Fortenberry Announces Funding Approval for Southeast Nebraska
Cancer Center & UNL Lincoln Projects will Lead the way in Nationwide Initiatives

Washington D.C. - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry announced that $2.5 million in funding for the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center (SNCC) and $1 million for the University of Nebraska-Lincolns (UNL) High-Energy Laser project was included in the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittees bill which has passed the full Appropriations Committee. This is the second step in a lengthy budget process.

The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center is a leading-edge cancer research institution in America, Fortenberry said. This assistance will help the Center further its research efforts to fight cancer and save lives.

The focus of SNCCs work is the development of genetic signatures for the early detection and treatment of cancer through personalized molecular-based therapies.

Another Lincoln project, the University of Nebraskas High-Energy Laser for Detection, Inspection, and Non-Destructive Testing, also received support. The High-Energy Laser project involves the inspection and maintenance of military equipment.

The University of Nebraskas High-Energy Laser will help continue the Universitys critical work in assisting our military, Fortenberry said.

Laser technology supports multiple applications, including inspection of military hardware and equipment flaws, and detecting weapons hidden in cargo ships.

The House appropriations process involves three steps approval by the subcommittee, approval by the full committee, and a vote by the entire House of Representatives.

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