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  Feb 9, 2010
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  Feb 10, 2010
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  Feb 17, 2010
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COG is on Facebook! Click here to find out what programs have social media pages and for links to join.
 
Wednesday's Child is a public-private partnership between NBC4, the Freddie Mac Foundation, and COG. Click here to learn more about adoption.
 
Commuter Connections wants to applaud your efforts to improve your employees' commutes. Apply for the 2010 Employer Recognition Awards.
 
National Capital Farms web site provides up-to-date information on locally grown food, farmers markets,and much more.
 
For information on the flu and links to area governments' health departments and CDC flu updates.
 
Read the Region Forward © report, which proposes goals, targets, and a compact agreement to guide future planning.
 
COG is working with the U.S. Census Bureau to build awareness and encourage regional participation as the Census approaches.
 
Visit COG’s Online Regional Information Center for latest news and updates on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
 
Learn about COG's Climate Change Program and the National Capital Region Climate Change Report.
 
COG Offices will be Open on Tuesday

COG offices will be open on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. 

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Transportation Board Endorses Regional Bus Stop Improvement Program

NextBus displays, shelters, and sidewalk connections are included in the proposal.

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Local and Federal Leaders Discuss Impact of Airports on Region’s Economy
Dr. Stephen Fuller calls on regional leaders to maximize economic development around airports.
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District Councilmember Kwame Brown Elected Chairman of COG Board of Directors
Brown will focus on regional priorities including economic prosperity, unemployment and comprehensive vocational education. 
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COG Board Votes Unanimously to Adopt Regional Workforce Development Report
Forum to be held in the spring bringing together leaders in the political, educational, business, and civic communities to build upon strategies for workforce development.
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Region Forward approved by COG Board of Directors
COG will now ask 21 area governments to officially endorse the regional planning effort.
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COG Chairman Penelope Gross Appears on NBC's "Viewpoint"
Gross participates in a discussion on the region's past and future.
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COG Names Sharon Bulova Regional Leader of the Year
National Capital Planning Commission wins Regional Partnership Award at COG Annual Luncheon. 
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Ron Sims Delivers Keynote Address at COG Annual Luncheon
HUD Deputy Secretary Charges COG Members, Officials to be Show-Place for the American Experience.
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TPB Wins Diversity Leadership Award
WTS DC Chapter recognizes TPB for initiatives that serve the transportation needs of region’s diverse populations.
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COG Launches NationalCapitalFarms.org
New site aims to promote and protect agriculture in the Metropolitan Washington Region.
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COG In The News
A brief listing of recent COG activities as reported by various news agencies.
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Publications
COG Annual Report 2008/Regional Directory 2009
Closing the Gaps to Build the Future: Improving Workforce Development
Transportation
The Region: Annual Review of Transportation Issues in the Washington Metropolitan Region
Traffic Quality on the Metropolitan Washington Area Freeway System: 2008 Report
Environment
National Capital Region Climate Change Report
Plastic Bag Report
Housing & Planning
Priorities for a Growing Region: Greater Washington 2050 Survey of Area Residents
Region Forward: A Comprehensive Guide for Regional Planning and Measuring Progress in the 21st Century
Health & Human Services
Community Health Indicators for the Washington Metropolitan Region
Childhood Obesity: 2008 Survey of the National Capital Region
Homeland Security & Public Safety
Report on Crime and Crime Control: 2008 Summary
2009 Presidential Inauguration Regional After-Action Report Summary
Regional Map


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