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, September 29, 2010
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
COSTELLO ANNOUNCES COPS GRANTS FOR ALTON, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENTS
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Alton Police Department and Fairview Heights Police Department have both received Secure Our Schools (SOS) program grants – $112,229 to Alton and $9,885 to Fairview Heights – through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program of the U.S. Department of Justice. The SOS program focuses on improving safety by preventing school violence in and around schools.
“As a strong supporter of the federal community policing program, I am pleased that these funds are going to our area,” said Costello, a former law enforcement officer. “Increased law enforcement resources have proven to be an important factor in reducing crime in our region and nationwide, and it is critical to provide a safe learning environment so that students can reach their full academic potential.”
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