FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
July 12, 2004
Contact:  Lindsay Law
(202) 225-3772
 

Reps. Berry, Boozman and Ross, Along with Senators Lincoln and Pryor, Announce Economic Development Funds
 
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st), John Boozman (R-AR, 3rd), Mike Ross (D-AR, 4th) joined Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Mark Pryor (D-AR), announced more than $500,000 for various economic development programs throughout Arkansas.

The funds are part of the Rural Housing and Economic Development Program offered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of these grants is to support innovative housing and economic development activities in rural areas:

Arkansas’ First Congressional District:
• Mississippi County Arkansas E.O.C. - $101,087

Arkansas’ Third Congressional District:
• Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc. - $150,000

Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District:
• Chicot Housing Assistance Corp - $125,000
• South Arkansas Community Development - $150,000
 
 


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