FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2003 |
Contact: Marie DesOrmeaux
(202) 225-3772 |
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(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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