[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1817]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on congressionally directed finding, I am 
submitting the following information regarding funding included in H.R. 
3170--Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Harold Rogers
  Bill Number: H.R. 3170
  Account: Financial Services, SBA
  Legal Name of Recipient: SEKTDA
  Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501
  Description of Request: Provide directed funding of $685,000 for 
economic and small business development in southern and eastern 
Kentucky. SEKTDA is a non-profit, region-wide initiative created to 
attract travelers and tour industry businesses to the area. SEKTDA's 47 
county region is in one of the most depressed areas in the United 
States and economic and small business development is essential. These 
funds will contribute to the economic growth of the region.

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