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State education leaders travel to Washington to seek grants

State education leaders travel to Washington to seek grants RALEIGH — Gov. Beverly Perdue and other officials will try to close the deal to get one of the federal government’s “Race to the Top” school reform grants. Perdue, Superintendent of … Continue reading

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Victoria student shines in tourism scholarships

Victoria student shines in tourism scholarships Five budding tourism leaders have been given a helping hand as recipients of the government’s annual $75,000 Tourism Research Scholarships, including one Victoria University of Wellington student, Associate Tourism Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman … … Continue reading

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U.S. government, travel industry team up to attract visitors

U.S. government, travel industry team up to attract visitors WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is poised to sign a bill aimed at reviving the nation’s recession-battered travel industry. Read more on Reno Gazette-Journal

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The write stuff: Tourism/politics Province gets mileage from travel writers' program, minister says

The write stuff: Tourism/politics Province gets mileage from travel writers’ program, minister says The government shelled out nearly $200,000 last year to bring in travel journalists to do stories about the province. Read more on The Telegram

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