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, May 5, 2010
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COSTELLO ANNOUNCES MADISON, BELLEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Madison Fire Department and the Belleville Fire Department have both received a grant – in the amount of $58,651 to Madison and $685,520 to Belleville – through the Assistance to Firefighters program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Both grants will be used for operations and safety improvements.
The Belleville Fire Department’s award is a regional grant to supply radio equipment to a number of different organizations within the region. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program.
“These awards will enhance fire protection services and keep our communities safe,” said Costello. “The Assistance to Firefighters program has provided significant support for departments across our nation and within our region, and I will continue to support this important resource.”
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