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(Feb 27, 2009) A public meeting on the Broadband Initiatives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will be held March 10, 2009, at the Department of Commerce.
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(Feb 6, 2009) USDA Awards $356 Million in Electric Loans

(Jan 27, 2009) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that utilities in 13 states have been selected to receive $18.1 million through USDA Rural Development's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program.  News Release Application Information

(Jan 12, 2009) USDA is accepting applications for $45.8 million in loans and grants to support rural communities and spur economic development through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program.  News Release

(Jan 9, 2009) USDA Invites Applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants.  News Release

(Nov 19, 2008) USDA Invites Applications for Advanced Biorefinery Guaranteed Loans.

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