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In the face of common problems and opportunities that span beyond their individual boundaries, states have joined together in recent years to address regional and even national issues. This cooperation comes through formal agreements, such as interstate compacts, as well as informal collaborative mechanisms. States are increasingly working together in areas such as economic development, homeland security, environmental protection, natural resources management, health care and many others. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
The Winner Is ...
Want to know how the elections are going throughout the country? Check out Election Coverage 2008 where you can view the primary, general and special election results for each state and territory.
Consortium Offers Plan for Security
As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security marks its fifth anniversary, 14 national organizations have presented a clear vision for how the nation should address homeland security in the 21st century in a white paper.
States Helping Students Afford College
As more people attend college across the United States, more people need help in paying tuition. Find out what some Midwestern States are doing in the May 2008 Firstline Midwest.
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