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By Rick Cohen

Main Street Economics | Politics and Government
Speak Your Piece: A Campaign Document, Not a Plan
08/31/2011

The White House Rural Council has produced a report, but it's more a campaign document than a blueprint for reinvigorating rural America.

Growth and Development
Grants for Rural Development in Decline
02/23/2011

spindletop coast enterprisesWhile foundation giving increased more than 40% from 2004-2008, grants to rural development declined. Rick Cohen sees a "metronation" bias in U.S. philanthropy.

Growth and Development | Racing For '08/Archive
Helping Rural Non-Profits — A President's Attention Could Make A Difference
09/30/2008
Urban-centric federal programs make it hard for rural nonprofits to compete. A president with a rural point of view could help.
Arts and Culture | Politics and Government
'Wooden Indians' in Disbelief over Smithsonian's Chosen Chief
09/30/2007
NMAISmithsonian officials hired Kevin Gover for the top job at the new National Museum of the American Indian. Seven years earlier, Gover and other federal officials were found in contempt of court for destroying documents in a landmark suit filed by American Indians.
Growth and Development
Foundations Make No Pledge to Increase Rural Giving
09/10/2007
housing Program in Garrett Co. MarylandSen. Max Baucus of Montana challenged foundations to double their donations in rural America, but it likely will take pressure from rural nonprofits -- and more -- for giving patterns to change.
Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural
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