[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1823]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, as a leader on earmark reform, I am 
committed to protecting taxpayers' money and providing greater 
transparency and a fully accountable process. H.R. 3170, The Fiscal 
Year 2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 
contains the following funding that I requested:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: Small Business Administration--Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: University of Memphis
  Address: 303 FedEx Institute, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
  Description of Request: The University of Memphis requested funding 
for an entrepreneurial training program to promote new business growth 
targeting science and technology-based and minority-owned businesses. 
Federal funding is needed for University of Memphis experts and 
students to develop business plans, evaluate new technologies and 
provide legal expertise to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The 
program will have a significant impact on the economy and encourage 
investment and jobs in the Memphis metropolitan area and the mid-south 
region. The University of Memphis received $685,000 for the 
entrepreneurial training program.
  Distribution of funding:
  Salaries and Center Administration 20%
  Equipment 13%
  Business and Legal Services and Training 47%
  Education and Conferences 20%

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