June 2010 Bulletins
Senate Confirms Petraeus for Afghanistan
Released 6/30/10 by Military.Com
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HUD PROPOSES NEW RULE TO ALLOW ON-SITE COMPLETION OF FACTORY-BUILT MANUFACTURED HOMES
Released 6/25/10 by HUD
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is proposing new regulations that would permit builders of manufactured housing (mobile homes) to complete construction at the home's installation site, rather than in the factory. Under current HUD regulations, a manufacturer must obtain HUD approval for on-site completion of each of its designs. Full release
DOT, HUD ANNOUNCE NEW CONTRACTING FLEXIBILITY TO HELP BUILD SUSTAINABLE, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Released 6/24/10 by HUD
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced new contracting efforts that will enhance livability and sustainability initiatives and improve competition for federal highway projects.
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HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE AS PART OF NEW SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
Released 6/24/10 by HUD
WASHINGTON - During a keynote address to The Atlantic's inaugural Future of the City Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that HUD is launching a $100 million Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant program, the first of its kind designed to create stronger, more sustainable communities by connecting housing to jobs, fostering local innovation and building a clean energy economy.
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Al-Qaida Warns of New, Deadlier Attacks
Released 6/21/10 by Military.Com
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Afghanistan Security not Improving
Released 6/19/10 by Military.Com
A U.N. report released Saturday painted a grim picture of the security situation in Afghanistan, saying roadside bombings and assassinations have soared the first four months of the year amid ramped up military operations in the Taliban-dominated south. Full release
