Internship Summary: Sept. 14 – Sept. 25

As part of my requirements for getting internship credit for my time at LCV, I will write weekly summaries of my doings in DC to submit to my advisor. Kelly Jacobsen Internship Summary: Sept. 14 – Sept. 25 The past two weeks at the League of Conservation Voters has been, admittedly, a little dull. With [...]

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[Act Green] Plans move forward for White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Last month, we reported that President Barack Obama had hinted at opening a White House farmers market to bring more local food to the DC area. “It gives D.C. more access to good, fresh food, but it also is this enormous potential revenue-maker [...]

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Internship Summary: Week of Aug. 24

As part of my requirements for getting internship credit for my time at LCV, I will write weekly summaries of my doings in DC to submit to my advisor. Kelly Jacobsen League of Conservation Voters Internship Summary Week of August 24 This past week at LCV was all about planning ahead for the next three [...]

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From Act Green: Obama hints at opening White House farmers market

The following was originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Shortly after the Obama family moved into the White House, First Lady Michelle broke ground on the South Lawn and planted a garden with a group of elementary school students to stress the importance of eating fresh, organic foods. Now, the President and [...]

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From Act Green: White House Council Holds Live Chat on Green Initatives

Originally posted on LCV’s staff and member blog, Act Green. Also, just a note: I am going to be blogging for LCV more often during the remaining four months of my internship. I am going to try and post those pieces here because I like to have all my writing in one place. I hope [...]

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