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Yarmuth Announces $2.95 Million in Funding for Major Research Initiatives at the University of Louisville
Monday January 11, 2010
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“These investments will help researchers right here in
"These federal earmarks make it possible for us to continue important research that will boost learning for our students and aid the brave men and women in the military,” said Dr. Ramsey. “We appreciate Congressman Yarmuth's hard work to help secure these funds."
The funding secured by Congressman Yarmuth was approved in two appropriations measures that were recently signed into law:
· $350,000 for U of L’s Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Program was secured by Congressman Yarmuth in the FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act.
· At least $1.6 million for the Comprehensive Trauma/Organ Injury Program was secured by Congressman Yarmuth and Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.
· $1 million for the Radio Frequency Identification Technologies Program was also secured in the Defense Authorization by Congressman Yarmuth and Senators McConnell and Jim Bunning. Congressman Yarmuth and Senator McConnell also jointly secured $800,000 for the RFID program in last year’s federal budget.