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			<title>United States Department of the Interior</title>
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								Video: 
							This Week at Interior May 17, 2013 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/video/thisweekmay17.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Secretary Jewell takes to the skies with smoke jumpers; Interior releases an updated draft rule on fracking; law enforcement officers saluted at Police Week ceremonies; and the Washington Monument repair effort passes a major milestone. ]]></description>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Video: 
							Washington Monument Scaffolding Time Lapse 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/video/washington-monument-timelapse.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Time lapse video of the Washington Monument earthquake repair scaffolding construction project, from March 20th to May 13th, 2013. Video shot from the roof of the Department of the Interior.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Time lapse video of the Washington Monument earthquake repair scaffolding construction project, from March 20th to May 13th, 2013. Video shot from the roof of the Department of the Interior.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Video: 
							Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Forum 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/video/aapi-forum.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The White House holds an Asian American Pacific Islander Forum at the Department of the Interior]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[The White House holds an Asian American Pacific Islander Forum at the Department of the Interior]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:11:00 EST</pubDate>		
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						Infrastructure Permitting Reforms to Meet the Twin Goals of Achieving More Timely Reviews While Improving Environmental Outcomes 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/infrastructure-permitting-reforms-to-meet-the-twin-goals-of-achieving-more-timely-reviews-while-improving-environmental-outcomes.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As the largest landowner in the United States, the Department of the Interior has played a critical role in facilitating the infrastructure investments needed for a 21st Century American economy.  In particular, Interior is reshaping our energy future.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[As the largest landowner in the United States, the Department of the Interior has played a critical role in facilitating the infrastructure investments needed for a 21st Century American economy.  In particular, Interior is reshaping our energy future.]]></content:encoded>
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					<dc:creator>David J. Hayes </dc:creator>
					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Press Release: 
							Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-releases-updated-draft-rule-for-hydraulic-fracturing-on-public-and-indian-lands-for-public-comment.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Department of the Interior today announced the release of an updated draft proposal that would establish commonsense safety standards for hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Department of the Interior today announced the release of an updated draft proposal that would establish commonsense safety standards for hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Press Release: 
							Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell Highlight Federal Preparedness for 2013 Western Wildfire Season 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/secretaries-vilsack-and-jewell-highlight-federal-preparedness-for-2013-western-wildfire-season.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Interior Secretary Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to reduce risk during the fire season.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Interior Secretary Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to reduce risk during the fire season.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Video: 
							This Week at Interior May 10, 2013 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/video/thisweekmay10.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interior releases $475 million to repair damage left by Hurricane Sandy; Secretary Jewell takes in the Offshore Technology Conference; the Department hosts a forum on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage;  and it&apos;s time for the Bike to Work Challenge.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Interior releases $475 million to repair damage left by Hurricane Sandy; Secretary Jewell takes in the Offshore Technology Conference; the Department hosts a forum on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage;  and it&apos;s time for the Bike to Work Challenge.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Press Release: 
							Federal Agencies Expand Urban Waterway Revitalization Efforts in Communities Across the Nation 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/federal-agencies-expand-urban-waterway-revitalization-efforts-in-communities-across-the-nation.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Urban Waters Federal Partnership is adding 11 new locations. In addition, two more federal partner agencies will join efforts to restore waterways and their environments, boost recreation, help local economies, create jobs, and protect health.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Urban Waters Federal Partnership is adding 11 new locations. In addition, two more federal partner agencies will join efforts to restore waterways and their environments, boost recreation, help local economies, create jobs, and protect health.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:55:00 EST</pubDate>		
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						New National Arctic Strategy Adopts Integrated Arctic Management 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/new-national-arctic-strategy-adopts-integrated-arctic-management.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Today the White House announced the release of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region, a broad framework that lays out the U.S. Government’s strategic priorities in the Arctic for the next 10 years.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today the White House announced the release of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region, a broad framework that lays out the U.S. Government’s strategic priorities in the Arctic for the next 10 years.]]></content:encoded>
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					<dc:creator>David J. Hayes </dc:creator>
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:42:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Advisory: 
							Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to Host Media Conference Call on the 2013 Wildfire Season Forecast 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/mediaadvisories/agriculture-secretary-tom-vilsack-and-interior-secretary-sally-jewell-to-host-media-conference-call-on-the-2013-wildfire-season-forecast.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This year, significant fire potential is predicted to be above normal in much of the West, including almost all of Arizona, New Mexico, California and Oregon; and portions of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.&#xa0;]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year, significant fire potential is predicted to be above normal in much of the West, including almost all of Arizona, New Mexico, California and Oregon; and portions of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.&#xa0;]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:00 EST</pubDate>		
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