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USDA works to help restore water and electric service to rural customers impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Posted Thu, 2012/11/08 - 11:03am by RCAP

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2012 (USDA) – As part of federal efforts to provide necessary support to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that power and water services have been restored to more than 130,000 rural customers on USDA-financed systems in nine states.

USDA announces new effort to improve water quality and public health in low-income communities in the Southwest

Posted Wed, 2012/07/25 - 3:03pm by RCAP

WASHINGTON (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced July 24 that low-income rural areas will benefit from changes in the way USDA funds water and wastewater projects. Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Judith Canales made the announcement on Vilsack's behalf while she toured the wastewater treatment system in the City of Peñitas, Texas.