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State and Local Officials Join the Call for Compromise
Posted by on July 29, 2011 at 2:58 PM EDTGovernors, mayors and other state elected officials are joining the chorus urging Congress to compromise on behalf of the American people and to remove the cloud of uncertainty that currently hangs over our economy
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Bringing Practical Biomass Energy to Rural Communities
Posted by on July 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM EDTEric Rund, CEO of Green Flame Energy, believes it is important to establish biomass crops in the market, by increasing biomass use in fuel and creating better incentives for farmers to plant them.
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Empowering Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
Posted by on July 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM EDTRuth Hambleton, founder of Annie's Project in Illinois, recounts her experience at the Rural Champions of Change roundtable and the importance of providing education, support, and networking resources for farm and ranch women.
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Key Airport Projects Across the Country in Jeopardy Unless Congress Passes an FAA bill
Posted by on July 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM EDTSecretary Ray LaHood explains what is at stake if Congress does not act swiftly to pass an extension bill for the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Rural Champions of Change – Sparking Innovation
Posted by on July 18, 2011 at 6:21 PM EDTMelody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, reflects on the Champions of Change roundtable with Rural Americans, which includes farmers, ranchers, local educators, and small business owners improving their communities through innovative actions.
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Making Tractors, Airplanes, and Armor in the Quad Cities
Posted by on June 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM EDTLocal leaders from the Quad Cities fill us in on the area and its manufacturing history.
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Council on Women and Girls Friday Highlights
Posted by on June 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM EDTWelcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! This week, Senator Robert Menendez and Representative Carolyn Maloney re-introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
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Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment
Posted by on June 22, 2011 at 5:37 PM EDTTina Tchen, Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls discusses the Administration's work to improve the lives of women and girls and the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Joining Forces with the Illinois National Guard
Posted by on June 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM EDTDr. Jill Biden recounts her experiences from visiting Illinois National Guard families and encourages the cable industry to help support military families and veterans.
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Winning the Future: On the Ground in Chicago with Small Business Owners
Posted by on June 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM EDTU.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios meets with women small business owners across the country, whose inspiring success stories are leading the economic recovery and putting more Americans back to work.
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