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When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation

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And significantly there is no defense for an issued permit or claim of preemption by other state or federal laws. Under the amended City charter, the Lake Erie ecosystem may enforce its rights through an action prosecuted by the City or any resident in the name of the ecosystem.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. Our economic development team is committed to fast-tracking business permits,” said Baroody. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Separated at Birth

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Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways. beltways) that permit motorists to avoid driving through the heart of major cities. DC now is moving forward with a $1.3-billion Thankfully, the need to defend the U.S. But the creation of our national highway network didn’t take place in a vacuum: major U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Located an hour from Washington, DC’s biotech corridor and less than 30 minutes from well-known national biodefense resource Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, Washington County is an affordable place to do business with close proximity to local metropolitan areas. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. defense department, with an additional $500 million in state and private investment. The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

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Copies of this publication may be obtained from the Executive Office of the President’s Publications Office by calling 202-395-7332, or writing the Office of Publications, 725 17th Street, NW, Room 2200, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Steven Kelman. Administrator. Office of Federal Procurement Policy.