For Release: Friday, January 4, 2008
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Benton, IL - On Thursday, January 3, 2008 U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) presented a mock check, in the amount of $258,500, to members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
The mock check represents federal appropriations for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department to fight the use and spread of methamphetamine.
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