<rss version="2.0" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/"><channel><title>SGA - Southern Governors' Association</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org</link><description>RSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5925/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5925</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5925&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Automakers Join Orthopaedic Surgeons in Education Efforts to Stop Distracted Driving</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5925/Default.aspx</link><description>The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today joined The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) in a national public education campaign on the dangers of texting while driving.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:48:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5925</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5921/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5921</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5921&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces New Florida Discount Drug Card Promotions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5921/Default.aspx</link><description>
		All Florida residents eligible to save on medications regardless of age, income status  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:54:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5921</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5918/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5918</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5918&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Supports Gulf Coast Oil Spill Recovery Efforts with Ongoing Volunteer Work, $45K in Donations</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5918/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CGI Group Inc. is continuing its ongoing efforts to help victims of the BP oil spill along the Gulf Coast with volunteer work and company matched employee donations.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5918</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5913</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5913&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue to Lead Southern Governors' Association</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx</link><description>
		North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue accepted the gavel today as the 2011 Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association during closing ceremonies of the organization’s annual meeting. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5913</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5893/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5893</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5893&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Elimination of KCHIP Premiums</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5893/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The effort is part of ongoing work by Gov. Beshear and his staff to increase the number of children in Kentucky with health insurance. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:55:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5893</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5885/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5885</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5885&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GE Foundation Awards $2M Grant to the Louisiana Public Health Institute</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5885/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Grant to benefit school-based centers, improve healthcare access in underserved communities 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:48:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5885</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5877/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5877</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5877&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GE Healthcare Provides Patient Safety Structure to Virginia Network</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5877/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Company’s eHealth Business to Provide Medication History Data to eHealth Information Exchange Users
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:39:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5877</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5869/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5869</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5869&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Mississippi Receives $70M to Improve Emergency Communications System</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5869/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Barbour praises technology upgrade that will allow public safety agencies statewide to contact each other through radio systems clearly and quickly. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5869</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5860/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5860</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5860&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Novo Nordisk Unveils New Interactive Web Features to Aid Healthcare Management</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5860/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Newly Enhanced Site Designed to Encourage Adults Age 65 and Older to Become Involved in their Healthcare Management and Get Screened for Diabetes
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5860</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5851/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5851</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5851&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Launches End-to-End Service to Manage States’ Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5851/Default.aspx</link><description>
		CGI’s new service will allow states to be up and running in time to accept registrations by January 2011, meeting the schedule set out by the federal government.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:35:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5851</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5846</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5846&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column: Better Chances for Troubled Teens</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5846/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor outlines the "Truth of Youth" program designed to provide constructive opportunities and strong role models for all of Arkansas's children.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:48:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5846</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5840/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5840</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5840&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh Commends VI National Guard on Groundbreaking of State-of-the-Art Regional Training Institute </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5840/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Milestone Achievement Marks Territory’s Investment in Military Preparedness and National Security
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5840</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5838/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5838</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5838&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>GA Gov. Perdue Celebrates First Day of Classes at New MCG/UGA Medical Partnership</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5838/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Praises Expansion of Public Medical Education in Georgia
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:42:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5838</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5827/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5827</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5827&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TN Gov. Bredesen Promotes Healthy Options for State Vending Machines</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5827/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Signs executive order for the development of guidelines to establish minimum nutritional and labeling standards. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:32:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5827</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5815/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5815</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5815&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Highlights Florida's Biotechnology Success, Economic Impact</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5815/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Visits Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute, learns about efforts to treat Alzheimer’s disease 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:25:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5815</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5807/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-KCHIP.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5807</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5807&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Promotes KCHIP</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5807/KY-Gov-Beshear-Promotes-KCHIP.aspx</link><description>
		KCHIP provides free or low-cost health insurance for children. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:13:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5807</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5781/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5781</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5781&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. de Jongh Praises Virgin Islands Diabetes Projects</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5781/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Thanks Danish Pharmaceutical Company, Novo Nordisk, for Funding
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:06:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5781</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5743</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5743&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. O'Malley Outlines Plan for the Future of Medical Innovation in Maryland</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5743/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The Governor goal is for Maryland to become a national leader in Health IT by 2012 by developing a safe and secure statewide health information exchange and promoting the adoption of electronic health records among providers. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5743</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5724/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5724</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5724&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>New Tn.gov Improves Access to Government Services</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5724/Default.aspx</link><description>The state of Tennessee recently completed the successful launch of a new design for TN.gov that makes it easier to find government information and services. The interactive website delivers custom content based on a user’s interest, click behavior and geographic location, and the engaging new design decreases the amount of time visitors spend locating information about programs and services.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:36:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5724</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5703/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5703</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5703&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>State Farm Goes Deep for Charities With 'GO TO BAT' Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5703/Default.aspx</link><description>State Farm and MLB today launched the "GO TO BAT" program – an online, charitable-giving initiative driven by State Farm's commitment to being there for the community and supporting those that are making a difference in life's big moments.</description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5703</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5700</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5700&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column and Radio Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5700/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx</link><description>Governor Beebe's weekly column and radio address: Tragedy, Appreciation, Inspiration.  </description><dc:creator>charlottecole</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5700</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5676/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5676</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5676&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Novo Nordisk Announces Resources to Help Support Kids with Diabetes Attending Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5676/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Race Car Driver with Diabetes Charlie Kimball Distributes Special 'Camp Kit' at Children with Diabetes' 11th Annual Friends for Life Conference
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:12:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5676</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5632/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5632</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5632&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Grants to Improve Children's Dental Health in Appalachia</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5632/Default.aspx</link><description>
		More than $200,000 in funding will enable 24 counties to begin community-based efforts
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:09:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5632</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5624</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5624&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Releases of Study on Medical Innovation, Job Creation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5624/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor continues "Jobs Across Maryland Tour," joins former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt to release study on medical innovation in America
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5624</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5605/Mobile-Messaging-Keeps-Moms--Babies-Healthy.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5605</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5605&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Mobile Messaging Keeps Moms &amp; Babies Healthy</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5605/Mobile-Messaging-Keeps-Moms--Babies-Healthy.aspx</link><description>
		Johnson &amp;amp; Johnson is the founding sponsor of Text4baby - a free mobile information service available in English and Spanish designed to promote maternal and child health.
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:41:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5605</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5579/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5579</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5579&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia’s Health Information Continues to Modernize</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5579/Default.aspx</link><description>
		From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:24:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5579</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5575/Statement-by-USVI-Governor-John-P-deJongh-Jr.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5575</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5575&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Statement by USVI Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5575/Statement-by-USVI-Governor-John-P-deJongh-Jr.aspx</link><description>
		
				Governor Announces the Establishment of Health Reform Implementation Task Force
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5575</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5536/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5536</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5536&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>West Virginia Governor Announces $1.1 Million in Grants for Child Advocacy Centers</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5536/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Awarded to local non-profit child advocacy centers, funds will address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:42:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5536</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5532/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5532</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5532&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>North Carolina Gov. Perdue Signs Bill to Require Coverage of Hearing Aids for Children</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5532/Default.aspx</link><description>
		
				Law to provide coverage up to $2,500 for one hearing aid per ear every 36 months for covered individuals through age 21.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:17:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5532</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5518/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5518</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5518&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Tennessee Doles Out More Than $2M to Help Students Eat Better</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5518/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor Bredesen is committed to encouraging healthy eating and living habits in children.
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:28:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5518</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5497/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5497</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5497&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Hosts Annual Hurricane Conference Urging Preparedness</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5497/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Each year, the Governor’s Hurricane Conference promotes preparedness and recognizes distinguished public service among emergency managers and volunteer organizations. 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 15:37:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5497</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5487</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5487&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>SC Gov. Sanford Signs Bill Improving Foster Care to Adoption Transition</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5487/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Legislation aimed at speeding up and improving the process transitioning South Carolina children in foster care into permanent adoptive homes
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 17:27:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5487</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5463/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5463</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5463&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Awards Funds for At-Risk Youth Programming in St. Louis</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5463/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Kingdom House community center to direct funds to afterschool, summer day camp, employment skills development and youth development programs
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 15:44:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5463</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5444/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5444</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5444&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>CGI Awarded Five-Year, US$73.2M Contract with the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5444/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Support for websites and citizen portal helps empower 44 million beneficiaries
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:53:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5444</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5433/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5433</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5433&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Northrop Grumman Awarded National Health Data Repository Task Order</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5433/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Centers for Medicare &amp;amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a National Level Repository for accurate electronic health record incentive payment processing transactions to healthcare professionals, agencies and institutions.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:11:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5433</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5407/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5407</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5407&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perry Releases Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2010-2015</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5407/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The plan serves as a high-level roadmap to allow for adaption to evolving situations in an ever-changing threat environment.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:42:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5407</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5404/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5404</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5404&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Henry: New Efforts to Reduce Smoking in Oklahoma </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5404/Default.aspx</link><description>
		In his weekly column, "Our Oklahoma," Governor Henry discusses new legislation that would encourage healthier restaurants, schools and communities across the state. 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:58:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5404</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5399/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5399</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5399&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. DeJongh Hosts Ribbon Cutting at US Virgin Islands Housing Community</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5399/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Joins the leadership of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority in ribbon cutting ceremonies on St. Croix to mark the completion of renovation work at Building One of the Aureo Diaz housing community.
		            </description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:52:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5399</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5387/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5387</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5387&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue: North Carolina Community Selected as One of Fifteen National Pilot Communities for Health IT Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5387/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Southern Piedmont Community Care Plan, Inc. in Concord to Receive $15.9 Million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 16:50:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5387</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5382/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5382</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5382&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Re-Launches Explore Adoption Initiative </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5382/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Honors mothers who have expanded their families through public adoption
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 16:35:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5382</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5354/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5354</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5354&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Virginia Achieves National Emergency Management Reaccreditation</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5354/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Commonwealth complies with all 63 national standards
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:23:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5354</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5329/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5329</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5329&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Launch of Kentucky Health Information Exchange</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5329/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Seven Pilot Sites Across State Join Network
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:59:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5329</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5312/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5312</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5312&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>LA Gov. Jindal Addresses First Annual Parish Leadership Summit</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5312/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Summit to focus on improving emergency response efforts in Louisiana 
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:34:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5312</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5305/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5305</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5305&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear, First Lady Invite Volunteers to Join Service Project</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5305/Default.aspx</link><description>
		24-hour blitz aims to build 500 beds for Kentucky children
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:31:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5305</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5303/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5303</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5303&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Oklahoma Medal of Freedom Awarded to Gov. Brad Henry</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5303/Default.aspx</link><description>
		National Guard honors Oklahoma’s governor
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:25:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5303</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5296/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5296</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5296&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Highlights Florida Youth at Children's Week Advocacy Dinner</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5296/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Recognizes 2010 Chiles Advocacy Award winner
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:25:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5296</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5290/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5290</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5290&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Aims to Restore Funding for the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Program</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5290/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Announces budget amendment to restore $1,935,213 million in state funding for the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Program at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:54:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5290</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5271/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5271</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5271&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces NC Community Colleges to Train New Health IT Professionals</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5271/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Pitt Community College awarded $10.9 million as lead institution for 13-state consortium
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5271</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5263/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5263</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5263&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Announces Expansion of Florida Discount Drug Card Access </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5263/Default.aspx</link><description>
		All Florida residents eligible regardless of age, income status 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:24:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5263</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5262/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5262</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5262&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. McDonnell Signs Bill Expanding Telemedicine Coverage for Virginians</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5262/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Governor McDonnell: "Telemedicine brings the best doctors into every clinic and hospital in our Commonwealth at the click of a mouse."</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:03:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5262</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5257/Gov-Henry-Our-Oklahoma.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5257</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5257&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Henry: "Our Oklahoma"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5257/Gov-Henry-Our-Oklahoma.aspx</link><description>
		Time to Get Ready for Severe Weather 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:52:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5257</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5251/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5251</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5251&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>OK Gov. Henry Announces Kickoff of McReady Campaign </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5251/Default.aspx</link><description>
		This is seventh year for statewide severe weather preparedness campaign
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5251</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5248/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5248</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5248&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Arkansas Medicaid Program Eyeing Major Changes</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5248/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Mike Beebe wants to reduce spending by $400 million
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:03:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5248</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5245/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5245</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5245&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>WV Gov. Manchin to Provide $5.5M More to Aged and Disabled Waver Program </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5245/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Manchin administration has dedicated most to seniors in state history Legislative health leaders respond positively
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5245</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5242/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5242</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5242&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Riley Signs New Law to Help Fight Meth in Alabama</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5242/Default.aspx</link><description>
		New law creates an electronic database to quickly track excessive purchases of psuedoephedrine, the chief ingredient used to manufacture meth
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:46:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5242</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5207/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5207</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5207&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Kicks Off Campaign to Crack Down on Medicaid Fraud, Waste and Abuse</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5207/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Perdue: “Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars each year are wasted on Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.  It’s got to stop and we will not allow it to continue.”
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:26:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5207</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5206/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5206</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5206&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>TX Gov. Perry Announces an Additional $1.7M in Grants for Veterans Mental Health Services</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5206/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Competitive grants for communities will help veterans find access to treatment, expand trauma therapy services and promote peer support for veterans and their families
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:19:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5206</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5199/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5199</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5199&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Department of Labor Launches YOUTHNET System </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5199/Default.aspx</link><description>
		YOUTHNET’s vision is to establish an inter-agency, virtual, one-stop continuum of services aimed at increasing levels of self-sufficiency for at risk youth ages 16-24
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:09:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5199</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5182/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5182</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5182&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. deJongh Wraps Up Trip to Washington, DC</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5182/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Optimistic that Virgin Islands will fare well in House version of healthcare legislation 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5182</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5176/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5176</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5176&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces Program to Expand Children’s Health Insurance Coverage to Pilot in 16 NC Counties</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5176/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Nearly $700,000 in Funding to Expand Outreach and to Insure Children Entering School
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5176</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5170/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5170</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5170&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>KY Gov. Beshear Announces Funds for Rural Wellness Center</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5170/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Funds will enable construction of the ARWI Wellness Center, a $7.2 million facility that is being designed as a recreational, service, study and learning center
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:16:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5170</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5165/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5165</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5165&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MD Gov. O'Malley Announces Launch of "We Connect" Service Website</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5165/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Partners with California First Lady Maria Shriver and other states; website to help thousands of Maryland families during tough economic times
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:39:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5165</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5158/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5158</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5158&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Beshear Announces Signature HealthCARE to Move National Headquarters to Kentucky</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5158/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Move to create country’s first long-term care innovation center, as well as more than 120 new high-paying Kentucky jobs 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:12:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5158</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5156/Gov-Henry-Our-Oklahoma.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5156</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5156&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Henry: "Our Oklahoma"</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5156/Gov-Henry-Our-Oklahoma.aspx</link><description>
		"Free File Alliance Benefits Oklahoma Taxpayers"
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:40:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5156</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5153/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5153</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5153&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column and Radio Address</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5153/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx</link><description>
		"Helping Veterans One Hour at a Time"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:02:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5153</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5145/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5145</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5145&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Crist Highlights Programs Supporting Military Families at Florida Veterans Resource Showcase</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5145/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Promotes discount telecommunications services and better mortgage interest rates for veterans 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:29:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5145</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5137/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5137</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5137&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Outlines Louisiana Way Forward for Facing Long-Term Budget Challenges</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5137/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Cites Specific Steps Taken in Healthcare and Higher Education to Keep Moving Louisiana Forward
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:10:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5137</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5117/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5117</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5117&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>MO Gov. Nixon Announces New High-Tech Tool to Fight Methamphetamine </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5117/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Computerized system will automatically deny buyers at point of sale if they have already purchased more than the daily limit
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:24:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5117</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5089/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5089</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5089&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AL Gov. Riley Promotes Support for Small Business</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5089/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Health insurance deduction available, Governor encourages expansion of benefit for small businesses
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:29:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5089</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5062/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5062</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5062&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Jindal Outlines Louisiana Way Forward for Facing Long-Term Budget Challenges</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5062/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Cites Specific Steps Taken in Healthcare and Higher Education to Keep Moving Louisiana Forward
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:06:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5062</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5059/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5059</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5059&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>AR Gov. Beebe's Weekly Column and Radio Address </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5059/AR-Gov-Beebes-Weekly-Column-and-Radio-Address.aspx</link><description>
		"A New Perspective On Health Care"
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:44:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5059</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5055/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5055</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5055&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Alabama Awarded $10.5M to Build Electronic Health Record System</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5055/Default.aspx</link><description>
		The award is part of $385 million in federal stimulus funds awarded to states to advance the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records and health information technology.
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:08:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5055</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5035/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5035</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5035&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Announces $9.3M Federal Grant for Children’s Health Innovations</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5035/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Funding will be used to develop technology that tracks and measures quality of care for children
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5035</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5033/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5033</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5033&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>USVI Gov. deJongh: Federal Grant will Help Develop Health Information Exchange </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5033/Default.aspx</link><description>
		$1 million was awarded to the Virgin Islands Department of Health to help facilitate a territory-wide Health Information Exchange (HIE)
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:18:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5033</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5031/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5031</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5031&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Governors Work To Find Own Health Care Solutions</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5031/Default.aspx</link><description>
		WV Gov. Manchin discusses health care reform 
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5031</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5022/NC-Gov-Perdue-Details-DCTrip.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5022</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5022&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>NC Gov. Perdue Details D.C.Trip</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5022/NC-Gov-Perdue-Details-DCTrip.aspx</link><description>
		Perdue was in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors Association’s winter meeting
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:03:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5022</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5021/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5021</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5021&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>FL Gov. Crist Brings First Mobile Computing Devices in the Country to Enhance Safety, Well-Being of Children in Foster Care </title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5021/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Caseworkers use real-time technology to keep, maintain tamper-proof records of foster children  
		
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:28:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5021</guid></item><item><comments>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5016/Default.aspx#Comments</comments><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&amp;ModuleID=741&amp;ArticleID=5016</wfw:commentRss><trackback:ping>http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5016&amp;PortalID=0&amp;TabID=227</trackback:ping><title>Gov. Perdue Announces North Carolina to Receive $152M in Federal Medicaid Relief</title><link>http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5016/Default.aspx</link><description>
		Gov. Perdue: “This decision by the Obama Administration and Secretary Sebelius couldn’t have come at a better time to help our state continue to provide critical health services"
		
</description><dc:creator>katydow</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5016</guid></item></channel></rss>