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U.S. Department of Labor awards nearly $123 million in 4th round of President's Community-Based Job Training Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded nearly $123 million to 68 community colleges and community-based institutions that competed successfully under the President's Community-Based Job Training Grants Initiative. [complete list at end of story]
· Seattle Community Colleges, Health care, $1,919,441
· Tacoma Community College, Transportation, $1,941,098
· Whatcom Community College, Health care, $1,848,707
PR Newswire, Jan. 16, 2009
http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/01-16-2009/0004956221&EDATE=
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Governor, others say no to raises
Seattle Times, Jan. 21, 2009
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008652121_webraises21.html
Obama Cites Schools in Inaugural Address
“Everywhere we look, there is work to be done. ...We will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age,” Mr. Obama said in his inaugural address as the 44th president of the United States.
Education Week, Jan. 20, 2009
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/01/20/19inaugweb.h28.html?tmp=2102384699
State stimulus plan a hard sell, officials say / Budget woes, deadline dim hopes for Gregoire package
The Columbian, Jan. 20, 2009
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090121/NEWS02/701219923/-1/NEWS
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