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Archive Home > 2011 > July > 01 > New council means rural economies will get more attention in Washington

New council means rural economies will get more attention in Washington

Official visits Redmond to promote initiative

By Ed Merriman / The Bulletin
July 1, 2011

Finding ways to stimulate business and community development in rural areas of Oregon and other states is the goal of a new White House Rural Council, according to Victor Vasquez, deputy undersecretary for USDA Rural Development, who spoke during a recent two-day visit to Central Oregon.

“The....

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