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February 22, 2010  
 
 
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Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of Americans live: our cities, towns, and villages. Together, ACT's national network of members have planted and cared for 15 million trees with help from 10.7 million volunteer hours.
 
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NATIONAL NEWS
ACT Applauds Introduction of Small Business Environmental Assistance Bill
(College Park, MD)- ACT commended Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) for introducing H.R. 4509, the Small Business Environmental Stewardship Assistance Act of 2010. By reauthorizing the Small Business Administration's (SBA) National Small Business Tree Planting Program, this legislation provides timely assistance to beautify retail storefronts and rental housing and parks, turn Main Streets into Green Streets, and jump-start many municipal tree canopy initiatives.

 

   
 


LOCAL STORY
Tree Expert and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act
(Trenton, NJ)- New legislation in New Jersey seeks to address some problems within the tree care industry including a high rate of fatal accidents, unscrupulous business practices, and poor quality tree work that puts the public in danger.

 
     

GREEN JOBS
Administrative Assistant, Casey Trees
(Washington, DC)- Casey Trees is hiring for an Administrative Assistant who will provide general administrative and financial support for the day-to-day work of the office. This position may occasionally require assisting others in the organization to complete these duties, and reports to the Business Manager.

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