HUD Secretary Donovan, D.C Mayor Fenty and others participate in Green Roof planting in Washington
(L to R) District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty, Mikayla Kelly, age 3 of Maryland, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and D.C. Housing Authority Director Michael Kelly participate in a planting ceremony on a D.C. 'green roof' in Washington on April 22, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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