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"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, July 6, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMIES
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States Military Academies.
To be eligible for a Congressional appointment to a U.S. Military Academy, students must be at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age, unmarried, have no obligation to support a child and be a legal resident of the 12th Congressional District.
Average acceptable ACT scores are 24 in both Math and English. High School seniors and college students are encouraged to apply now for admission.
Students may apply to the US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
Anyone interested in applying for admission to one of the academies should write or call for an application packet to U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello, 155 Lincoln Place Court, Belleville, Illinois 62221. Questions may be answered by calling 618/233-8026. Completed applications must be received in his office on October 7, 2005. Information is also available on Congressman Costello's website at www.house.gov/costello .
Costello said "One of my privileges as a U.S. Congressman is to nominate eligible high school students to serve in our military service academies. I encourage any student interested in serving at one of the academies to contact my office or visit my website for further information."
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