U.S.
Senator Member: Agriculture, Energy, Veterans' Affairs, Ethics and Aging Committees |
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For Immediate
Release June 30, 2006 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Comm. Director 303-455-7600 Andrew Nannis – Press Secretary 202-224-5852 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Ken Salazar today announced the inclusion of nearly $74.4 million in federal funds for eight projects in Colorado as part of the FY07 Energy and Water Appropriations bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday. Included was $449,000 requested by Senator Salazar to complete the Army Corps of Engineers study of the Fountain Creek watershed, a critical water lifeline between Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “Last year, I was able to secure $125,000 to continue this important study. Now, the end is within sight,” said Senator Salazar. “Completing the watershed study is essential to ensuring this waterway is clean and beneficial to the people of southeastern Colorado.” Seven additional projects funded by the FY07 Energy and Water Appropriations bill at the request of Senator Salazar are:
The FY07 Energy and Water Appropriations bill now goes on for consideration by the full Senate. # # #
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