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            face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><B>9/6/05
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Katrina Assistance requested and status report by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich</a> 
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            color=#990033>Governor signs legislative package aimed at halting the ravages of methamphetamine in Illinois

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            color=#990033>Governor expands volunteer firefighter job protection to emergency medical technicians, ambulance personnel


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            color=#990033>Governor launches first State initiative - ICE


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Master of Public Administration (MPA) Cohort Program


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Cell Phones - Do NOT Call notice deadline

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IAFC Offers Tips on How to Deal With Extreme Temperatures


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ICE your cell phone NOW!
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Assistance  to Firefighters Grants (AFG) now being accepted
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Illinois Fire Safety Alliance/OFSM - "Showcase on the Road"
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Firefighter Fatality Figures Show 107 On-Duty Deaths in 2004
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Grants.gov Opportunities Posting Update
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Illinois Assistance to Firefighters Grants Workshops
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How to notify USFA of on-duty FF fatalities
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