County News Table of Contents (2001)

National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 33, No. 14 * July 30, 2001

Beverly Schlotterbeck, Editor
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Gonzales urges Bush to
host rural issues summit
By Tiffany Ricci
media relations manager

NACo President and Santa Fe County (N.M.) Commissioner Javier Gonzales urged the Administration and Congress to address the problems facing rural America. In a July 24 news conference, Gonzales said, “President Bush needs to act quickly to convene a White House Summit on Rural Affairs that will explore problems facing rural America and develop creative solutions for addressing them.”

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Vice President Cheney, EPA’s Whitman top Annual Conference

Cheney’s speech to NACo highlights Bush energy policy
EPA administrator seeks county input
Varney declares U.S. economy is still the best
NACo adopts new energy, welfare and food stamp reform policy
Digital divide, NASA projects take center stage on Tuesday
Dynamic duo delivers message on the generation gap

House, Senate cut back local workforce funds

House passes faith-based initiatives bill

Senate approves FY2002 Interior appropriations bill

Rural Action Caucus survey reveals farm bill priorities

NACo awards communities with environmental restoration grants

Oregon counties first to deliver federal forest fund resolutions

NACo receives Organization of Excellence Award

Hats off to .... 2001 Achievement Awards “Best of Category” Winners

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