U.S.
Senator Member: Agriculture, Energy, Veterans' Affairs, Ethics and Aging Committees |
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For Immediate
Release July 20 2006 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Comm. Director 303-455-7600 Andrew Nannis – Press Secretary 202-224-5852 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved $2.7 million in funding for transportation and historic projects in the Pueblo and Southeastern Colorado region. The projects were funded at the request of United States Senator Ken Salazar as part of the FY07 Transportation-Treasury-HUD Appropriations bill (FY07 TTHUD). “Colorado’s infrastructure is already under severe strain, and with our state’s population expected to blossom over the next 20 years, it’s important for us to get out ahead of the curve,” said Senator Salazar. “I’m pleased to announce the projects, which will bring much-needed improvements to Southeastern Colorado and Pueblo.” Under the FY07 TTHUD, two transportation projects were funded for the Pueblo and Southeastern Colorado region:
In addition, Pueblo also received $200,000 for the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, to allow for construction of Gateway Park, the third phase of this centerpiece of Pueblo’s economic and cultural renaissance. Pueblo and Southeastern Colorado will also benefit from the $5 Million for the Colorado Transit Coalition, the state transit coalition, to be allocated for bus transit services and facilities among the 29 partners of the Coalition, including Pueblo and others. The FY07 TTHUD Appropriations now goes on to the full Senate for consideration later this year. # # #
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