Major Funding Bill Has $1.8 Million in Wilson Requests for Health, Schools & Seniors
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Heather Wilson today announced six of her requests for important New Mexico projects, totaling $1.8 million, passed the House today in the Labor, Health & Human Services and Education Appropriations Act of fiscal year 2008 by a vote of 276-140.
The bill, H.R. 3043, will now await consideration by the U.S. Senate. Three of Wilson’s requests for New Mexico in this bill are for key education priorities – improving math, science and reading opportunities, and helping preserve Native Languages. Two projects focus on improving healthcare, and the other project benefits seniors in an independent-living community.
“These are worthy healthcare and education efforts that make a difference where there are needs,” Wilson said. “Our students must be prepared to lead and compete in the jobs of the 21st Century. Access to quality, affordable health care is always a top priority.”
Wilson Projects in the Labor/HHS Appropriations Act:
- New Mexico Public Education Department for summer reading and math institutes throughout the State for intensive teacher training opportunities to improve student achievement in these crucial subject areas – $500,000.
- Rio Rancho Public Schools, Rio Rancho, to provide access and equipment for distance learning opportunities for rural students in upper level math and science – $500,000.
- Community Dental Services, Albuquerque, for planned facilities and new equipment to serve South Valley residents – $300,000.
- Sandoval County, Town of Bernalillo, for a telemedicine initiative, including purchase of equipment to go to patients for diagnosis and exams, serving the fastest growing county in New Mexico – $200,000.
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, for the American Indian Language Policy Research and Teacher Training Center to train instructors and conduct research to help preserve Native American languages – $200,000.
- Jewish Family Service of New Mexico, Albuquerque, for a naturally occurring retirement community demonstration project, benefiting independent living seniors – $100,000.
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