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Nov. 16, 2006: White House Regional Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
March 21-23, 2007: Paying for Sustainable Water Infrastructure
Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas Dorr (click photo to enlarge) with 2006 Agri-Entrepreneurship Award winners at the annual FFA convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Rural Development is a sponsor of the competition.
Mr. Dorr's Remarks (PDF)
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Conner announced that broadband and telecommunications loans totaling almost $210 million are being awarded to communications firms in four states.
Full Story / Recipients List
Agriculture Secretary Johanns announced that USDA will loan more than $776 million to electric utilities in 16 states to provide service to more than 10,000 new customers and to make infrastructure improvements, including new generating facilities and lines.
Full Story / Recipients List
Agriculture Secretary Johanns announced that 78 multi-family housing developments in 16 states have been selected for a demonstration program designed to preserve and rehabilitate apartment complexes financed through Rural Development.
Full Story
At the Mortgage Bankers Association of America's annual convention, USDA Rural Development Housing and Community Facilities Programs Administrator Russell T. Davis announced the expansion of a new loan underwriting system to expedite the handling of Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan applications. He also highlighted the key benefits of the Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan program.
Loan Underwriting System Announcement / Guranteed Loan Program Announcement
Agriculture Secretary Johanns honored staff from USDA Rural Development with three 2006 USDA Group Honor Awards.
RD Announcement / USDA Announcement
Agriculture Secretary Johanns announced the appointment of John W. Rounsaville as Rural Development Mississippi State Director.
Full Story
Agriculture Secretary Johanns announced the appointment of former U.S. Representative Clyde C. Holloway as Rural Development Louisiana State Director.
Full Story
Rural Development and the 2002 Farm Bill
5-Star Commitment to Expand Rural Minority Homeownership
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at USDA
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