U.S.
Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
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For Immediate
Release November 9, 2005 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan – Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600 |
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Sen. Salazar Announces $1M in Federal Funds for Colorado Police WASHINGTON, D.C. – $1 million in federal funds is poised to help provide Colorado’s police with improved training, patrol vehicle technology upgrades and better anti-crime tools as part of the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations bill conference report expected to be approved by Congress and signed by the President in the near future. United States Senator Ken Salazar successfully fought for almost $1.6 million in federal funding for nine Colorado projects under the CJS Appropriations conference report. “Every day, the over ten thousand police officers across the state Colorado are putting their lives on the line for our safety. These funds will help them do that better and safer, so they can return home to the families safely, the same as they allow us to do every night,” said Senator Salazar. Overall, Senator Salazar was able to include $1.15 million in federal funds for six public safety projects under CJS Appropriations conference report. These projects include:
Senator Salazar also secured $400,000 in educational and social service funds for three additional projects:
The CJS Appropriations bill conference report now heads back to the House and Senate for final approval, which is expected. Once approved by both houses of Congress, it will head to the President’s desk where it is expected to be signed into law. # # # |
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