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Article: REP. ROGERS: SECURES $54,816,000 FOR WOLF CREEK DAM CONSTRUCTION, LAKE CUMBERLAND
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- February 28, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky. (5th CD), issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced today that the United States House of Representatives has approved $54,816,000 for continued construction work on Wolf Creek Dam and recreational improvements at Lake Cumberland. The Senate will vote on this legislation next week.
"Lake Cumberland is the crown jewel of Kentucky lakes, and shoring up Wolf Creek Dam for boaters and fishermen, lake-dependent businesses, and tourism-dependent communities is of utmost importance. I am pleased that this project remains a top funding priority for the Corps nationwide and that progress towards timely, ...