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Attention, USDA borrowers using Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Posted Thu, 2012/06/21 - 3:28pm by RCAP

CCR is Going Away -- What to Expect (UPDATE)

The announcement below was taken directly from the CCR News and Announcements section on the CCR website. You can visit that site for updates as they are given.

Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development tweets about water infrastructure

Posted Tue, 2012/06/19 - 3:21pm by RCAP

On June 19, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O’Brien hosted June's virtual office hours for the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Twitter. O’Brien discussed the Obama administration’s efforts to create a rural America that’s built to last, through support of broadband, education, medical, and water-quality projects. In many cases, USDA works in partnership with other government entities, including Tribes, and business development organizations to create job opportunities in rural America.

USDA secretary announces measures to improve quality of life and foster economic opportunity for Tribal communities

Posted Tue, 2012/06/19 - 1:49pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced June 13 the implementation of measures that will make it easier for individuals living in Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA) to obtain USDA funding to improve basic services, including water and sewer systems, broadband and electric infrastructure.