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Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants

"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants.

Experts

 Lehigh County Authority
Lehigh County Authority

1053 Spruce St.
Allentown, PA 18106
Call: 610-398-2503

Standing up for Vultures

There is a lot of talk these days about the different kinds of capitalism. On the campaign trail, Governor Rick Perry and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich have been using the term 'vultures' to criticize front runner Mitt Romney.

President Jan Jarrett
Jan Jarrett
President
Penn Future
610 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Call: 717-214-7920

Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis Database

Our economy produces goods that we depend on in our daily lives -- like pharmaceuticals, clothing, and automobiles.

 John Groh
John Groh
Boro of Edinboro
Call: 814-449-7264

Poor Air Quality and Facilities in Our Schools

This video of Southern Middle School in Reading, PA is a sneak preview for an upcoming airing on CNN. Reading's troubled school district, as most urban school districts face educational as well as fiscal challenges.

Editor Robert Sayre
Robert Sayre
Editor
Empowered Municipality
Call: 888-527-2373

Should Cities Recruit or Retain Skilled Labor?

Should cities aim economic development efforts on recruiting the highly skilled or retaining them?

 Smart Growth
Smart Growth
Coalition for Smart Growth
1383 Acadia Rd., Room 001
Lancaster, PA 17601
Call: 717-509-4711

MBDA Business Center Grants

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in three locations.

 PA Education Dept
PA Education Dept

Political Typology-Where Do YOU Fit IN?

In this era of political polarization and ideology, where do YOU fit in? Take this fun and simple survey, created by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

Leadership David A. Larson, Sr.
David A. Larson, Sr.
Leadership
dlarson@blackcsi.com

All About GSA Schedules

Authorized state and local units of government may purchase equipment from selected GSA Schedules, as well as vehicles in support of counter-drug, emergency response, and homeland security activities.

President Jan Jarrett
Jan Jarrett
President
Penn Future
610 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Call: 717-214-7920

Science and Technology Fellows

MCC has a requirement for the services of an institution to set up and run a Science and Technology Fellowship Program that will select and identify

 John Kreiner
John Kreiner
Lorman Education Services
2510 Alpine Rd.
Eau Claire, WI
Call: 866-352-9539

The winds of political change-Millcreek Township, PA

Although a CNN Money Magazine ranking placed Millcreek Township in the top 100 Best Places to Live, it appears not all are happy with the form of government. Yes, the second most populated Second Class Township in Pennsylvania (53,000)

President Jan Jarrett
Jan Jarrett
President
Penn Future
610 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Call: 717-214-7920

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