Senate Passes Mil Con Bill - Including $10 Million for Chem Demil
Projects in KY & CO
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SENATE PASSES MIL CON BILL - INCLUDES ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION
FOR CHEM DEMIL PROJECTS IN KY & CO
Total Construction Budget for 2007 stands at $140 million after Sen. McConnell's
amendment included in final bill
Craig Williams (859) 986-7565
for
immediate release: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
SENATE PASSES MIL CON BILL - INCLUDES ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION
FOR CHEM DEMIL PROJECTS IN KY & CO
Total Construction Budget for 2007 stands at $140 million after Sen. McConnell's
amendment included in final bill
The
Senate passed the 2007 Military Construction, Military Quality of Life
and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act today which included $140
million for construction of two chemical weapons disposal facilities,
one in Kentucky and one in Colorado.
The original request was for $130 million, but KY Sen. Mitch McConnell submitted an amendment to add an additional $10 million for these projects. McConnell's amendment was passed as part of the bill today in spite of total Construction Appropriation being $435.7 million below the Bush administration's request.
The bill must now pass the House before going to the President to be signed into law. It is expected to pass by a wide majority, as differences between the House and Senate versions were ironed out before the election break.
"We're pleased the increase for chemical weapons disposal held," said Craig Williams, Director of the Chemical Weapons Working Group (CWWG). "Every dollar counts now that preliminary construction activities have begun."
If adequate funding continues to be provided, construction is scheduled to be completed in 2011 at the Kentucky site, and 2010 in Colorado.
"The citizens are watching the funding levels very carefully," said Williams, "and they are extremely appreciative of Sen. McConnell's efforts to ensure this project continues to move forward."
The original request was for $130 million, but KY Sen. Mitch McConnell submitted an amendment to add an additional $10 million for these projects. McConnell's amendment was passed as part of the bill today in spite of total Construction Appropriation being $435.7 million below the Bush administration's request.
The bill must now pass the House before going to the President to be signed into law. It is expected to pass by a wide majority, as differences between the House and Senate versions were ironed out before the election break.
"We're pleased the increase for chemical weapons disposal held," said Craig Williams, Director of the Chemical Weapons Working Group (CWWG). "Every dollar counts now that preliminary construction activities have begun."
If adequate funding continues to be provided, construction is scheduled to be completed in 2011 at the Kentucky site, and 2010 in Colorado.
"The citizens are watching the funding levels very carefully," said Williams, "and they are extremely appreciative of Sen. McConnell's efforts to ensure this project continues to move forward."
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