Senators Specter and Casey Announce Senate Approval of Pennsylvania Interior, Environment Projects

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Funding Is Contained in the FY08 Consolidated Appropriations Bill

U.S. Senators Arlen Specter, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, and Bob Casey, the junior Senator from Pennsylvania, announced today the Senate has approved funding for several Pennsylvania interior and environment projects. The projects are contained in the Fiscal Year 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Bill.

"I am pleased my colleagues have recognized the importance of these Pennsylvania projects," Senator Specter said. "This funding will help Pennsylvania to improve and maintain important infrastructure programs, as well as enrich future generations by preserving Pennsylvania's rich industrial, cultural and historical heritage."

"This money is great news for Pennsylvania and I am thrilled that my colleagues approved funding for these projects throughout the Commonwealth," said Senator Casey. "I will continue working with Senator Specter to build critical infrastructure and to preserve important hallowed historical sites."

The bill will now be sent back to the House for approval and must be signed into law by the President of the United States before funding is final.

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