Lyons, Neb. - The Center for Rural Affairs’ Rural Brief April
2008 Issue looks at Rural Development funding for FY09. President
Bush released his Fiscal Year 2009 budget Feb. 3. While this $3.1
trillion budget for the entire federal government sets the
parameters for future debate and deliberations in Congress, it is
primarily a recommendation and the first step in the annual
appropriations process.
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