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USDA: $20 million for rural U.S. communities - Pahrump Valley times
Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas C. Dorr - who was in Pahrump last month to tour Desert View Regional Medical Center - recently announced the availability of $20 million in grants to rural communities to strengthen distance learning and telemedicine programs in rural America. "The specialized health care and enhanced educational opportunities brought by modern technologies saves lives and promotes opportunities essential to the advancement of rural areas," said Dorr. "USDA Rural Development's funding for distance learning and telemedicine will help to bring technology into rural America to build strong and vibrant communities."
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