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Greg Laurie Refuses to Argue With Gay Activists Demanding His Disinvitation; Asks for Prayers Instead
By Alex Murashko | The Christian Post | April 30, 2013
Sequester Limits Access to FDA User Fees, Hamburg Tells Committee
By Rebecca Adams | CQ Roll Call | April 29, 2013
A decision to include Food and Drug Administration user fee revenue in the across-the-board cuts mandated by the sequester sparked concern Friday among House appropriators.
Geraldine soon to replace septic tanks with sewer systems
By Stephen McLamb | WAFF 48 | April 29, 2013
GERALDINE, AL (WAFF) -
Septic tank problems will soon be a thing of the past for folks living in Geraldine. They will soon be on a new sewer system.
This is big news for the town of Geraldine; the mayor said not only for the residents but for businesses as well.
NCBA Echoes Congressional Concern on USDA Consolidation
Wisconsin Ag Connection | April 29, 2013
Gay Activists Push for Gov't Officials to Drop Greg Laurie From National Day of Prayer Events
By Alex Murashko | The Christian Post | April 29, 2013
Homosexual activists are labeling evangelist Greg Laurie as the "anti-gay California pastor" and are asking government officials to rescind Laurie's invitation to lead National Day of Prayer-related events in Washington, D.C. as the event's honorary chairman.
USDA Criticized for Budget Proposals
National Hog Farmer | April 29, 2013
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a series of hearings this past week on budget requests for agricultural agencies.
Geraldine unveils sewer system
By Malarie Allen | Sand Mountain Reporter | April 29, 2013
The town of Geraldine has the chance to increase economic development and safety for its citizens and businesses with federal funding recently received for a new sewer system.
Geraldine receives grant
By Emily Hayes | Times-Journal | April 29, 2013
GERALDINE — Geraldine celebrated in the company of two local politicians to recognize federal funds awarded to finance the construction of a public sewer system.
Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, whose district includes DeKalb County, joined with with state Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Albertville, Monday for the presentation.
RMA moving to reduce improper payments, House panel told
By Derrick Cain | Agri Pulse | April 25, 2013
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 - The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has been taking steps to reduce improper payments as part of a larger effort to cut costs, RMA Administrator Brandon Willis told a House panel today.
USDA agencies cutting costs ahead of cuts, House panel told
By Derrick Cain | Agri Pulse | April 24, 2013
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 - Two USDA agencies told a House panel today that while they will be tightening their belts in the wake of a reduced FY 2014 budget request from the administration and the results of sequestration, they expect to maintain high levels of service.