products
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(February 24, 2011) USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Bring Improved Educational and Health Care Services to Rural Communities
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(February 23, 2011) Deputy Agriculture Secretary Announces Value Added Producer Grant Program Changes to Assist Farmers as They Add Value to Products
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(February 15, 2011)USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Rural Economic Development Funding
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(February 11, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy Program Changes to Promote Biofuel Production and Create Jobs
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(February 11, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments In Essential Rural Community Facilities
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(February 9, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Boost to Renewable Energy Effort in Rural America
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(February 8, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding for Projects to Create Jobs and New Economic Opportunities for Rural Residents
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(February 3, 2011) USDA Announces Investments in Rural North Carolina Communities to Improve Quality of Life and Create Job Opportunities
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(January 24, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Increase Educational and Health Care Access in Rural Communities
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(January 21, 2011) USDA Utilities Administrator Announces Funding for Colorado Distance Learning Projects
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(January 20, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Study Renewable Energy Feasibility in Rural Communities
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(January 20, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Producer Payments to Promote Bioenergy Production in Rural America
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(January 20, 2011) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines Progress on Effort to Advance Renewable Energy Production in America
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(January 20, 2011) USDA Rural Development Seeks Applicants for Grants to Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems
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(November 18, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Rural Electric Improvements to Benefit Thousands of Customers in Rural America
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(November 15, 2010) USDA Seeks Applications for Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loans to Improve the Quality of Housing in Rural America
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(November 12, 2010) USDA Unveils New Regional Collaborative Effort to Improve the Economy of Appalachia
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(November 11, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Spur Job Creation and Economic Opportunity in Rural America
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(November 9, 2010) USDA Submits Comments to Support Development of the National Broadband Plan
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Read USDA's Letter Submitted to Support Development of the National Broadband Plan
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(November 9, 2010) USDA Announces Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants to Help Farmers and Rural Small Businesses Reduce Energy Costs
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(October 30, 2010) Secretary Vilsack Announces Loans and Grants To Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements for South Dakota Ag Producers
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(October 28, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Microloan Funding to Boost Business Lending, Job Creation and Provide Off-Farm Income Opportunities in Rural Areas
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(October 27, 2010) USDA Official Visits Missouri, Announces Grant for the Center for Rural Affairs
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(October 27, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Support to Improve Health Care, Library Services and Create Jobs in Rural Communities
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(October 26, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Funds for Ohio Farmers and Rural Businesses
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(October 26, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Projects that will Create or Save Jobs in 10 States
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(October 26, 2010) USDA Official Visits Oklahoma, Announces Grant for the National Women in Agriculture Association
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(October 25, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Renewable Energy and Energy Funds for Indiana Producers
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(October 21, 2010) Remarks by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Biofuels as Prepared for Delivery at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
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(October 21, 2010) Listen to Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager's Comments on the Rural Development Recovery Act Report
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(October 20, 2010) USDA Releases Report on the Impact of the Recovery Act on America's Rural Communities
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(October 19, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Loans and Grants to Improve Energy Efficiency and Benefit Ag Producers
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(October 18, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Visits Colorado, Highlights Job Creation and Environmental Benefits of Recovery Act Funding for the Town of Wiggins
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(October 14, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Loans and Grants to Improve Energy Efficiency and Benefit Producers
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(October 5, 2010) USDA Announces Funding For Cooperatives To Create Jobs And Nurture Rural Business Development
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(October 4, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Rural Housing
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(September 30, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Project to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Southwest Nevada
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(September 30, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Project to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Eastern Colorado
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(September 30, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Project to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Central Arkansas
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(September 30, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Project to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Northern Mississippi
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(September 29, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Community Centers, Public Safety and Health Care Facilities
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(September 24, 2010) Hawaii Rural Development State Director Kanazawa Announces USDA Funding Assistance for Energy Reduction, Business Development and Job Creation
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(September 24, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Library Facilities Across the Country
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(September 23, 2010) Secretary Vilsack Announces Awards to Support Regional Economic Development Strategies
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(September 23, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Announces Support for Rural Economic Development Projects Across The Country
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(September 20, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Funding To Improve Water System Infrastructure, Health and Sanitation in Rural Communities
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(September 15, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support For Historically Black Colleges And Small Agricultural Producers
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(September 13, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Project to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural North Dakota and Minnesota
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(September 13, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Residents of South Carolina
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(September 13, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Communities
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(September 10, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $2.7 Million in Funding to help Wisconsin Farmers, Businesses, and Communities
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(September 10, 2010) Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments in Tribal Land-Grant Institutions
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(September 10, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Marks Recovery Act Water Quality Improvements for a Rhode Island Community
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(September 9, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Repowering Assistance Support to Reduce Biorefinery Fossil Fuel Use
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(September 7, 2010) USDA Seeks Applications from Producers to Conduct Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
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(September 7, 2010) USDA Announces Two Recovery Act Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Virginians
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(September 3, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Funding to Improve Health and Sanitation Infrastructure in Los Osos, California
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(September 3, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Funding to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Sanitation in Monticello, New York
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(September 1, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Support for Public Safety, Community Centers, Public Schools and Health Care Facilities
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USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Tonsager Announces Recipients of Rural Business Enterprise Grants
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(August 30, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Rural Electric Infrastructure Improvements
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(August 27, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Joins USDA Employees in Donating Over 800 Pounds of Food to Rural Food Bank
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(August 26, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Holds "Recovery Summer" Event in Boulder City, Nevada to Highlight Support for Business
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(August 19, 2010) USDA Rural Development Announces Recovery Act Broadband Award to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Western Colorado Communities
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(August 19, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Loan Guarantees To Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Arkansas Communities
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(August 18, 2010) Vice President Biden Announces Recovery Act Investments in Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Communities Nationwide
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(August 17, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Loans and Grants
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(August 16, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Broadband Award to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Northern New Mexico Communities
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(August 16, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Road Project to Improve Public Safety, Support Local Job Growth In Marianna, Florida
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USDA Announces Application Period For High Energy Cost Grant Program
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(August 6, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Efforts Aimed at Creating Jobs and Supporting Local Economies
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(August 5, 2010) Agriculture Deputy Secretary Visits North Carolina to Discuss Rural Job Creation
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(August 5, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Funding To Improve Water System Infrastructure, Health and Sanitation in Rural Communities
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(August 4, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Over 120 Recovery Act Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs, Economic Opportunity to Rural Communities
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(August 3, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Honors USDA Employees in Awards Ceremony
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(July 22, 2010) USDA Seeks Public Comment on Distance Learning and Telemedicine Programs
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(July 19, 2010) Vilsack Tours Advanced Bioenergy Facility in Ohio
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(July 12, 2010) USDA Announces Recovery Act Efforts Aimed at Creating Jobs, Supporting Local and Regional Food Systems
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(July 7, 2010) USDA Announces $5.2 million in funding to expand Broadband Access in Reedsburg, WI
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(July 7, 2010) Secretary Vilsack Announces Improvements to Electric Infrastructure Across Rural America
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(July 6, 2010) USDA Under Secretary Tonsager Announces Funding for Renewable Energy Projects; Highlights USDA Assistance to Mississippi
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(July 2, 2010) President Obama Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs and Economic Opportunity to Rural Communities and Native American Tribal Lands
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(June 28, 2010) USDA Rural Development Seeks Public Comment on Ways to Improve a Popular Homebuilding Program
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(June 25, 2010) USDA Seeks Applicants for Grants to Assist Rural Cooperatives and Businesses to Spur Job Creation
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(Jun 24, 2010) USDA Invites Applications for Energy Audits to Help Rural Small Businesses and Agriculture Producers Reduce Their Energy Usage
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(June 23, 2010) USDA Works With Delaware Families to Help Build Homes in Observance of National Homeownership Month
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(June 22, 2010) New USDA Report Provides Roadmap To Achieve America's Renewable Energy Goals
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(June 18, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Success of Recovery Act in Bringing Water System Infrastructure Improvements to Rural Communities Across America
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(June 15, 2010) USDA Under Secretary Honors National Housing Site Managers of the Year
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(June 9, 2010) USDA Highlights Impact of Recent Recovery Act Broadband Loans and Grants
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(June 7, 2010) USDA Announces Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
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(June 3, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding To Assist Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives Across the Country
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(June 3, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Small Business Administrator Mills Announce Agreement To Stimulate Rural Business Creation and Expansion
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(June 3, 2010) USDA Announces Loans and Grants To Help Rural Businesses Create Jobs and Get Expanded Access To Capital
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(June 3, 2010) USDA Announces Funding Assistance Available to Microentrepreneurs in Rural Communities
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(May 17, 2010) USDA Announces Demonstration Program To Increase Availability of Affordable, Rural, Multi-Family Housing
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(May 11, 2010) USDA Announces Availability of Recovery Act Funding to Bring Broadband Service to More of Rural America
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(May 7, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Assistance For Pennsylvania Business
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(May 7, 2010) Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support for Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Cooperatives to Become More Profitable and Efficient
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(May 4, 2010) - USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy Funding
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(May 4, 2010) Obama Administration Announces National Rural Summit To Continue Dialogue on Rebuilding and Revitalizing Rural America
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(April 29, 2010) - USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Improve the Quality of Rural Housing
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(April 28, 2010) - Agriculture Under Secretary Tonsager Announces Availability of Funds To Improve Public Digital Television Transmission Quality in Rural Areas
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(April 28, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Improve Electric Infrastructure and Services in Rural Communities
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(April 21, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Case for Stronger Rural America
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(April 16, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Invites Public Comment on Proposed Rules for USDA Renewable Energy Programs
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(April 15, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Support to Repair Infrastructure, Finance Community Centers, Public Safety Buildings and Health Care Facilities
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(April 14, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Water System Improvement Projects to Improve Health and Sanitation in Communities in 12 States
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(April 9, 2010) - The Obama Administration today announced that Richard Machek will serve as Florida State Director for Rural Development at the USDA
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(April 5, 2010) - Agriculture Under Secretary Tonsager Announces Availability of Funds to Achieve Long-Term Growth, Business Development and Sustainability in Rural Areas
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(April 2, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights National Employment Increased By 162,000 Jobs In March; Discusses Recovery Act's Role In Saving Illinois Food Processing Plant And 133 Jobs
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(April 2, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Disaster Assistance For Residents of 14 States
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(March 30, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces A Recovery Act Broadband Initiative To Bring Economic Opportunity To The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation And Parts Of Two States
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(March 22, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces the Availability of Funding to Enhance Education and Health Care in Rural Areas
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(March 18, 2010)- Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Water System Projects to Improve Health and Sanitation in Communities in 20 States
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(March 18, 2010) - Department of Agriculture And The Department of The Navy Announce Hawaii Renewable Energy Opportunity
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(March 15, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding to Improve Transportation, Generate Economic Opportunity in Rural and Native American Communities
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(March 12, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Availability of Funding to Promote Rural Biomass and Bioenergy Production
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(March 8, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Assistance for Communities Planning New Water and Sewer Systems
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(March 8, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Promote Job Creation and Economic Development in Seven States
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(March 4, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Economic Opportunity to Communities in 18 States and Territories
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(March 3, 2010) - USDA Announces a Guaranteed Loan to a Biorefinery to Produce Renewable Energy
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(March 2, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Bolster Rural Electric Infrastructure
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(March 1, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Assistance is Available to Renovate, Purchase and Construct Rural Rental Housing
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(February 19, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Water System Improvement Projects To Improve Health And Sanitation In Communities In 19 States
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(February 19, 2010) - Secretary Vilsack Announces Recovery Act Support To Repair Infrastructure, Finance Community Centers, Public Safety Buildings And Health Care Facilities
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(February 18, 2010) - USDA Announces Grants For Development Initiatives To Strengthen Rural Communities
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(February 17, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Economic Opportunity to Communities in Nine States
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(February 16, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Help Rural Business
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(February 2, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Funding Assistance to Help Rural Business
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(January 26, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $140 Million for 14 Community Facilities Projects in Rural Areas
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(January 25, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $310 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Rural Broadband Projects
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(January 22, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $4 Million In Recovery Act Funding For Business Development Projects In Rural Areas
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(January 21, 2010) - USDA, Navy Sign Agreement to Encourage the Development and Use of Renewable Energy
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(January 21, 2010) - USDA Rural Development Employee K. Charles Ling Named Economist of the Year
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(January 15, 2010) - Commerce Department's NTIA and USDA's RUS Announce Availability of $4.8 Billion in Recovery Act Funding to Bring Broadband to More Americans
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(January 14, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Annnounces $49 Million in Funding for Alaska Water Quality Improvements Projects
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(January 13, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $449 million in loan assistance to help rural businesses
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(January 12, 2010) - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $11.8 Million For 19 Community Facililties Projects In Rural Areas
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(January 7, 2010) - USDA And Commerce Department Announce Online Tool For Recovery Act Broadband Applicants
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