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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E302 on Feb. 23, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. DOUG LAMBORN
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Monday, February 23, 2009
Mr. LAMBORN. 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. 1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009]:
Request Member: Congressman Doug Lamborn, CO-05.
Bill Number: H.R. 1105.
Account: FL--Federal lands (Public Lands Highways).
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Colorado Department of Transportation.
Address of Requesting Entity: 4201 Arkansas Ave #275/ Denver, CO 80222.
Description of Request: $652,650 is included in this bill to help accelerate intersection improvements at Fort Carson Gates 5 and 6 as well as safety improvements along SH 115 between these two gates.
Bill Number: H.R. 1105.
Account: FL--Federal lands (Public Lands Highways).
Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Colorado Department of Transportation.
Address of Requesting Entity: 4201 Arkansas Ave #275/ Denver, CO 80222.
Description of Request: $2,280,000 is included in this bill to pay for preliminary and final design for full access to Peterson Air Force Base from Powers Boulevard. Peterson Air Force Base has recently completed improvements to its west gate, which is the main access point into the base from Powers Boulevard. This will address mobility and future congestion at the Powers Boulevard intersection by providing an interchange.
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