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Obama administration establishes White House Rural Council to strengthen rural communities

Posted Thu, 2011/06/09 - 1:05pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council.  While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential.  To address these challenges, build on the administration’s rural economic strategy, and improve the implementation of that strategy, the president signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Rural Council. 

Obama administration affirms comprehensive commitment to clean water

Posted Fri, 2011/04/29 - 1:49pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON – Recognizing the importance of clean water and healthy watersheds to our economy, environment and communities, the Obama administration released a national clean water framework April 27 that showcases its comprehensive commitment to protecting the health of America’s waters.

Daily Yonder blog: State of the (Rural) Union

Posted Mon, 2011/01/31 - 10:45am by RCAP

The Daily Yonder blog asked several people to chime in about President Obama’s State of the Union address on Jan. 25.

Read the full post to see what was in Obama's address for rural America.