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The proposed budget would ramp up military spending, while decreasing funds for scientific research, the arts community and programs that significantly impact the poor.

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency will be stepping down from her post next year. Lisa Jackson, the administrator for the E.P.A., will be resigning from her position after President Obama gives his State of the Union address. Shortly after the president’s re-election, last month, Jackson informed him that she planned to step down […]

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WASHINGTON — The Obama Administration — through the Environmental Protection Agency — awarded more than $6.2 million towards workforce development in 21 minority communities. The investment seeks to provide underprivileged populations the same degree of protection as their wealthy counterparts. Visit the EPA Website In addition to providing marketable skills, part of the grant funding […]