U.S.
Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
Committees |
||
|
||
For Immediate
Release Tuesday, December 18, 2007 |
CONTACT:Stephanie Valencia – 202-228-3630 |
|
Sen. Salazar Secures Funding for Key Priorities in the High Plains Region; Omnibus Appropriations Bill Passes in Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, by a vote of 76 to 17 the United States Senate passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008. United States Senator Ken Salazar announced that he secured funding for key priorities in the High Plains region in the bill. The funding Senator Salazar secured improves transportation infrastructure, provides funds for local law enforcement, supports our military and veterans and increases access to health care. “I am proud that this bill helps meet the needs of Colorado’s communities,” said Senator Salazar. “These investments are vital to the High Plains region including farmers, ranchers, and rural families.” Below is a list of key projects that Senator Salazar included in the bill for the High Plains region:
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 will be sent back to the House of Representatives for final passage. It is expected to be sent to the President’s desk by the end of the week. ###
|
||