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, October 5, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
BETHALTO FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Bethalto Fire Department has received a $63,080 Assistance to Firefighters grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funds will be used for operations and safety. Costello cosponsored the legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters program.
"These funds will help the dedicated professionals of the Bethalto Fire Department save lives and property," said Costello. "All of us must be increasingly aware of fire hazards in an effort to prevent fires before they start."
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