[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1823-E1824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. JOHN M. McHUGH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2009

  Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican 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 of 2010
  Requesting Member: Congressman John McHugh
  Bill Number: H.R. 3170
  Account: Salaries and Expenses
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New York College of Environmental 
Science and Forestry
  Address of Requesting Entity: Bray Hall 224, Syracuse, NY 13210
  Description: The purpose of the project is to fund the New York State 
Forest Community Economic Assistance Program. It would fund dedicated 
research and outreach for forest-products community businesses and 
provide assistance with technical manufacturing and financial 
management issues. It would also

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serve these communities in overcoming the challenges of navigating 
complex regulatory and public policy matters. Forest-based 
manufacturing, small business and tourism generate $8.8 billion 
annually and employ over 72,000 workers. This program would work to 
maintain and enhance these types of forest community economic 
activities.

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