[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1812]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION-

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on Congressionally-directed project funding, I am submitting 
the following information regarding project funding I requested for 
Southeast Louisiana as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Services 
Appropriations Act.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Steve Scalise
  Bill Number: Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations
  Bill Account: Small Business Administration, Salaries and Expenses
  Name of Requesting Entity: West Jefferson Medical Center
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1101 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, 
LA 70072
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for the West 
Jefferson Medical Center. This funding will be used for training of 
Certified Nurse Assistants and Phlebotomists. There is an opportunity 
to increase technical competencies while responding positively to 
patient needs. The enhanced skills provided by the training will lead 
to improved quality of care, improved patient satisfaction, reduced 
employee turnover, and enhanced employee effectiveness and 
productivity. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.

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