[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1995]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 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. 3293--
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and 
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Education, FIPSE--$100,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alexander City Chamber of Commerce 
Foundation, Alexander City, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 120 Tallapoosa Street, Alexander City, 
Alabama
  Description of Request: For the Gateway to Education Scholarship 
program, including scholarships Taxpayer justification--It is my 
understanding that the funding would be used for an ongoing education 
and workforce development initiative to provide free tuition to Russell 
High School graduates to attend Central Alabama Community College in 
Alexander City, Alabama.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Education, FIPSE--$100,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gadsden State Community College, 
Gadsden, AL
  Address of Requesting Entity: 405 Korner Street, Gadsden, Alabama 
35903
  Description of Request: ``for technology upgrades'' Taxpayer 
justification--It is my understanding the funding would enhance 
technology in the classroom and technology infrastructure between 
Cherokee, Etowah, Cleburne, and Calhoun Counties.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Education, FIPSE--$250,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jacksonville State University
  Address of Requesting Entity: 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, 
Alabama 36265
  Description of Request: ``For purchase of equipment'' Taxpayer 
justification--It is my understanding that the funding would be used to 
purchase a Nuclear Magnetic Resonate Spectrum to provide hands-on 
student learning and understanding of modern chemistry, instrumental 
methods, and the determination of molecular structures across the 
discipline and in physics and biology. This piece of equipment also 
fosters interdisciplinary research and collaborative work.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Education, FIPSE--$100,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Southern Union Community College
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 1000, Wadley, Alabama 36276
  Description of Request: ``For purchase of equipment'' Taxpayer 
justification--This funding would be used to purchase equipment for the 
new Technology Center on the Opelika Campus of Southern Union State 
Community College so that the College may re-train and educate 
individuals for jobs in high-tech, high-pay careers required by 
industry moving into the College's Service area.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Health and Human Services HRSA--$200,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Childersburg Medical Clinic Board
  Address of Requesting Entity: 34011 Hwy 280 East Childersburg, 
Alabama 35044
  Description of Request: ``for facilities and equipment at the 
Regional Diabetic Care and Advanced Wound Care Center'' Taxpayer 
justification--It is my understanding that the funding would be used 
for construction and equipping the Regional Diabetic Care and Advanced 
Wound Care Center for Childersburg Alabama and surrounding areas.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mike Rogers (AL)
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293--Departments of Labor, Health and Human 
Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
  Account: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration 
(ETA)--Training & Employment Services (TES)--$200,000
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama Institute for the Deaf and 
Blind
  Address of Requesting Entity: 205 E. South Street, P.O. Box 698, 
Talladega, AL 35161
  Description of Request: Provide $200,000 to develop a collaborative 
program with employers incorporating assistive technology and targeting 
deaf and blind individuals with developmental disabilities for 
workforce placement. The funding would be used for employer training in 
disabilities and assistive technology for the deaf and blind. The 
project's total budget is $680,000. Specifically within the budget, 
$200,000 for salaries, $250,000 for assistive technology for the deaf 
and blind, $20,000 for travel, $30,000 for employer training in 
disabilities, $30,000 matching administrative personnel cost, and 
$150,000 for matching assistive technology cost. This request is 
consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the Department 
of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA)--Training & 
Employment Services (TES) Account. The Alabama Institute for the Deaf 
and Blind will meet or exceed all statutory requirements for match 
funding where applicable.

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