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State of the Union Office Hours with Doug McKalip 1/27/12

Doug McKalip, Senior Policy Advisor for Rural Affairs in the Domestic Policy Council, responds to your questions in a special State of the Union session of White House Office Hours. For the rest of the week's Office Hours schedule visit: http://www.wh.gov/sotu.

  1. WHLive
    Hi, Doug McKalip here to take your rural questions. First time tweeting Looking forward to a great discussion. #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:04:51
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  2. WHLive
    Follow all of the Administration's rural efforts at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/rural-council #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  3. itaguy
    USDA has championed rural telecom development. Is WH concerned about the impacts of FCC rule change on USDA loans? #WHchat #RUSloan
    itaguy
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:05:17
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  4. WHLive
    .@itaguy POTUS very committed to rural broadband. 7 million residents have it as a result. Will engage thru rural council on usf #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:14:15
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  5. RCAPInc
    @WHLive SOTU mentioned infrastructure but beyond roads and broadband, what does admin plan to do about replacing aging water infrastructure
    RCAP
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  6. WHLive
    .@RCAPInc POTUS pointed out that 69% bridges are structurally deficient and will build upon water resource investment from ARRA. #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  7. nstraw10
    @WHLive #whchat Water infrastructure in rural nearing end of useful life. Can we afford to repair/replace all, or will towns go without?
    Nancy Straw
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  8. WHLive
    .@nstraw10 Administration has invested heavily so far. POTUS stated, let's take half of savings from wars and nation build here! #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:22:53
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  9. dailyyonder
    #WHChat What happened to the DOJ/USDA anti-trust inquiry? There were hearings all across rural America. Now what?
    Daily Yonder
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:05:54
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  10. WHLive
    .@dailyyonder Published GIPSA rule on FB reforms recently and seeking input on additional aspects. will enjoy additional dialogue #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:16:54
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  11. dailyyonder
    #WHChat DOJ hearings concerned not GIPSA but bigger ?s of ag anti-trust: seed, retail, etc. What will come out all that testimony?
    Daily Yonder
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:24:04
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  12. WHLive
    .@dailyyonder POTUS believes that hard work and playing by the rules should be rewarded & Admin actions will follow that guidance. #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  13. WHLive
    Also note that US achieved $137 billion in ag exports last year -- a record with $42B trade surplus. POTUS wants to build on this #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:46:29
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  14. dailyyonder
    #WHChat How will the proposed executive reorganization improve services to rural small business owners? What are downsides for rural areas?
    Daily Yonder
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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  15. WHLive
    .@dailyyonder USDA budget down $3 billion since 2010. USDA leading way with excellent proposal on field office structure (1/2) #WHchat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:52:17
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  16. WHLive
    .@dailyyonder also, Rural Council already leveraging federal agencies efforts to ensure improved services to rural communities (2/2) #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:53:55
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  17. AGreenEnergyLLC
    Are digesters considered by the WH a clean energy option to promote rural development, energy independence? 1 cow can power 1 home! #WHChat
    AGreen Energy LLC
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:08:16
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  18. WHLive
    .@AGreenEnergyLLC Admin committed to digesters and seeking actions toward goal of one per week and want to include in green evergy #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:19:39
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  19. WHLive
    #SOTU, POTUS emphasized hiring Veterans -- very important with 44% vets coming from rural areas. Let's get r done! #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:55:28
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  20. ArtoftheRural
    #WHChat Arts & culture create the narrative for rural America. Has WH and rural council engaged with the NEA or NEH to help tell the story?
    The Art of the Rural
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:22:12
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  21. WHLive
    .@ArtoftheRural Rural Council engaging with sustainable efforts - partnership in promoting jobs and opportunity for main street #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:26:16
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  22. CorbinTimes
    Why are american workers being passed by for training while foreigners are being front lined for freetrainingandexpedited employment #WHChat
    Corbin
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:29:37
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  23. WHLive
    @CorbinTimes POTUS leveling playing field on business outsourcing -package on education and learning will benefit rural #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:29:54
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  24. WHLive
    #SOTU outlined manufacturing objectives as well. Agriculture is the foundation. Americans spend only 7% on food & invest in economy #WHChat
    White House Live
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 10:33:35
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  25. leclairtammy
    How will the admin. increase affordable, accessible, and integrated housing so PWD can live in freedom? #WHChat @WHLive
    Tammy LeClair
    Fri, Jan 27 2012 07:08:24
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