FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
September 10, 2003
Contact:  Marie DesOrmeaux
(202) 225-3772
 
Ross Announces $1 Million for I-49
 
(Washington, D.C.) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) announced on Wednesday that within the House-passed Transportation Appropriations bill, $1 million has been allocated for construction of I-49 from the Louisiana state line to DeQueen. 

“I am pleased that even though transportation funding was cut significantly, we were able to secure this funding for I-49,” Ross said.  “The completion of this project is vital for our economic future.  My fellow members of the I-49 Caucus and I are working hard to ensure that every uncompleted section of the corridor is finished; communities along the entire interstate are depending on that.  The sooner we complete I-49, the sooner we can reap the benefits of the increased commerce and tourism that will come with it.” 

The House passed the Treasury and Transportation Appropriations bill, HR 2989, late Tuesday evening.  The bill goes next to the Senate for consideration.


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