| Report Highlights Health Disparities Throughout Region |
Life expectancy, infant mortality, and lack of insurance are among the notable variations. |
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| TPB and FTA Hold Priority Bus Conference |
| Conference examined ways in which to improve the region's transporation system by utilizing priority buses. |
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| Officials Hold Fireworks Safety News Conference and Demonstration |
| Fire marshals addressed the dangers associated with the use of illegal fireworks and showed how fireworks are mishandled and improperly used. |
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| Commuter Connections Honors Area Businesses |
| Employers win awards for programs that reduce gasoline use, air pollution and traffic congestion. |
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| Panel of Area Leaders Discuss Greater Washington 2050 Initiative |
  Listen to Greater Washington 2050 Coalition Members Barbara Favola, Alan Imhoff, Jim Dinegar and Stewart Schwartz, and COG Executive Director David Robertson discuss the initiative and the region's future on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show. |
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| COG Recruiting Stakeholders for new Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee |
| Applications due by July 10, 2009. |
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| TPB Votes Unanimously To Advance Purple Line Project |
Regional planning board reviews substantial public comment prior to voting. |
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| TPB Approves Ten Projects to Improve Transportation for People with Disabilities and Low-Income Commuters |
| Board Members honor Alexandria Councilmember Tim Lovain for his leadership on transporation access and mobility programs. |
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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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