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EarthTalk: Cigarette litter

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see pitching their butts out their...

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IDOT Safe Teen Driving Award


Illinois Department Of Transportation Operation Teen Safe Driving Program Nationally Honored.
Washington, DC---The Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) and the Federal Highway...

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Hear Our Kennedy Center Prison Plays on the Radio Now

from:John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

We recently presented five prisoner-written plays at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in a program called "From Prison to the Stage." It was part of the Kennedy...

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SBA Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen the 8(a) Business Development Program for Small Businesse

WASHINGTON – On October 28, 2009, The U.S. Small Business Administration announced proposals aimed at strengthening opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses to benefit...

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Gas Prices/Climate Bill - Expert: Major Savings At Gas Pump Expected Under 2 Federal Policies

Net Gas Cost Savings For U.S. Motorists Seen Through Combined Impact Of Two Climate-Related Measures
Benefits From Higher MPG Levels Will Outweigh Modest Impact of Cap and Trade...

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SBA Proposes Revision of Size Standards to Expand Opportunities for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON----The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing increases in the size definitions for three broad commercial sectors.  The proposed increases cover size...

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Governor Pawlenty’s Public Schedule for November 3, 2009

Tuesday, November 3
11:00 a.m. EST – Washington D.C.      Governor Tim Pawlenty, former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt, Allan Odden and Jim Kelly...

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Weatherization Day 2009 Gets a Boost from Federal Stimulus Money

Washington, DC -- Since 1976, The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been making homes of low-income families more energy efficient. To...

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Governor Pawlenty’s Public Schedule for November 2, 2009

Monday, November 2
All Day – Washington D.C.
Governor Pawlenty participates in the Strategic Management of Human Capital (SMHC) Task Force’s conference discussing the...

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Audubon Applauds Long Island Sound Congressional Caucus...

Congressional Committee Authorizes Major Funding Increase for Long Island Sound Restoration
Audubon Applauds Long Island Sound Congressional Caucus, Urges Swift Passage by House...

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