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			<title>United States Department of the Interior</title>
			<link>http://www.doi.gov</link>
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			<lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:38:18 EST</lastBuildDate>
				
			
				
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								Press Release: 
							Interior Awards Grants in Eleven Western States to Improve Water Management, Supplies 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-awards-grants-in-eleven-western-states-to-improve-water-management-supplies.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Reclamation estimates that together the 44 projects could save more than 100,000 acre-feet of water annually – enough for more than 400,000 people. These projects are anticipated to save enough energy to power nearly 1,000 households.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Reclamation estimates that together the 44 projects could save more than 100,000 acre-feet of water annually – enough for more than 400,000 people. These projects are anticipated to save enough energy to power nearly 1,000 households.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:04:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Advisory: 
							Secretary Jewell to Visit Oregon to Announce Initiatives to Create Jobs through Conservation, Expedited Infrastructure Permitting 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-to-visit-oregon-to-announce-initiatives-to-create-jobs-through-conservation-expedited-infrastructure-permitting.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Secretary will make an announcement regarding efforts to create youth employment opportunities and will sign an agreement with the states of Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and approval of major infrastructure projects.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Secretary will make an announcement regarding efforts to create youth employment opportunities and will sign an agreement with the states of Oregon and Washington to expedite the review and approval of major infrastructure projects.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Press Release: 
							Interior Awards WaterSMART Funding in California and New Mexico to Stretch Water Supplies, Provide Flexibility to Water Managers 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-awards-watersmart-funding-in-california-and-new-mexico-to-stretch-water-supplies-provide-flexibility-to-water-managers.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Five congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects in California and New Mexico will receive cost-shared funding for planning, design and construction of their projects.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Five congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects in California and New Mexico will receive cost-shared funding for planning, design and construction of their projects.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:00 EST</pubDate>		
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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>
					<content:encoded><![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. ]]></content:encoded>
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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>
					<guid>http://www.doi.gov/news/doinews/infrastructure-permitting-reforms-to-meet-the-twin-goals-of-achieving-more-timely-reviews-while-improving-environmental-outcomes.cfm</guid>
					<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>
					<guid>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-releases-updated-draft-rule-for-hydraulic-fracturing-on-public-and-indian-lands-for-public-comment.cfm</guid>
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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>
					<guid>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/secretaries-vilsack-and-jewell-highlight-federal-preparedness-for-2013-western-wildfire-season.cfm</guid>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:00 EST</pubDate>		
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