[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1068]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Requesting Member: Rep. John M. Shimkus (IL-19).
  Bill Number: HR 5658.
  Account: US Air Force Unfunded Requirements List C-40D Procurement 
Line 58.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: US Air Force, 932nd Airlift Wing.
  Address of Requesting Entity: Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225.
  Description of Request: The $88 million is included in the bill to 
procure new C40D aircraft stationed at Scott AFB, Illinois. This new 
aircraft will allow US Air Force to be able to support cargo, 
passenger, humanitarian, Homeland Defense, and emergency relief 
requirements of the 932nd Airlift Wing.
  Matching funds: This is a full federally funded project for the US 
Air Force.

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