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KATERI CALLAHAN When dirt blocks the filter, your system has to work that much harder. KATERI CALLAHAN It's not a huge amount.... We would have liked it to be more. KATERI CALLAHAN He's the Smokey the Bear of the 21st Century. People may be motivated to save energy, but they may n... KATERI CALLAHAN It's going to be a significant, really, a shocking increase in prices this winter that we're anticip... KATERI CALLAHAN The bill passed by the House and Senate will increase the use of energy efficiency technologies to e... KATERI CALLAHAN These are mechanisms that prevent lateral movement of the bridge. They lock together and provide sta... JOE CALLAHAN The outlook for a career in transportation is excellent. JOE CALLAHAN In my 20 years of experience, this is probably the softest market we've ever had. A lot of property ... JOE CALLAHAN That sort of emergency doesn't present a power issue. That is an isolation issue. JOANNE CALLAHAN KDHAP is for people who have been in public housing. If they are qualified, we will help them find a... JOANNE CALLAHAN If it looks like a storm is going to come in, as a disaster task force, we should get prepared. JOANNE CALLAHAN Certainly HUD's decision will relieve housing issues, but that's going to be between the individual ... JOANNE CALLAHAN I understand why the libraries are doing it, but I do believe that it is discriminatory. And it is t... JOANNE CALLAHAN It's an extremely competitive grant. We're really excited because now we have our foot in the door. JOANNE CALLAHAN One of the things I really like about this event is how it gets people together. I think relays keep... JEFF CALLAHAN There are so many ups and downs to this event. You see a different kind of pain on each person's fac... JEFF CALLAHAN He was put in a tough position. We've got a bunch of young kids without much varsity experience. But... JEFF CALLAHAN I love football and have a passion to help kids learn and see them grow and develop. I lost my dad w... 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