Specter & Santorum Announce Federal Funding for Northeastern PA Projects

SPECTER & SANTORUM ANNOUNCE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NORTHEASTERN PA PROJECTS

Education Funding As Part of FY05 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, announced today federal funding for projects in northeastern Pennsylvania, contained in the FY05 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

"I am pleased my colleagues have approved funding for these important northeastern Pennsylvania projects," Senator Specter said. "Education is the single greatest capital investment we can make in our nation's future, and this funding will provide resources that will empower students to become more productive members of society, live happier lives and make incredible contributions to our country."

"This funding will help to maintain and increase the high standards set in education throughout northeastern Pennsylvania," said Senator Santorum. "The world of education is moving forward at a rapid pace with new technology being introduced into classrooms virtually everyday. With funding like this, the goal is to provide all Pennsylvanians with a modern and quality education."