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Letters to the President | Video
Every day, President Obama reads ten letters from the public in order to stay in tune with America's issues and concerns. "Letters to the President" is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process of how those ten letters make it to the President's desk from among the tens of thousands of letters, faxes, and e-mails that flood the White House each day. ..
Smokey Bear's Official App | USDA Forest Service
Get Your Smokey On. With Smokey Bear's official mobile site and apps, you'll see step by step how to properly build and put out a campfire. Smokey Bear's campfire safety guide will help keep you, and others, safe when cooking and camping outdoors. You'll also have access to exclusive Smokey content and get easy access to all Smokey's social media networks including his YouTube channel, Twitter account and Facebook page. So get your Smokey on, visit the site, download the app, and tell a friend. ..
President Obama unveils the “BRAIN” Initiative
Recently at the White House, President Obama unveiled the “BRAIN” Initiative—a bold new research effort to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind and uncover new ways to treat, prevent, and cure brain disorders like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, autism, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. ..
Klamath River Dam Removal
Washington, D.C. – The Department of the Interior today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluating the potential removal of four privately owned hydroelectric facilities on the Klamath River. The Final EIS identifies the preferred alternative as full removal of all four facilities; the matter now awaits congressional action before the Secretary of the Interior may make a determination of whether the removal of the four facilities is in the public interest. ..
USDA Announces Grants to Help Farms & Ranches Build Resilience to Drought
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
announced the award of $5.3 million in Conservation Innovation Grants to
develop approaches and technology that will help producers adapt to
extreme climate changes that cause drought. These grants will fund
projects benefiting several states that were significantly impacted by
last year's drought. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of
significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the
department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
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