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| Regional Accomplishments - In 2004 for Aleutians |
Jan. 23, 2004 Won State Veterans Per Diem Assistance, specifically the Senator for the first time won the state veterans per diem to defray the cost of caring for Alaska veterans who live in the state's six Pioneers Homes.
Jan. 23, 2004 Won $2 million for Economic Development, specifically for the new Denali Commission Economic Development Committee to promote job creation in rural Alaska.
Jan. 23, 2004 Won Passage of Lucy's Law, specifically sponsored and won legislation to aid the families of federal workers, hired under the ANILCA local hire law who die while on duty in Alaska.
Jan. 23, 2004 Won $5 million to upgrade/construct Women's Shelters, money for use statewide to help combat domestic violence.
Feb. 12, 2004 Won Extra rural Highway Funding, specifically won a provision to give the Denali Commission $180 million over six years to build rural road improvements.
Feb. 12, 2004 Won extra Ferry Funding, specifically in the Senate-passed highway bill won an additional $120 million a year for ferry work nationwide.
Click here for 2003 Aleutians Accomplishments
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