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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2003 on July 24, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. CONNIE MACK
of florida
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 24, 2009
Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3228, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
Project Name: Interstate 75/Collier Boulevard/SR 84 Interchange Improvements
Requesting Member: Congressman Connie Mack
Bill Number: H.R. 3228, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
Account: Federal Highway Administration
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida Department of Transportation
Address of Requesting Entity: 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Description of Request/Justification of Federal Funding: The current interchange serves the east Naples area, Golden Gate City and Marco Island, and is the closest interchange from the east to the City of Naples. The $800,000 in funding will be utilized for capacity improvements at the Interstate 75/Collier Boulevard/SR 84 Interchange and will improve traffic flow in the region.
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