For
Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Hart HERSETH SANDLIN HELPS PASS ESSENTIAL DEFENSE FUNDING Bill Includes funding for South Dakota National Guard, Ellsworth Air Force Base
September 24, 2008-Today,
the U.S. House of Representatives passed a consolidated appropriations
bill that includes funding for numerous defense-related and military
construction projects in South Dakota. The Consolidated Security, Disaster
Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, which passed with Rep.
Herseth Sandlin’s support, includes Defense, Military Construction and
Homeland Security Appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2009 while continuing
to fund other federal agencies at Fiscal Year 2008 levels until March
6, 2006.
Defense Projects Requested by Rep. Herseth Sandlin Included in the Legislation
### Congresswoman
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives.
She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats
committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is
co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the
profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three
committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’
Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin
was one of only 15 members appointed to serve on the Select Committee
on Energy Independence and Global Warming. |
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