Quote of the Day
"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Thursday, September 1, 2005
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COSTELLO ANNOUNCES USDA AWARD FOR SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Shawnee Development Council, located in Karnak and serving the counties of Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union, has received a $44,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development. The funds will be used to repair and rehabilitate homes for low and very low-income families.
"Quality, affordable housing is an important tool for economic development," Costello said. "These funds are improving the lives of many families, which in turn benefits the entire community."
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