“I am pleased to see the funding we fought for in Congress be delivered so quickly,” Ross said.  “The 2003 Appropriations included a total $930 million in projects to be completed among the defense contractors at East Camden, so while this is the first time this money is being put to use in our local economy, there is much more to be delivered.  

“I am excited about the PAC-3 contract in particular, because it means more work for our local Lockheed-Martin workers and suppliers.  While parts for this missile are manufactured around the country, the actual assembly takes place right in our district, which means that most of the $341 million will be steered our way, creating an opportunity for more jobs in our area during this tough time in our economy.” 

The 2003 Defense and Military Construction Appropriations also called for $43 million in funding for work at the Pine Bluff Arsenal.  Below is a complete list of the FY 03 defense funding: 

Pine Bluff Arsenal:

·         Non-Stockpile Ammunition Demolition Shop - $18.9 million

·         White Phosphorous Munitions Production Facility - $6.5 million

·         Clara Barton Center for Domestic Preparedness - $3 million

·         M-12 Decontamination System Upgrade - $3 million

·         81MM Mortars, Infrared M816 - $2 million

·         M49 Mixed Installation Filters - $1 million

·         Filter Surveillance Program - $1.5 million

·         Bio-Detection Kit Storage Equipment - $1 million

·         M40 Protective Mask – $1.5 million

·         Marine Mask - $1.3 million

·         M45 Protective Mask - $1 million

·         M100 Sorbent Decontamination Kit - $1 million

·         M291 Decontamination Kit - $1 million

·         M48 Protective Mask - $0.5 million

 Camden Defense Industry:

·         Patriot PAC-3 - $492 million

·         MLRS Launcher - $137 million

·         High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) - $131 million

·         Rolling Airframe Missile - $65 million

·         Hydra-70 Rocket - $52 million

·         Guided MLRS - $37.2 million

·         MLRS Reduced Range Practice Rockets - $15.9 million