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Article: SENATE-PASSED DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL INCLUDES OVER $60 MILLION TO PROTECT TROOPS, BOOST OREGON'S DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 8, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release:
The United States Senate last night passed the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense appropriations bill, which includes over $60 million for Oregon projects. Included at the request of Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, these projects will provide research and development of clean energy technologies, equipment to help ensure military personnel land aircraft safely in severe weather conditions, and updated data and voice communications systems. The bill also includes funding for the Oregon National Guard Reintegration Program, which helps soldiers transition back to civilian life.
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