[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 125 (Tuesday, September 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2195]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2009

  Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican standards on 
member requests, I am submitting the following information regarding 
congressionally directed appropriations projects I sponsored as part of 
H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations bill.
  Account: Defense
  Amount: $2,000,000
  Requesting entity: Minnesota National Guard
  Address: 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155
  Description of Project Request: Funding will help meet the needs of 
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon reintegration program for service members, 
which is implemented across all congressional districts throughout 
Minnesota and over all phases of the deployment cycle. During FY 2010 
the Minnesota National Guard will experience a surge in support 
requirements as Minnesota soldiers return home from mobilization 
Funding will be used to support reintegration services for soldiers 
returning from mobilization, as well as services for family members. 
Funding will support wounded soldiers, transition events, mental health 
services, research and additional needs.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.
  Account: Army Other Procurement
  Amount: $2,360,000
  Requesting entity: Minnesota National Guard
  Address: 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155
  Description of Project Request: Funding will be used for the 
Minnesota National Guard initiative, Communications Aerial Platforms 
for Increased Situational Awareness (Phase II), which will provide 
improved situational awareness to on-scene incident commanders during 
responses to state emergencies such as floods or other natural 
disasters. The system provides on-scene communications linking together 
all response organizations; site command communication, including 
voice, video, data, and cellular; and real-time streaming data to 
responders; resulting efficiency saves lives and property.
  I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable 
effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

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