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DESCRIPTION:Event details at http://dcgreenscene.com/event-detail/166 \n\n
 U.S. News &amp\; World Report’s National Issues Briefing\, “Going Gree
 n: America’s Cities and the Role of Government\,” will evaluate the cu
 rrent relationship between federal\, state and local governments over issu
 es in sustainable development and energy efficiency.  The Briefing will c
 onsider how the federal government\, through stimulus funds and other effo
 rts\, are helping states and cities adopt green initiatives and technologi
 es and examine how cities\, working with federal agencies\, can better con
 vert old-line industries into advanced-energy businesses\, encourage green
  construction and better allocate goods and services that will strengthen 
 prospects for a more sustainable society.  The Briefing will also address
  how governments at all levels can reduce impediments to free market\, or 
 private\, efforts to create green buildings and increase energy efficiency
 .
LOCATION:529 14th St.\, NW\,Washington\,DC\,20045
SUMMARY:Green Future for US Cities
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