Business group thrilled

The Canadian American Business Council had long lobbied for the change, and is using the NBC coverage of the Winter Olympics as an opportunity to remind everyone of the unique trading relationship between the two countries. North of the border, the media has been quick to broadcast the deal.

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What's does it mean for you?

There are seven government programs affected by the new agreement:

Department of Agriculture

Rural Utilities Services, Water and Waste Disposal Program Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Program

Department of Energy

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, State Energy Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Office of Public and Indian Housing, Public Housing Capital Fund Community Development Block Grants Recovery

Environmental Protection Agency

Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds --After February 17, 2010 Further information on the Recovery Act can be found here

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