December 2008 Bulletins
HUD TO SPEED PROCESS FOR AWARDING GRANTS
Released 12/29/08 by HUD
WASHINGTON - In an effort to accelerate the process of awarding grants to State and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other community-based applicants, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a new streamlined funding process. HUD will now announce funding notices on a program-by-program basis, an action that will speed up the application process for prospective grantees that would otherwise be required to wait for the publication of HUD's comprehensive funding notice. Full release
Thousands More Bound for Afghanistan
Released 12/29/08 by Military.Com
The top U.S. military officer said that the Pentagon could double the number of American forces in Afghanistan by next summer to 60,000 -- the largest estimate of potential reinforcements ever publicly suggested. Full release
Pakistan Seeks to Reduce Tensions
Released 12/27/08 by Military.Com
Pakistan told India it did not want war and would use force only if attacked. The United States has been trying to ease the burgeoning crisis while also pressing Pakistan to crack down on militants Washington says were likely responsible for the Mumbai attack. Full release
