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Congressman Murphy Announces $505,000 in Rural Development Grants for Essex and Rensselaer Counties
Today, Congressman Scott Murphy applauded the announcement of two United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grants totaling $505,000 for improvements to wastewater treatment systems in the Town of Schroon in Essex County and the Town of Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. Congressman Murphy has been working to secure federal funds to complete critical infrastructure improvements in the 20th District. more.
Congressman Murphy Calls on Secretary LaHood to Expedite 'Cash for Clunkers' Payments
Yesterday, Congressman Scott Murphy sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood to urge for the expedition of Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) voucher payments to car dealers across the country. Congressman Murphy noted that hundreds of New York dealers have experienced significant delays in the compensation for properly submitted vouchers, and that car dealers in New York have dropped out of the program entirely due to the lag. more.
Congressman Murphy Hosts Successful Broadband Stimulus Forum
Today, Congressman Scott Murphy hosted a forum at Adirondack Community College to promote awareness about the availability of Recovery Act funding for broadband projects. Congressman Murphy has been instrumental in advocating for the expansion of broadband technology throughout the rural communities of the 20th District. more.