Article: REP. EDWARDS: $920,000 FOR NEW BRAZOS COUNTY ARMY RESERVE CENTER INCLUDED UNDER 2009 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL

Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following press release:

U.S. Representative Chet Edwards (TX17) today supported House passage of H.R. 5658, the fiscal year 2009 Defense Authorization bill, which, at Edwards' request, authorizes $920,000 to plan and design a new Army Reserve Center (ARC) in Brazos County for the 420th Engineering Brigade.

"Members of the 420th Engineering Brigade need facilities that effectively train and equip them to carry out their national security responsibilities," said Edwards. "This funding is an important first step that will pave the way for a new Army Reserve Center for the 420th Engineering Brigade."

The current Moore Memorial ARC in Bryan, ...

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