Quote of the Day
"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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MARION RECEIVES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the City of Marion has received a $10,277 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant through the U.S. Department of Justice. The Byrne Justice Assistance grant program allows local governments to support activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs and conditions.
Marion will use the funds for technology improvements that will improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of traffic and crime scene reconstruction processes and procedures in the area.
“Our local law enforcement officials need the proper equipment to do their jobs and protect our communities,” said Costello, a former law enforcement official. “I will continue to work to make this funding a priority in the federal budget.”
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