[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH-

                             of new jersey-

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of HR 1105, the 
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Christopher H Smith
  Bill Number: HR 1105
  Account: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)--Health 
Facilities and Services
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Francis Medical Center
  Address of Requesting Entity: 601 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, New 
Jersey 08629
  Description of Request: I have secured $238,000 for St. Francis 
Medical Center to complete needed expansion and renovation of its 
Emergency Department and outpatient services in order to improve health 
care services for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Trenton, 
New Jersey. Requested project funds will cover the cost of renovations 
and furnishings to upgrade and streamline the ED and clinics. The 
upgraded Emergency Department will improve security, privacy, and 
efficiency for patients and their families. Further, the flow of 
services between the Emergency Department and the specialty and walk-in 
clinics will be greatly improved to better meet the needs of vulnerable 
patient population. St. Francis Medical Center will invest $250,000 
over the next two years to cover additional operational costs and will 
seek funding for the additional costs of the project through 
operations, philanthropy, and other sources.

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