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Buying local in District of Columbia is not only a great way to become more sustainable without a lot of effort, it also helps you learn more about your city. Seek out local merchants the next time you need a product.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses produce jobs for local communities.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses are more likely to utilize local ads, banks and other services.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses donate more money to nonprofits and are more accountable to their local communities.
  • Supporting local District of Columbia businesses preserves the economic diversity of our communities and the unique character of our neighborhoods.
  • Supporting local District of Columbia businesses is good for the environment, because it cuts down on fuel consumption. Buying locally produced goods reduces the need to ship goods from thousands of miles away and also cuts down on the distances shoppers travel.


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Gov. Henry seeks improved ride safety rules
Oklahoma City - To help preserve amusement ride safety at state and county fairs across Oklahoma, Gov. Brad Henry today asked the state Department of Labor to rewrite new rules governing the regulation of ride operators.

The governor disapproved the agency's first proposal today, saying ....

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OREGON TO GET WORLD'S LARGEST WIND FARM
The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) today approved a site certificate for the 909 megawatt (MW) Shepherds Flat Wind Farm. Located in Gilliam and Morrow counties, Shepherds Flat will double Oregon's current wind operating capacity of about 889 MW.

"This ....