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, January 12, 2005
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EAST ALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FIREFIGHTER GRANT
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the East Alton Fire Department has received a $24,480 Assistance to Firefighters grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used for fire operations and firefighter safety. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program.
"Our first responders need adequate resources to do their jobs," said Costello. "Working to ensure public safety must remain our number one priority."
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