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$195 million delivered to rural NebraskaBanner year for USDA Rural Development Nebraska The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development reports a banner year of program delivery for Nebraska with $195 million infused into the state's rural economy. As outlined in their Fiscal Year 2008 Rural Development Progress Report, the monies assist in areas of housing, business and community development, telecommunications, value-added activities and electricity. The report shows a breakdown of $69 million expended for housing, $51 million telecommunications, $33 million community facilities and water and wastewater, $23 million for electric, and $19 million for business projects. USDA Rural Development serves to increase economic opportunity and to improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne/08Annrpt.pdf for a copy of the report or call 402-437-5563. Visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne/ for additional program information or to locate an USDA Rural Development Office nearest you.
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