Investments Will Benefit 25,000 Rural Customers in 19 States WASHINGTON. - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 23 rural utilities and cooperatives in 19 states have been selected to receive $794 million in loans to build and repair 3,373 miles of distribution and transmission lines and make system improvements that will benefit 24,959 rural customers. "USDA partners with cooperatives across the country to ensure the delivery of affordable, reliable electrical power to rural communities," Vilsack said. "The loans announced today are an investment in rural communities as well as the people who live there. These funds will also increase economic development opportunities and ... Read Full Story

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