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Loans, grants available to assist rural communities

By Shar Porier Herald/Review BISBEE — When one thinks of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, what normally comes to mind is a government entity that supports agriculture, handles food recalls and approves medications. But, there is far more this department does to help rural counties and citizens through the USDA Rural Development program in ways that are mostly unknown. ...You must be a Premium ...

State government handyman Tom Evslin is stepping down

Tom Evslin, technology chief and federal stimulus czar for Vermont, will leave state government. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau

Student loans: more grants available this year. Here's how to find them.

Student loans for college and university education are easier to find than ever, despite fears of rising costs. Student loans can be used for tuition and fees, room and board, and other expenses.

Federal loan programs fill farm funding void

The government has opened up more grant opportunities tofarmers, who coincidentally are finding it harder to secure loansfrom banks hesitant to risk the funds they have.

DSWD thanks ADB for $400-M 'Pantawid' loan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) thanked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for approving a $400-million loan for the government's conditional cash transfer program, known as the "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4P).