[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. ZACH WAMP

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 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. 3326, Department of 
Defense and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 contains the 
following funding:
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: Research, Development, Test And Evaluation, Army--Medical 
Technology
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga
  Address: 975 East Third Street Chattanooga, TN 37403
  Description of Request: The University of Tennessee College of 
Medicine Chattanooga requested funding for its work with artificial 
bone implants and grafts for American soldiers, airmen, sailors and 
marines who have lost limbs in combat. This research will greatly 
enhance the lives of injured service members giving them more 
independence and allow them to live more productive and fulfilling 
lives. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga 
receives $1,000,000 for this project.
  Distribution of funding:
  Yearly Staffing--37%
  Consultative Services--9%
  Scientific Material--54%
  Requesting Member: Rep. Zach Wamp
  Account: Other Procurement, Army--Training Devices, Nonsystem
  Legal Name Requesting Entity: Tennessee Army National Guard
  Address: Houston Barracks, 3041 Sidco Drive Nashville, TN 37204
  Description of Request: The Tennessee Army National Guard requested 
funding to purchase and maintain Combined Arms Virtual Trainers to 
better prepare service members for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. 
This equipment replicates virtual battlefields and allows Army National 
Guard soldiers to train as they will fight. Allowing Combined Arms 
Training within a virtual environment will save lives on the real 
battlefield. The Tennessee Army National Guard receives $5,000,000 for 
this equipment.
  Distribution of funding: Equipment, Software, & Maintenance--100%

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