Washington DC - February 26 - The USDA Secretary Vilsack signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to promote increased cooperation between USDA, tribally controlled colleges and universities(TCUs), and American Indian/Alaska Native communities, ensuring that TCUs and American Indian/Alaska Native communities participate equitably in USDA employment, programs, and activities.

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Washington DC - February 26 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, will receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases.

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Washington DC - February 12 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced $1 billion in stimulus bond authority under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 76 tribes across the country to help create jobs, complete projects, and bring much needed economic revitalization to Tribal lands.

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Washington DC - February 5 - EPA is requesting an increase in support to tribal programs to address critical needs in assessing environmental conditions on tribal lands and building environmental programs tailored to tribal needs.

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Washington DC - February 4 -  The Federal Communications Commission adopted a First Report and Order that gives tribes a priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities.

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