[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 93 (Friday, June 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1503]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 2009

  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the 
Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the 
following information regarding earmarks I received as part of the 
House passed version of H.R. 2847.
  Requesting Member: Congressman J. Gresham Barrett
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Provision: Title I, International Trade Administration
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clemson University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
  Description of Request: The purpose of this appropriation is to 
provide $350,000 to the National Textile Center at Clemson University. 
These funds will be used to support research and development, 
undergraduate and graduate education, and technology transfer at 
Clemson University in the area of polymers, fibers, and textiles 
research. Activities carried out with these funds will include research 
projects with direct military implications, as well as training of 
students, both of which support industry in the United States. I 
certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.

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