[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. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3170--
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3170
  Account: Small Business Administration, Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama Small Business Institute of 
Commerce
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3331 Rainbow Drive, Suite E, Rainbow 
City, Alabama 35906
  Description of Request: ``Alabama Small Business Institute of 
Commerce business training, $100,000.'' Taxpayer justification--It is 
my understanding that this funding will be used to hire more business 
counselors to train small business owners throughout the Third 
Congressional District on how to contract with the Federal Government. 
East Alabama has many opportunities for Federal government contracting. 
Contracting is a complex but advantageous way for small businesses to 
find and maintain work. Contracting assistance is a needed service 
especially with the expected growth due to the recent BRAC decision and 
the overall economic situation.

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