News and Information: News Releases for 2008

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May 2008

May 5, 2008 Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr announces the appointment of George Phillips as the Mississippi State Director

May 1, 2008 USDA Provides $6 Million for Infrastructure, Business Development Projects

May 1, 2008 USDA, Ginnie Mae announce milestone in Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program

April 2008

April 23, 2008 USDA Awards $5.8 Million in Economic Development Funding

April 22, 2008 USDA Awards $623 Million in Electric Loans

April 22, 2008 USDA Celebrates EARTH DAY 2008 by Awarding $164 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects.

                        Project List

April 4, 2008 USDA Rural Development awards more than $30 million to assist rural communities and businesses in 19 states.

                        Recipients List

March 2008

March 25, 2008 USDA Rural Development Announces $267 Million Rural Broadband Loan

March 13, 2008 USDA Rural Development Announces $7.8 Million In Economic Development Funding

March 5, 2008 USDA to invest $220.9 million for USDA’s Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program.

March 4, 2008 USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects

February 2008

February 21, 2008 Morris Westfall appointed as Missouri State Director for Rural Development

February 11, 2008 USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Business Loans And Grants

February 7, 2008: Ronald G. Whitfield appointment as the Florida and U.S. Virgin Islands State Director for USDA Rural Development

February 5, 2008: USDA, FCC launch new resource for broadband in rural communities

February 4, 2008: USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Value-Added Producer Grants

January 2008

January 28, 2008: Susan K. Stacey appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff for Rural Development

January 30, 2008: USDA Rural Development Invites Applications For Rural Infrastructure Loans And Grants

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Information for the Media

Audio Public Service Announcements
:60 Seconds "Progress" PSA* / Transcript (PDF)
:50-10 Seconds "Progress" PSA / Transcript (PDF)
:60 Seconds "Where Am I?" PSA / Transcript (PDF)
:50-10 Seconds "Where Am I?" PSA / Transcript (PDF)

Four-Color Public Service Announcements
"Ted and Ann" PSA -- "Ann’s treatment meant travel to a modern medical center. Because of USDA Rural Development,
      it was a 10-minute drive." / Customizable Version (PDF)
"Community Health" PSA -- "There are 973 people in this town. With USDA Rural Development, advanced healthcare
      is there for all of them." / Customizable Version (PDF)
"Hal" PSA -- "With the right tools, Hal can work miracles. At USDA Rural Development, we understand completely." / En Español (PDF)
"Derek" PSA -- "College gave Derek a reason to leave his hometown. USDA Rural Development is giving him a reason to come back." / En Español (PDF)
"Dale" PSA -- "Dale’s family has lived here for three generations. USDA Rural Development is helping them make it four." / En Español (PDF)
"Emily" PSA -- "Emily inherited her father’s smile. Thanks to USDA Rural Development, she can inherit the family business." / En Español (PDF)

Black and White Public Service Announcements
"Hal" PSA / En Español (PDF)
"Derek" PSA / En Español (PDF)
"Dale" PSA / En Español (PDF)
"Emily" PSA / En Español (PDF)

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