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			<title>United States Department of the Interior</title>
			<link>http://www.doi.gov</link>
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			<lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 02:59:44 EST</lastBuildDate>
				
			
				
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								Press Release: 
							Secretary Jewell Signs Agreement with Pacific Northwest States to Expedite Review, Permitting of Energy Infrastructure 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-signs-agreement-with-pacific-northwest-states-to-expedite-review-permitting-of-energy-infrastructure.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The agreement signed today formally establishes a pilot Pacific Northwest Regional Infrastructure Team to more efficiently coordinate the permitting processes for infrastructure projects.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[The agreement signed today formally establishes a pilot Pacific Northwest Regional Infrastructure Team to more efficiently coordinate the permitting processes for infrastructure projects.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 14:05:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Video: 
							This Week at Interior - May 24, 2013 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/video/this-week-at-interior-2013-may-24.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A new study shows an alarming decline in amphibian life within the US, a &quot;Day of Service&quot; at national memorials to honor the nation&apos;s fallen service members, and a plan to create youth jobs through conservation efforts.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new study shows an alarming decline in amphibian life within the US, a &quot;Day of Service&quot; at national memorials to honor the nation&apos;s fallen service members, and a plan to create youth jobs through conservation efforts.]]></content:encoded>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:00 EST</pubDate>		
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								Press Release: 
							Interior Department to Hire Nearly 17,000 Young People to Work on Public Lands This Year 
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					<link>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-to-hire-nearly-17000-young-people-to-work-on-public-lands-this-year.cfm</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This year, the Department plans to provide conservation employment opportunities to nearly 17,000 youth in national parks, wildlife refuges, and on other public lands.]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year, the Department plans to provide conservation employment opportunities to nearly 17,000 youth in national parks, wildlife refuges, and on other public lands.]]></content:encoded>
					<guid>http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-to-hire-nearly-17000-young-people-to-work-on-public-lands-this-year.cfm</guid>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:31:00 EST</pubDate>		
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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>
					<guid>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</guid>
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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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							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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