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“EARMARK DECLARATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1957-E1958 on July 24, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
EARMARK DECLARATION
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HON. BRETT GUTHRIE
of kentucky
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Mr. GUTHRIE. 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. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.
Requesting Member: Congressman Brett Guthrie
Bill Number: H.R. 3183
Account: Department of Energy, EERE--B&B
Recipient: Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #11016, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to the WKU Research Foundation to continue research on a one-step biodiesel production technology that produces flexible, renewable, and alternative transportation fuels using 100% green feedstock.
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