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About two dozen states are going back to Washington for another shot at billions in education grants under the "Race to the Top" program

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First AP News
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The Yellowstone quarter, spraying for grasshoppers and educational grants make this morning’s news.

 

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Budget workshop will likely be painful
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New Legislation Could Help Illinois Win Federal Education Grants
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The second round of "Race to the Top" applications are due this month and the state is pushing to win.            Governor Quinn will sign legislation today to strengthen the state’s application.

 

McLean Co. Komen group gets breast cancer grants
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Taconic Acquires Rights to Green Fluorescent Protein Technology From GE Healthcare
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DNR’s coastal program seeks input on funding
The Michigan City News-Dispatch Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:46 AM PDT
BEVERLY SHORES — The Lake Michigan Coastal Program is seeking input on funding priorities for the 2011 funding cycle of the Coastal Grants Program. The meeting will take place at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at the Beverly Shores Town Hall, 500 S. Broadway.

 

Agencies win grants for health programs
Columbus Telegram Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:36 AM PDT
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Market Commentary and Intraday News
INO News Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:29 AM PDT
(AP:MINNEAPOLIS) About two dozen states are going back to Washington for another shot at billions in education grants under the "Race to the Top" program, but at least nine others with more than 7 million children are opting out of trying a second time.

 

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