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COMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONSSELECT INTEll iGENCE OVERSIGHT PANEL

RANKING MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEE ON

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT,FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,

AND RELATED AGENCIESSUBCOMMITTEE ON

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

CONGRESSMAN RAY LAHOOD18TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS

March 19,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for storage tanks and dispensers for E85 and Bio-Diesel.The entity to receive funding for this project is the City ofPeoria, 419 Fulton Street,Peoria, IL, 61602.The funding would be used to increase the availability of fueling infrastructure forE-85.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for

matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federal er funds.

o 1424 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-6201FAX (202) 225-9249

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o 100 NE MONROEPEORIA, IL 61602(309) 671-7027FAX (309) 671-7309

o 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793-0808FAX (217) 793-9724

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH


March 19,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for Green Building design and implementation. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Lakeview Museum, located at 1125 W. LakeAvenue, Peoria, IL, 61614.The funding would be used to design and install sustainable design/greenarchitecture aspects in the new facility.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for

matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpay ds.


RESPOND TO:

o 100 NE MONROE 0 3050 MONTVALE DRIVEPEORIA, IL 61602 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(309)671-7027 (217)793-0808FAX (309) 671-7309 FAX (217) 793-9724INTERNET: WWW.HOUSE.GOV/LAHOOD/

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o 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 6265PHONErrrY(217) 245-FAX (217) 243-6852


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COMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONSSELECT INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT PANEL

RANKING MEMBER

SUBCOMMITTEE ONAGA1CULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT,

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,AND RELATED AGENCIES

SUBCOMMITTEE ONLEGISLATIVE BRANCH


March 19,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for environmental restoration. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineer (Rock Island), to complete workon the Illinois River Basin Restoration.The funding would be used to complete restoration project planning at 10 sites.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that ould this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional ord describing how the funds //will be spent and justifying the use of feder taxpa r nds. / '

o 1424 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 22s-6201FAX (202) 225-9249,I RESPOND TO:

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AND RELATED AGENCIESSUBCOMMITTEE ONLEGISLATIVE BRANCH


March 19, 2 ~ 0 8 The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member L e w i ~ ,

I am requesting funding for flood control protection for the city of Meredosia,Illinois. The entity to receive funding is the Army Corps ofEngineer (St. Louis).The funding would be used to execute a feasibility cost-share agreement andcomplete a feasibility report.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that sh ld this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the C ressionai R. 0 'd describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of deral taxpaye' as.

D 1424 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 22&--6201FAX (202) 22&--9249

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D 100 NE MONROEPEORIA, IL 61602(309) 671-7027FAX (309) 671-7309

D 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793-{)808FAX (217) 793-9724

INTERNET: WWW.HOUSE.GOV/LAHOOD/PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

D 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 6265PHONEnrrY(217) 24&--FAX (217) 243-6852


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COMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONS

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AND RELATED AGENCIESSUBCOMMITIEE ON

LEGISLAnVE BRANCHCONGRESSMAN RAY LAHOOD

18TH DISTRICT, ILLINOISMarch 19, 2008

The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for ecosystem restoration. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the Army Corps ofEngineer (St: Louis), in conjunction with the IllinoisNature Conservancy, 301 SW Adams St, Suite 1007, Peoria, Illinois 61602, to completework at Spunky Bottoms, Brown County, IllinoisThe funding would be used to complete an ongoing ecosystem restoration project.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further cert' that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congre ional Re rd describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federa axpaye ds.

o 1424 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-6201FAX (202) 225--9249

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o 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793--{)808FAX (217) 793--9724


o 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 626PHONErrrY (217) 245-FAX (217) 243-6852


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March 19, 2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for environmental restoration. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineer (Rock Island), to complete workon the Peoria Riverfront Development.The funding would be used to start designs on the lower islands.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for /matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in //.the bill, I will place a statement in the Cang sianal R rd describing how the funds /will be spent and justifying the use of fede I taxpay ds.

D 1424 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-6201FAX (202) 225-9249

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PEORIA, IL 61602(309) 671-7027FAX (309) 671-7309

D 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793-{)808FAX (217) 793-9724


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AGRICULTURE, RURAL DeVELOPMENT,FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,


LEGISLATIVE BRANCHCONGRESSMAN RAY LAHOOD


The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration. The entityto receive funding is the Anny Corps ofEngineer (Rock Island)The funding would be used to continue construction on habitat rehabilitation.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included in /the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Rec describing how the funds /will be spent and justifying the use of federal payer s. /


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o 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793-0808FAX (217) 793-9724


o 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 6265PHONErrrY(217) 245FAX (217) 243-6852


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AGRICULTUAE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT,FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,



March 19, 2008The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting Operation and Management funding. The entity to receivefunding is the Army Corps ofEngineer (St. Louis).The funding would be used for dredging and forest restoration in the IllinoisWaterway.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congr.. ssional Reeor escribing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use offede . 1 taxpayer

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AGRICULTURE, RURAL DeVELOPMENT,FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,




The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for environmental restoration. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps of Engineer (Rock Island), to complete workon the Upper Mississippi River Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program.The funding would be used to provide continued investigation of preconstruction

engineering and design.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further c fy that sho this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congn ssional Re r describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of feder. I taxpayer

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o 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(217) 793-Q808FAX (217) 793-9724

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AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVElOPMENT,FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,



18TH DISTRICT, ILLINOISMarch 19,2008

The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for Green Building design and implementation. Theentity to receive funding for this project is Bradley University, located at 1501 W.Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61625.The funding would be used to design and install sustainable design/greenarchitecture aspects in the new facility.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federa taxpayer

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o 3050 MONTVALE DRIVESPRINGFIELD, IL 62704(2 ; 7) 793--0808FAJ217)793-9724


o 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 62650PHONErrrY(217) 245-143FAJ< (217) 243-6852


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AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT,FOOD ANO DRUG ADMINISTRATION,

AN D RELATED AGENCIESSUBCOMMITTEE ON

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH


March 19, 2008The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

I am requesting funding for ecosystem restoration. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is the Army Corps ofEngineer (Rock Island), in conjunction with theIllinois Nature Conservancy, 301 SW Adams St, Suite 1007, Peoria, Illinois 61602, tocomplete work on the Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County, IllinoisThe funding would be used to complete a feasibility study.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for

matching funds where applicable. I further certify that sh ld this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Con essional R , d describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of fed, al taxpaye ds.


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o 209 WEST STATEJACKSONVILLE, IL 62650PHONErrrY(217) 245-1FAX (217) 243--6852


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NICK LAMPSON22ND DISTRICT. TEXAS

CONGRESSrlAN NICK LArlPSOliCltongress of t ~ e mnitell eltui.esI lnUlt t of it.epreseniatiues1lI1UllJingtnu, IQJ; 21l515-4J22

March 19,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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COMMITTEE ONAGFIICULTURE

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCECHAIRMAN.$U6COMMITTEE ON ENERAND ENVIRONMENT

COMMITTEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE

COCHAIRMAN AND FOUNDCONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSMISSING AND EXPLOITEDCHILDREN

I am requesting funding for Clear Creek. TX in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is The City of Pearland and the Harris County Flood ControllDistrict, located at 3519 LibertyDrive and 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092. The funding would be used for completionof the Clear Creek GRR and to begin improvements. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Ni - t l p s " oJ'>' "-Member of Congress

WASHINGTQf\I OFFICE: 436 CANNON HOUSE OFFICii 6VILOING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 (202) 225:-5951STAFFOAO OFFice: 10701 CORPORATE DR" SUIT!! 118 STAFFQRO. TX 77477 (281) 240.3700HOUSTON OFFICE: 1020 BAV AREA BLVD., SUITE 224 HOUSTON. TX 77058 12B1) 461-6300

FAX: 1202) 2255241 IWASHINGTON) 12S1) 2402959 ISTAFFORD) 12S1) 461-6303 IHouSTON)www.lampson.house,govPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER TCITAL P.04


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NICK LAMPSON22ND DISTRIt::T, Ttll.AS

CONGRESSMRN NICK LRMPSONOJ:ongrtss of t ~ t lllniteb "tuttslIou.at of m.eptt.attttatiur5muqingtnn, BCIt 205154322

March 20, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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COMMITTEE ON SCIENCECHAIRMAN.SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENeRGAND ENVIRONMeNT

COMMITTEE ONTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE

COCHAIRMAN AND FOUNDCONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSMISSING AND EXPLOITEDCHILDREN

I am requesting funding for the Galveston Harbor Deepening Project in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves-Port of Galveston,located at 123 Rosenberg, Galveston, TX 77550. The funding would be used for removing 15 millioncubiC yards of dredged materials during the deepening project. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

WASHINGTON OFFICE: 436 CANNON HOUSE OfFICI; BUILOING, WASHINGTON. D.C. 20515 (202) 2 2 5 ~ 5 9 5 1 STAFFORD OFFICE: 10701 CORPORATIa OR., SUIT!; 118 STM'fOAD, TX 77477 (.2$1) 2 4 0 ~ 3 7 0 0 HOUSTON O,,,c,, 1020 SAV AREA SLVD" Sum 224 HOU'TON, TX 77058 (281) 461-6300

FAX; (202)225-5241 (WASHING"ON) (281) 240-2959 (STAFFORD) 1291) 4616303 (HousTONIwww.lllImpson.house.govPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPlM

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JAMES R. LANGEVIN20 DISTRICT, RHODE ISLAND

COMMrTIEE ON HOMELAND SECURITYEMfRG1NG THREATS, CYBER5ECURITY, AND

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY~ 1 i 8 L ! 1 M t l l i

BORDER, MARITIME, ANDGlOllAL COUNTERTERRORISM

INTEl.-UGfNCE, INFORMATION SHARING, ANDTrRRORlSM RISK ASSESSMENT

HOUSE PERMANENT SELECTCOMM1TIEE ON INTELLIGENCE

TERRORISM, HUMAN INTELLIGENCE,ANAlYSIS AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE

({ongteS'S' of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e S ' j!)OUll'l' of itl'prell'entatibl'll''am!iasbington. 1J:l1t 20515-3902


WASHINGTON OFFICIO;10 9 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN

WASHINGTON, DC 20515TElEPHONE: 1202) 225-2735FAX; (202) 225-5976

DISTRICT OFFICETHE SUMMIT SOUTH

300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 20 0WARWICK, RI 02886

TELEPHONE: (4{l1) 732-9400FAX; (401) 737-2982

james langevin(ci)maiLhouse.QQVwww,house.govilangevin

I am requesting funding for Providence River Dredging in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is Providence Parks Department, located at 1000 Elmwood Avenue,Providence, RI. The funding would be used for dredging-related activities for the Providence River. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ ~ ~ ~ ames R. LangevinMember of Congress



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JAMES R. LANGEVIN2D DISTRICT, RHODE !SLAND

COMM!nEE ON HOMELAND SECURITYEMERGING THREATS, CVtlERSECURITY, AN D

SCIENCE AND T E C H N O ~ O G Y CHAIRMJ;N

BORo.ER, MARITIME, ANDGLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, ANDTERRORISM RISI( ASSESSMENT

HOUSE PERMANENT SELECTCOMMITIEE ON INTELLIGENCE

TERRORISM, HUMAN iNTELLIGENCE,ANALYSIS AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL IrHELUGENCE

(ttongress of tbe Wniteb ~ t a : t e 5 ' J!)OU!iC of l\cprc!itntatibc!i~ i l ! l b i n g t o n , t!l([ 20515-3902


WASHINGTON OFFICE:10 9 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN

WASHINGTON, DC 20515TELEPHONE: (202:) 225-2735

FAX: (202) 225-5976

DISTRICT OFFICE:THE SUMMIT SOUTH

300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, Sum" 200WARWICK, RI 02886TELEPHONE: (401) 732-400

FAX; (401) 737-2982

james iangevin!ii>majLhQuse.govwww.house.govfillng(win

I am requesting funding for the Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Rhode Island Coastal Resources ManagementCouncil, located at Stedman Government Center, Suite 116, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI .The funding would be used for development of an ocean management plan to ascertain how best topromote offshore renewable energy generation and infrastructure while minimizing adverse impactsto the environment and human activity. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this project.

Sincerely,~ , ; , ~ Member of Congress



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JAMES R. LANGEVIN20 DISTRICT, RHODE ISLAND

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITYEMERGING THREATS, CV6tRSEClJRITY, AND

SeII ;Ne< AND TECHNOLOGYC H A l R " " ~

BORDER, MARlTIME, ANDGLOBAL COUNTfRTEARORISM

INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARiNG, ANDTERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENT

HOUSE PERMANENT SELECTCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCETERRORISM, HUMAN INTElLIGENCE,

ANALYSIS AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCETECHNICAL AND T ACTIGAL INTELLIGENCE

( { o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e ~ 1!.JIlUSC of l\cprcscntattbcsmasbtngton, 'lD1!C 20515-3902

March 13, 2008The Honorable David R Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.G. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICE10 9 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN

WASHINGTON, DC 20515TELEPHONE: (202) 225-2735FAX: (202) 225-5976

DISTRICT OFFICETHE SUMMIT SOUTH

30 0 CENTERVILLE ROAD, SUlT"E 20 0WARWICK, Rj 02886TELEPHONe {40ll 732-9400FAX: (401) 737-2982

llmlilli langevjo{wmaiLhouse.goywww.house.gov!langevin

I am requesting funding for URI cyberinfrastructure in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is University of Rhode Island, located at 15 Lippitt Road, Kingston, RL The fundingwould be used for procurement and installation of a dedicated dark fiber connection from theKingston campus for improved communications and research capability. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project

Sincerely,

ames R. LangevinMember of Congress

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COMMITTEES:07 CANNON HOUSE OF-FleE' BUILDINGWASHING10N, DC 20515

(202) 2 2 5 ~ 2 6 0 5 RI E

2N D DISTRICT, WASHINGTONTRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DISTRICT OFFICES:10 4 WEST MAGNOLIA, SUITE 20 6

BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 733,,4500

2930 WETMORE: AVENUE, Sur ft: 9FWA 98201(425) 2 5 2 ~ 3 1 8 8

E-MaH: Rick.Larsen mail.house.govhttp://www.house.gov/larsen

March 14,2008

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanHouse Committee on AppropriationsH-218 The U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

ARMED SERVICES

SMALL BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for the Skagit River Flood Control General Investigation inSkagit County, Washington for fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Washington Civil Works officewhich is located at 4735 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA 98124-2255.Funding will be used for the general investigations study of Skagit River, Washington.The purpose of the study is to identify Skagit River flood problems and opportunities thatexist to relieve flooding, reduce flood damage, and develop a flood damage reductionplan that fits federal law and policy within the capability of Skagit County.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Rick LarsenMember of Congress



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COMMITTEES:10 7 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2605

R K SE2N D DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

DISTRICT OFFICE::S:104 WEsr MAGNOLIA, SunE 206

Bf"LLINGHAM, W A 98225(360) 733--45002930 WETMORE' AVE'NUE, SUITE 9FEVERETf, WA 98201(425) 252-3188

E"M2i!: Rrck.Larsc-n (a)mail.house.govhttp://www.house.gov/larsen

March 14, 2008




ARMED SERVICES

SMALL BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for the Swinomish Channel in Skagit County, Washington forfiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers Seattle Washington Civil Works office which is located at 4735 E. MarginalWay S., Seattle, WA 98124-2255.Funding will be used to provide for a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep from SkagitBay to Padilla Bay, a distance of 11 miles. The channel will provide access to the LaConnor waterfront, Swinomish Tribal commercial facilities, and several marinas. Thisproject is vital to the Port of Skagit County and the economy of many communities in theregIOn.

I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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COMMITTEES:07 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE' BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2605R E

2N D DISTRICT, WASHINGTONTRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DISTRICT OFFICES:104 Wr::.s r MAGNOLIA, SUITE 20 6

BELLINGHAM, W A 98225(360) 733--45002930 WETMORE AVENUE, SUITE 9F

EVEREH, WA 98201(425) 252-3188E-Mail: R i ( ; k . L a r s c n < ~ i i mail.house.govhttp://www.house.gov/!arsen

March 14, 2008




ARMED SERVICES

SMAl l BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for the Elliott Bay Seawall Feasibility Study in SeattleWashington for fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is both theCity of Seattle and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which are currently cost-sharingpartners engaged in a Feasibility Phase Study of the Elliott Bay Seawall. The City ofSeattle Mayors Office is located at Seattle City Hall, i h Floor, 600 Fourth AvenueSeattle, Washington, 98124-4749. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SeattleWashington Civil Works Office is located at 4735 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA98124-2255Funding would allow for a feasibility study of the Elliott Bay Seawall. The purpose ofthe study is to document the problems and opportunities associated with the seawall,formulate plans, and determine ifthere is a federal interest in a solution.I ce11ify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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107 CANNON HOUSE OFrlCE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515 R K E(202) 225-2605 2N D DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

DISTRICT OFFICES:104 VilEST MAGNOLIA, SUITE 206BELliNGHAM, WA 98225

(360) 733-45002930 WETMORE AVENUE, SUITE 9F

EVERETT, WA 98201(425) 2 5 2 ~ - 3 1 8 8

E ~ M a i l : R i c k . L a r s e r l ( ( ~ mail.house.govhttp://www.house.gov/larsen

March 14,2008


The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberHouse Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

COMMITTEES,TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

ARMED SERVICES

SMALL BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for the Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration Initiativefor fiscal ycar 2009. The entity to receive funding is the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersSeattle Washington Civil Works Office is located at 4735 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle,WA 98124-2255Funding would allow the Army Corps of Engineers to review, select, and constructseveral projects under the Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Initiative, a $40 millionconstruction-general program that was authorized by Congress in the Water ResourcesDevelopment Act of 2000.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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COMMITTEES:107 CANNON HOUSE OFFlCE BUILD1NGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2605

R E2N D DISTRICT, WASHINGTON

TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

D!STRICT OFFICES'10 4 WEST MAGNOLIA, SUITE 206

BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 733-45002930 WFTMORE AVENUE, SUITE 9FEVERElT, WA 98201

(425)252-3188E-Mai!: Rick.Larscn(ii)mail.house.gov

http://www,housc.gov/larsen

March 14, 2008




ARMED SERVICES

SMfI,LL BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for the Columbia River Channel Improvement Project for fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers Seattle Washington Civil Works office which is located at 4735 E. MarginalWay S., Seattle, WA 98124-2255.Funding would allow for deepening the 103 mile federal navigation channel from theMouth of the Columbia River (near Pacific County, Washington) up to Vancouver,Washington by three feet (from 40 to 43 feet). The project would also enhance or createover 2,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat. Deepening the navigation channel willallow ships calling on Columbia River ports to load more cargo from throughoutWashington State, yielding transportation cost savings for farmers and businesses.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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COMMITTEES:10 7 CANNON HOUSF: OFFICE BUILDINC;WASHINGTON, DC 20515

(20:'1 225-2605 2NDE

WASHINGTONTRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DISTRICT OFHCES:104 WEsr MAGNOLIA, SUITE 206BEl LlNGHAM, WA 98225(360) 733-4500

2930 VVETMORE AVENUI::, SU!TE- SFEVERETT, WA 98201(425) 252-3188

E-Mail: Rick.Larsen(Q)mail.house.govhttp://www.house,gov/!arsen

March 14, 2008




ARMED SERVICES

SMALL BUSINESS

I am requesting funding for Puget Sound Nearshore Marine Habitat Restoration for fiscalyear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers Seattle Washington Civil Works office which is located at 4735 E. MarginalWay S., Seattle, WA 98124-2255.Funding will be used for a study documenting marine nearshore habitats, which includethe tidal, estuarine and river delta areas. The study will identify areas for restorativeaction and will assemble key physical and biological data of the nearshore, develop anearshore restoration model and identify and recommend a wide array of habitatrestoration programs within my district.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.




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TOM LATHAMCongressman4th Di strict, Iowa

Washington Office:2447 Raybul1l BuildingWashington, DC 205 15202 -225-5476202-225-330 [ Fax[-866-428-5642 Toll Fcce

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 14, 2008

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsH218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Iowa Stored Energy Plant project in FiscalYear 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Iowa StoredEnergy Plant Agency, located at 1735 NE 70th Ave, Ankeny, lao5002 1. Thefunding will be used for the continuation of analysis, and certainperformance testing. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financialinterest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership policy on earmarks, I herebycertify that to the best of my knowledge this request (I) is not directed to anentity or program that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of theeannark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching

~ J ~ ~ s ~ : ' : : ~ ~ Avenue. Suite J08Afunds where applicable. I fUliher celiify that should thi s request be includedAm es, Iowa 500[0 in the bill, I wi ll place a statement in the Congressional Record describing;:; : ~ ~ ~ : ~ : ! Fax how the funds wi ll be spent and justifying the use offederal taxpayer funds.Clear Lake/Mason City Ornec:812 Hwy 18 EastPO. Box 532Clear L.1k e, Iowa 5042864 [-357-522564[-357-5226 FaxFort Dodge Office:1426 Centra l Avenue , Sui te AF0I1 Dodge, Iowa 50501515-573 -2738515-576-7 141 FaxEmail: tom.lathmn@mail .housc.govInt ernet: www.house.gov/lnlham

Sincerely,- - t m 1 . . . . ~ V L Tom LathamMember of Congress


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TOM LAT HAMCongressman4th District, Iowa

Washingto ll Oro ce:2447 Ray bu1ll Bui ldingWash ington, DC 205 I5202-225-5476202-225-330 1 Fax1-866-428-5642 To ll Free

CONGRESSOFTHE UNITED STATESMarch 14,2008

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Ap propriationsH-218 U .S . CapitolWashington, DC 205 15

Dea r Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Ventura Marsh pOttion of the Clear LakeRestoration project in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding fo rthis project is The Co rps of Eng ineers Rock Island offi ce, located in RockIsland , llIinois. The fu nding w ill be used to complete design & constructionrelated to the Ventura Marsh. 1 certi fy th at neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interes t in thi s project.Consistent with the Republica n Leadership policy on eamlarks, [ herebycertify that to the best of my knowledge th is request (I) is not directed to anenti ty or program that will be named after a si tt ing Member of Congress; (2)is not intend ed to be used by an enti ty to secure funds for oth er entitiesunless the use of fund ing is consistent with the specified purpose of th eearmark ; and (3 ) meets or exceeds all statutory requirement s for matching

Ames Omce : . funds where applicable. I fu rther certi fy th at shou ld this request be included1421 Soulh Bell Avenue , SUIte [DBAAmes, towa 500 10 in the bill, I will pl ace a statement in the Congressional Record describing; : ; ~ ; : ; m Fax how the funds w ill be spent and ju st ifying the use of federa l taxpayer fu nd s.

Clc:u' Lake/Masou City Office:812 Hwy 18 EastP.O. Box 532Clear L.lke , Iowa 5042864 13 57522564 1357-5226 FaxFort Dodge O ffi ce:1426 Central Ave nue, Suite AFO1 Dodge , Iowa 5050 I5 1557327385 155767 14 1 FaxEmail : tom .latham@1ll3 il.housc.govInl ern et: www.housc.gov/latham

Sincerely,

om LathamMember of Congress


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TOM LATHAMCongress man4th Di strict, Iowa

Washington Oflicc:2447 Rayb um Build ingWas hington, DC 205 15202 -225-5476202-225-3301 Fax]866-428-5642 Toll Free

CONGRESSOpTHEUNITED STATESMarch 14 , 2008

The Honorable David ObeyChailmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-21 8 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jel1'YLewisRanking MemberComm ittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chail1't1an Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Luther Co llege Science building renovationproject in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for thi s project isLuther College, located at 700 Co llege Drive, Decorah, la. 5210 I . Thefunding will be used to continue expansion & renovation of the sc iencefacility, with an emphasis on energy conservation. I certify that neither I normy spou se has any financial interest in thi s project.Co nsistent w ith the Republican Leadership poli cy on earmarks, I herebycertify that to the best of my knowledge this request (I ) is not directed to anentity or program that wi ll be named after a sitting Member of Congress ; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of theearmark; and (3) meets or exceeds a ll statutory requirements for matching

AI4"2I'SOffil"B' IIAS' 108Afunds where applicable. I fUliher celiify that should thi s request be includedout 1 e venue, ultcAmes, Iowa 50010 in the bill , I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing; : ~ ; ~ : ~ : : ~ Fax how the funds wi ll be spent and justifying the use offedera l taxpayer funds .

Clear Lake/Ma son City Office:SI2 Hwy 18 EastP.O. Box 532Clear Lake, Iowa 50428641 -357-5225641 -357-5226 Faxfort Dodge Office:1426 Ce ntral Avenue, Suite AFOl1 Dodge, Iowa 5050 I515-573-2738515-576-7 14 1 Fax[ma il: tom,Jatham@mail .house.govInternet: ww w. housc.gov /lnthnlll

Sincerely,/~ ' z s t 4 ~ Tom Latham

Member of Con gress


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TOM LATHAMCon gressman4th District, Iowa

Washingtoll Office:2447 Raybum BuildingWashington, DC 205 15202225-5476202 -225-3301Fax1-866-428-5642 Toll Free

CONGRESS QFTHEUNITED STATESMarch 14,2008

The Honorable David ObeyChaimlanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington , DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Iowa Lakes Community College SustainableEnergy Education Center in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is Iowa Lakes Community Co llege, located at 19 South 7 thStreet, Esthervi lle, la. 51334. The funding will be used for expansion &renovation of a facility using a variety of state-of-the-art renewabletechnologies & 'green' building initiatives. I celtify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership policy on earmarks, I herebyceltify that to the best of my knowledge this request (l ) is not directed to anentity or program that wi ll be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the

AI4"2CI 'SOffilCCB IIAS ' 108Aearmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matchingQUll c venu e, Ul teAms . Iowa 500 10 funds where applicable. I further certify that should thi s request be included; : ~ ~ ~ : ~ : ~ Fax in the bill , I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describinghow the funds wi ll be spent and ju stifying the use of federal taxpayer fund s.

Clear Lake/Mason City omcc:812 Hwy 18 Ea stP,O. Box 532Clear L.1ke, lown 5042864 1-357-522564 1357-5226 Fa ,Fori Dodge OHiec:1426 Cent ra l Avenue, Suite AFO1 Dodge, Iowa 5050 1515-573 -2738515-576-7 14 1 FaxEma il: tom,latham@mClil .housc .govInternet: ww w.hollse,gov/lalham

Sincerely,

Member of Congress


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TOM LATHAMCongressman4 th District , Iowa

Was hin gto n Orficc:2447 Raybu l1l Build ingWashington, DC 205 15202-225 -54 76202-225-3301Fax1-866-428-5642 Toll Free

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 14, 2008

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on Appropriations1-1-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 205 15The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropIiationsH-218 U.S . CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:1 am requesting funding for laboratory equipment for a nationally-celtified,renewable fuels assurance test ing program in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity toreceive fund ing for this project is Iowa Central Community Co llege, locatedat 330 Avenue M, Fort Dodge, la. 50501. The funding will be used forequipment for a comprehens ive renewable fuel quality assurance program. Icertify that nei th er I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republi can Leadership policy on earmarks, I herebycertify that to the best of my knowledge this request (I ) is not di rected to anentity or program that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunl ess the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of theeam1 ark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching

A4"21 'S fnICCB IIAS' 108Afunds where applicable. I further certify that shou ld thi s request be includedDull e vellue, UltcAm es, Iowa500 10 in the bill, I will place a statement in the Co ngressional Record describing; : ~ ; ~ : ~ ~ ! ~ Fax how the funds will be spent and justifying the use offederal taxpayer funds.

Clear Lake /Mason City Office:812 Hwy 18 Eas tP.O. Box 532Clear L.lkc, Iowa 5042864 1357-522564 1-357-5226 FaxFori Dodge Office:1426 Central Avenue, Sui te AF0I1 Dodge, Iowa 5050 1515-573-2738515-576-7 141 Fa xEmail: tom.lllthaln@mai l.hollsc.g()VIn te rnet: www.holLse.gov/ latham

Si ncerely,

ember ofCongress


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TOM LATHAMCongressman4th District, Iowa

Washington Office:244 7 Raybulll BuildingWashington , DC 205 15202-225-5476202- 225-330 1Fax1866 -428-5642 Toll Free

CONGRESS OFTHE UNITED STATESMarch 14,2008

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington , DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding, in Fiscal Year 2009, for an aquatic & wetlandshabitat project in Humboldt, Iowa. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the Corps of Engineers Rock Island office, located in Rock Island,Illinois. The funding wi ll be used to complete a recon. study, and initiate afeasibility study in connection with degraded wetland habitats. Tcertify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Consi stent with the Republican Leadership policy on earmarks, I herebyceliify that to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to anentity or program that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose oftheearmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching

AI4"2CI'Sfl1lccB' IIAS I08Afunds where app licable. I further certify that should this request be includedout 1 e venue, Ul tCAmes, Iowa 500 10 in the bill, 1 will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing: ~ ~ ~ ! ~ Fax how the funds wi ll be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Clear Lake/Mason City Ofticc:812 Hwy 18 EastP.O. Box 532Clear L1ke, Iowa 50428641 -357-5225641-357-5226 FaxFort Dodge Office:1426 Central Avellue, Suite AF0l1 Dodge , Iow a 5050 I5 -573 -2738515-576-7141 FaxEma il : [email protected] ousc .gov[lllcrnct: www ,house.gov/ latham

Sincerely,

om LathamMember of Congress


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TOM LATHAMCongressman4th District, Iowa

Washington Office:2447 Raybul11 BuildingWashingtoll . DC 205J5202225-5476202-225-330 I F"x1-866-428-5642 To ll Free

CONGRESS OFTHE UNITED STATESMarch 14, 2008

The Honorable David ObeyChaitmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. Capito lWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for the Des Moines Recreational River & Greenbeltproject in Fiscal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project isthe Corps of Engineers Rock Island office, located in Rock Island, Illinois.The funding will be used to maintain scheduled construction activitiesassociated with the project. I cel1ify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership policy on eannarks, I herebycertify that to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to anentity or program that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2)is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitiesunless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of theearmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching

~ ~ ~ ; s ~ : : : : ~ ~ Avenue, Su; {C 108Afunds where app licable. I further certify that should thi s request be includedAm es, Iowa 500 10 in the bill, I wi ll place a statement in the Congressional Record describing~ : ; i ; ; ~ ! ~ F, how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds .

Clear Lake/Mason City Ortiec:812 Hwy 18 EnslP.O. Box 532Clear L.1.ke, Iowa 50428641 -3 57-5225641 -357-5226 FaxFort Dodge Office:1426 Ce ntral Ave nue, Suite A17011 Dodge, Iowa 5050 I5 15-573-27385 ~ 5 7 6 Fax

Emai l: lom.l at]ml1@mail .house.govIn ternet: www. housc.gov/ lalham

Sincerel y,---' - - ; : : : : A ~ Tom LathamMember of Congress


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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURERANKING MEM BER, SUBCOMMllTEE ON

COAST GUARD ANO M ARITIME TRANSPORTATION

$teben lLam:ourettcQCongre55 of tbe ~ n t t e b ~ t a t e 5 t4tll ! l \ i ~ t r i c t , IlioJune 12, 200S'

The Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Walsh:

The Honorable James T. WalshRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

COMMITTEE ONFINANCIAL SERVIC

I am requesting funding for State Routes 45 and 307 Collection SystemImprovements. The entity to receive funding for this project is Austinburg Township,located at 25 West Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047. The funding would be used forconstruction of a wastewater collection system. I certify that neither I nor my spouse hasany financial interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership'S policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress (exception must be justifiedhere); (2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceedsall statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayerfunds.

Thank you for your consideration ofmy request. I remain

ROOM 2371RAY BURN HOUSE OF FICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON. DC 20515(202) 225- 5731

Very tmly yours,g 4 , j ~ ~ Steven C. LaTouretteMember of Congress

1 VICTORIA PLACEROOM 320

PAI NESVILLE. OH 44077(440) 352-3939

TOLL FREE IN OHIO1-800-447 {)S29

TWINSBURG GOVERNMENT CENTE10075 RAVENNA ROADTWINSBURG. OH 44087

(330) 425-9291


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COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURERA NKING MEMBER, S UBCOMMITTEE O N

COAST GUARD AND M AR IT IME T RANSPORT ATION

~ t e b e n

The Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

June 12, 2008

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Walsh:

The Honorable James T. WalshRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

COMMITIEE ONFINANCIAL SERVICE

I am requesting funding for Thompson Sewerage Project. The entity to receivefunding for this project is Geauga County Department ofWater Resources, located at 470Center Street, Building 3, Chardon, OH, 44024. The funding would be used forcollecting and transporting generated waste water to waste water treatment plant. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership ' s policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress (exception must be justifiedhere); (2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceedsall statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify thatshould this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayerfunds.

Thank you for your consideration ofmy request. I remain

ROOM 2371RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WAS HINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-5731

Very truly yours,

Member ofCongress

1 VICTORIA PLACEROOM 320

PAINESVILLE, OH 44077(440) 352- 3939

TOLL FR EE IN OHIO1- 800-447-0529

TWINSBURG GOVERNMENT CENTE10075 RAV ENNA ROADTWINSBURG, OH 44087

(330) 425-9291


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ROBERT E. LATTA5T H DISTRICT, OHIO

COMMtTIEE ON AGRICULTURESUSCOMlfdTEE ON

GENERAL FARM COMMODiTiES ANDRISK MANAG[MENTSU8CDMMITTEt ON

HOHTtCUlTURE AN D ORGANIC AGR!CULTURE

COMMIITEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

SUBCOMMITTEE ON


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ROBERT E< LAnA5TH DISTRICT, OHIO

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURESUBCOMMiTTEE ON

GENHiAl FARM COMMOD,TltS ANDRISK MANAGEMENTSU8COWvFITEE ON

H O R T i C U ~ T U R f AND ORGANiC AGRICl)L' fURf

COMMITIEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

Qtnngr.enn nf tIJt lltnittb ~ t a t t n l ~ o U ! i C of 1Rcprc!iCntutiuC5

lIJu!i4tngton. mar 20515-3505SUBCOMMITTEE ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSITS U B C O M M i T T ~ E 0"1

WATER RfSOURCE$ AND ENVIRONMeNT

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515

March 19,2008


WAShiNGTON OFFICE1203 LONGWOR1H HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIN(202) 2 2 ~ e 4 0 5

DISTRICT OFfiCES:1045 N. MAiN SmrC

SUiTE 6BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402

j419j354-870G101 CLINTON STREET

SUITE 1200DEfiANCE, OH 43512(419) 782-1996

13 0 SHADY LANE DRiVENORWALK, OH 44857(419) 6 6 & - ~ 2 0 6

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, Corpsof Engineers, Investigations. The entity to receive funding for this project is the City ofFindlay, 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 310, Findlay, Ohio 45840. It is my understanding thatthe funding would be used to conduct a feasibility study of flood risk management plansfor the Western Lake Erie Basin-Blanchard River Watershed. I certifY that this projectdoes no t have a direct andforeseeable effect on the pecuniary interests ofme or myspouse.

Consistent with the RepUblican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (I) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the earmark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justify the use of federal taxpayer funds.Sincerely,

Robert E LattaMember ofCongress

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ROBERTE. LAnA5TH DISTRICT, OHIO

CDMMiTIEE ON AGR!CULTURES uaCOMMITTEE ON

GeNERAl FARM COMMODITIES A"'ORISK MANAGEMENTSunCOMWTTEE ON

HORTICl)LTURE AN D ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

COMMiTTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONAND INFRASTRUCTURE

illnngr.c55 nf tll Nnit.cll ~ t a t . c 5 JJiUU.6t uf iRtpr.6tutafiUl!.6

Ba.64iugfuu. M ZOSlS-3S0SSU[lCOMMITTi" ON

HIGHWAYS AND TRA'\ISiTSUBCOMM!TTEE ON

WATER RESOURCES ANi) ENVIPONMtNT

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, DC 20515

July II , 2008


WASHiNGTON orneE1203 LONGWORTH H o u s ~ OFFICE BUILDI(202) 225-6405

DiSTRICT OHICES:1045 N. MAIN STRoP

SUITE GBOWUNG GREEN, OH 43402(419) J54-8700

101 CLINTON STR.tf 'SUITE 1200

DtF'ANCE, OH 435121419) 782-199613 0 SHADY LANE DRIVENORWALK, ON 44857{.oj"l) 66&--D206

I am requesting funding in the FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill,Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind Energy for theCostal Wind Ohio project. The entity to receive funding for this project is Bowling Green StateUniversity, 106 University Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403. It is my understanding that thefunding would be used to install a temporary wind turbine for data collection and to advancedremote sensing research for off-shore applications. I certifY that this project does not have adirect and foreseeable on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certifY that tothe best of my knowledge that (I ) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities unless the use of funds is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and (3)meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certifYthat should this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional

Record describing how the funds will be spent and justifY the use of federal taxpayer funds.Sincerely,

Robert E. LattaMember of Congress

PR!N1W ON RECYCLED PAPER


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BARBARA LEE9rcl DiSTRiCT. C A U F O R ~ I A COMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONS

C!tnngfcss of t&,e lIbliteb ~ t a f . e 5 ~ ~ 4 ' . " ; ; l ! ~ of 1Repr.es.entatiu.e.s

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey:

11.Q.t. 211515-0509

March 19, 2008

REPLY TO OFFICE CHECKEDWASHINGTON OFFI CEJULIE LITTLE NICKSONCHIEF OF STAFF2444 RAYBURN H.O.B.

website: iee.hotlse.gov

I am requesting funding for the Port ofOakland, CA in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding is the Port ofOakland, located at 530 Water Street, Oakland, CA . Thefunding will be used for dredging and deepening the Port ofOakland to a depth of -50feet. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project.

BARBARA LEEMember ofCongress

lOOON


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BARBARA LEECOMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONS

The Honorable David ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey:

""',..,.." ."" etatesof i t t p r t u ~ n t a i i u s

March 19, 2008

REPLY TO OFFICE CHECKEDWASHINGTON OFF ICEJLLlE LrITLE NICKSONCHIEF OF STAFF2444 RAYBURN HD,B.WASHINGTON, D,C

I am requesting funding for the Port of Oakland, CA in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding is the Port of Oakland, located at 530 Water Street, Oakland, CA. Thefunding will be used for operations and maintenance dredging of the federal channels atthe Oakland Harbor, CA. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

BARBARA LEEMember of Congress


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BARBARA LEEDISTRlCT, CAL lYUK" "A

COMMITTEE ONAPPROPRIATIONS

QI:ougress of t4e llniteb stateni;nu.s.e of i l . e p t e i 1 . e n t u f h H ~ i 1 llinsqiugfou t 11. 26515-051.19

The Honorable David ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218 U.S. CapitolWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey:

March 19, 2008

REPLY m OFFICE CHECKEDWASHINGTON OFFICEJULIE LITTLE NICKSONCHIEF OF STAFF2444 KA.YBURN H.O.RWASHINGTON, D.C 20515Phone: 225-266lFax: (202) 225-9817

I am requesting funding for the Green Energy Job Training Initiative in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding is the Peralta Community College District, located at 333East 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606. The funding will be used to develop a career trainingprogram for green energy related jobs. I certify that I have no financial interest in thisproject.

$ ~ o i - ~ BARBARA LEEMember of Congress


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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANSCHAIR, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRADESUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY

March 13,2008

~ a n b e r J'Lebin

([ongrcllll of tbc ijllnitcb ~ t a t c l l ~ o u s e of 3Representatiues

Representative David R. Obey, ChairRepresentative Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Committee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515


CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTICOMMISSION ON CHINACHAIR, 110'" CONGRESS

I am requesting funding for Preliminary Work of the Army Corps of Engineers to implement theSt. Clair River/Lake St. Clair Management Plan in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Army Corps ofEngineers, Detroit District, located at 477 MichiganAvenue, Detroit, MI 48226. The funding would be used by the Corps to establish a partnershipof federal, State of Michigan and local stakeholders to develop a strategic implementation planthat will guide the Corps in its implementation of the St. Clair RiverlLake St. Clair ManagementPlan. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sander M. LevinMember of Congress

WASHINGTON OFFICE 1236 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515. (202) 225-4961MICHIGAN OFFICE 27085 GRATIOT AVENUE ROSEVILLE, MI 48066 (586) 498-7122 (248) 968-2025TOLL FREE: 1-888-810-3880 http://www.house.govllevin'1Y.,.., "


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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANSCHAIR, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRADESUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY

March 13, 2008

~ a n b e r Jrebtn12th 1IBistrict, ;ffiirbtgan

~ o n g r e 5 5 of toe mniteb ~ t a t e 5 ~ o u s e of 3Representatibes

Representative David R. Obey, ChairRepresentative Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Committee on AppropriationsU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515


CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTICOMMISSION ON CHINACHAIR, 110'h CONGRESS

I am requesting funding for the electronic dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary and ShipCanal in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Corps of Engineers,located at 111 North Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606. The funding would be used forthe operation of both dispersal barriers and begin construction of the conversion of Barrier 1 intoa permanent barrier. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in thisproject.~ e r , e l Y '

~ J t \ \jSander M. Levin

Member ofCongress

WASHINGTON OFFICE 1236 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON. DC 20515. (202) 225-4961MICHIGAN OFFICE 27085 GRATIOT AVENUE ROSEVILLE, MI 48066 (586) 498-7122 (248) 968-2025TOLL FREE: 1-888-810-3880 http://www.house.gov/levinI t ~ , ,


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COMMITIEE ON WAYS AND MEANSCHAIR, SUBCOMMITIEE ON TRADESUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY

March 13,2008

~ a n b c r Jrcl1tn12th IDistrict, ;ffiicQigan

([ongress of tbe Wniteb ~ t a t e s ~ o u s e of ]&epresentatibes

Representative David R. Obey, ChairRepresentative Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Committee on AppropriationsU.S. House ofRepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20515


CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVCOMMISSION ON CHINACHAIR, 110" CONGRESS

I am requesting funding for technical assistance to Remedial Action Plans (RAP) Committees infiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Corps of Engineers, locatedat 550 Main Street, Room 10032, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The funding would be used to allowthe Corps ofEngineers to provide technical support to states and local organizations in thedevelopment and implementation ofRemedial Action Plans in Areas of Concern. I certifY thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sander M. LevinMember of Congress

WASHINGTON OFFICE 1236 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515. (202) 225-4961MICHIGAN OFFICE 27085 GRATIOT AVENUE ROSEVILLE, MI 48066 (586) 498-7122 (248) 968-2025TOLL FREE: 1-888-810-3880 http://www.house.gov/levin, n ~ "


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March 19,2008

House Appropriations CommitteeRoom H-218, The United States CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Friend:

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, USAnny Corps of Engineers account for the Ground Water Quality Protection Project inDesert Springs, CA. The entity to receive funding for this project is Missions SpringsWater District at 66575 Second St., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. It is myunderstanding that the funding would be used to continue with construction in Phase II ofits Groundwater Quality Protection Project. [certi fy that this project does not have adirect and foreseeable etfect on the pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certify

that to the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or pro.!:,rramthat will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exc,eeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill. [ will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

S i n C e r e I Y ' ~

JL:JL


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Vlarch 19. 200X

House Appropriations CommitteeRoom H-2IX. The l:nited States CapitolWashington. D.C. 20515Dear Fri end:

I am requesting funding ill the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. lfSArmy Corps of Engineers account ttlr the Santa Ana \;1ainstem: SeH:n Oaks Dam WaterConsenation Study. The entity to receive fundlllg tt)r this project is San BernardinoValley !\1unicipal Water District, USA at 1350 South E Street. San Bernardino. CAQ240X. It is my understanding that the funding would be used to perform the requiredstudies to amend the water control plan to permit Seven Oaks Dam to be used fi x yvaterconservation. I cel1i fy that this project dtleS 110t have a direct and t(lreseeable effect onthe pecuniary interests of me or my spouse.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earnlarks. I hereby certifythat to the best tlfmy knowledge this request ( I ) is not directed to an entity or programthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongn:ss; (2 ) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds ttlr other entities unless the usc of funding is consistent \vith thespeci tied purpose of the earmark; and (3 ) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements fi xmatching funds where applicahle. r tlmher cel1ify that should this request he included inthe bill. I WIll place a statement in the Congressional Rccord descrihing how the funds\vllI be spent and justifying the usc oftederal taxpayer funds.

S i l l r c l Y . ~

.IL:JL


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March 19.2008

House Appropriations CommitteeRoom H-218, The United States CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Friend:

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, USAnny Corps of Engineers account for the Santa Ana River and Tributaries EcosystemRestoration. The entity to receive funding for this project is City ofYucaipa at 34272Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399. It is my understanding that the funding would beused to provide funding for the feasibility study for the Dunlap, Wildwood, andWilson/Oak Glen flood control projects to protect 1-10 and the surrounding communityfrom flood damage. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeableeffect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eam1arks, I hereby certifythat to the best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or pro!:,YTamthat will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; (2) is not intended to be used byan entity to secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with thespecified purpose of the eannark; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I further certify that should this request be included inthe bill, I will place a statement in the Con!:,YTessional Record describing how the fundswill be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

S i l l c ~ . e I Y . ~

JL:JL


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JOHN LEWIS

CHIEF DEPUTYDEMOCRATIC WHIP

COMMITTEE ONMEANS

CHAIRMAN,

INCOME SECURITYAND FAMILY SUPPORT

March 1, 2008

. !Congress of tbt Wnittb $tattsT!)OUSt of l\tprestntatiilts

M a s b i n g t o n , : m ~ 20515-1005

The Honorable Peter J. Visc10skyChairHouse Appropriations CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and WaterRoom 2362-B Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Visc1osky:

WASHINGTON OFFICE:34 3 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515-1005(202) 225-3801

FAX: (202) 225-0351DISTRICT OFFICE:

THE EQUITABLE BUILDING10 0 PeACHTREE STREET, N,W.

SUITE # 1920A11.ANTA, GA 30303

(404) 659-0116FAX: (4041331-0947

I am requesting funding for the environmental infrastructure project in the City of Atlanta infiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the City ofAtlanta located in the Office ofthe Mayor, Executive Offices, 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303The requested funds will be applied to on water and sewer infrastructure work.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Lewismber of Congress


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WASHINGTON OFFICE:OHN LEWISDISTRICT, GEORGIA

CHIEF DEPUTYDEMOCRATIC WHIP

34 3 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-1005

{202l 225-3801

COMMITIEEON

CHAIRMAN,


March 1, 2008

(!Congrtss of tbt mnftdJ ~ M a t t s 1!l>ouse of l\epresentatfbes

wmasbtngton, : m ~ 20515-1005

The Honorable Peter J. Visc10skyChairHouse Appropriations CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and WaterRoom 2362-B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Dear Chairman Visc1osky:I am requesting funding for the Morehouse Minority Energy Science Research andEducation Iuitiative in fiscal year 2009.

FAX: (202) 225- 0351DISTRICT OFFICE:

THE EauITABLE BUILDING100 PEACHTREE STREET, N.W.

SUITE # 1920ATLANTA, GA 30303

(404) 659-0116FAX: (404) 331-0947

The entity to receive funding for this project is Morehouse School ofMedicine located at720 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30310-1495.The funding would be used to initiate a comprehensive program for high achievingstudents, to prepare them for the rigors of STEM-related careers.I certifY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,


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JOHN LEWIS5TH DISTRICT, GEORGIA

SENIOR CHIEF DEPUTYDEMOCRATIC WHIP

COMMITIEE ONWAYS AND MEANS

CHAIRMAN,OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE


March 1, 2008

~ o n g r e 5 ' 5 ' of tbe Wnfteb ~ t a t e 5 ' ~ o u s c of l\cprescntattl.1cs

aa!)bington, : m ~ 20515-1005

The Honorable Peter J. Visc10skyChairHouse Appropriations CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Water

Room 2362-B Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Dear Chainnan Visclosky:

WASHINGTON OFFICE:34 3 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC 20515-1 005(202) 225-3801

FAX: (202) 225-0351DISTRICT OFFICE;

THE EaUITABLE BUILDING100 PEACHTREE STRE ET, N.W.

SUITE # 1920ATLANTA, GA 30303

(404) 659-0116FAX: (404) 331-0947

I am requesting funding for Consortium on Plant Biotechnology Research in fiscal year2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the Georgia Institute ofTechnologylocated at 225 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0325The funding would be used to supports biotechnology research and technology transfer,facilitating research interactions among academic, industrial and govermnent scientists.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

10hnLewis\V,1ember ofCongress


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RON LEWISSECD.''I'O OISTRICT. KENTUCKY

www, hollse.govlfoo lewisrOl l fREE 1-800-361-6676

(/[:ongl't55 of tbe mlniteb ~ t a t e 5 j!)ou1e of i'\epre1entntibc1~ ~ a g b l l l g t o l l . ~ < ! 20515

The Honorable Dav id R. ObeyC hairmanCo mmitlee on Ap propriations11-2 18, The Cap ito lWashin gton, D. C. 205 15T he Honorab le Je rry Lew isRanking MemberCo mmittee on Appropriations

M arch I 8, 2008

10 16 Longwo rth Hou se Office BuildingWa shin g ton , D.C. 205 15De ar Chairman Obcy and Ranking Member Lcw is,

COM MI TIEE ON WAYS AND MEASUBCQMMInEE ON SOCIAL SeCURITY

SUBCOMMmEE ON TRADE

T hank yo u for your co ntinued service to the U.S. Co ngress and the HouseCO lllmittee on Appropr iations.

I am requ es ting fundin g fo r Bardstow n Ra w Wa ter Su ppl y Stud y in the Fisca lYear 2009 Energy and Water appropriati ons bill. Th e entity desi gnated to receivefunding for this project is the C ity of Bardstown , located at 220 No rth Fifth Street,Ba rdstow n, KY 40004 . The fundin g of thi s proj ect wo uld be to identify and eva luatealterna ti ves for raw water supply.

Co nsistent with the Rcpubl ican Leadership 's po licy on earmarks, I hereby ce rti fythat to the best of my knowledgc this requ es t (I ) is no t directed to an ent ity or programnam ed or will be named after a si tting Member of Co ngress; (2) is not intend ed fo r a"front" or " pass through" en ti ty; and (3) meets or excecds a ll statutory requirements formatching fund s where appli ca bl e. I furth er certify that should thi s requ es t be inc luded inthe bill , I will place a s tatem ent in the COllgressiollalllecord describ ing how the fund swill be spent and ju sti fyi ng th e use of federal taxpa ycr fund s.

1690 RING ROAD, SUITE 260ELIZABETHTOWN. ,l(ENTUCKY 42701210-765-4360

I ce rtify that neither 1, no r Illy spoll se, have any financial interest in thi s project.

1001 CENTER STREET. SUITE JOOBOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY 4'2 101271HW2-989ll

S inccrely,

RO N LEWISMembe r of Co ngress

100 weST 3RO STREET, SU ITE 301OWENSBORO. KENTUC KY 4230JUG--688-8858

2418 RAYSUR'" tlOUSE OFflCf BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515202- 22!>-3501


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RON LEWISSECONOorSTRICT, KENTUCKYw\vw,house,gov/ronlewislOll fllEE 3 G 7 ~ 7 6

(lCongrc55 of tbc mltiteb ~ t a t c 5 fiJoune of ]l\eprcncntatibcnMdilS'l)illlltoll, ill\!!: 20515

The Honorable David R. ObeyChainnanCommiltee on AppropriationsH-2 18, The CapitolWas hington , D.C. 205 15The Honorable Jerry LewisRank ing MemberComl11 ittee on Appropriations

Ma rch 18, 2008

10 16 Longworth House Office B uildingWas hington, D.C. 205 15Dear Chairm an Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMtTIEE ON WAYS AND MEANSUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCjALSECURIl'Y

SUBCOMMlnEE ON mACE

Tilank yo u for your conlinued serv ice to the U.S. Congress and the House CO lllmittee onAppropriati ons .

1 am requestin g fundin g for the Biofuels Research Laboratory in th e Fiscal Year 2009Energy and Water appropri a tions bill. The e ntity des ignated to receive fundin g for this project isthe Uni versity ofKe ntucky's Center for Appli ed Energy Research, located at 2450 ResearchPark Drive, Lex in gton, KY 405 11 . The fundin g of this project wo uld support the deve lopmentofbiofuels in Kentucky by es tab lishing a labo ratory to develop improved processes for bio l11 assutili zation.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership 's policy 011 ea rl11arks, I hereby ce rtify th at toth e best of my know ledge this request ( I) is not directed to an entity or program na l11 ed or wiII benamed aft er a s itting Member of Congress ; (2) is not intended for a " /lont" or "pass through"entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching funds where appli cab lc.1 further certi fy that should this request be included in th e bill , rw ill place a statement in th eCO llgress iollal Reco rd describing how th e fun ds will be spent and ju stifying the use offederaltaxpayer fund s.

1 certi fy th at neither I, nor my spouse, have any financial interest in thi s projec t.

16!1() RlNG ROAO, SUIH 260ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCItY 42701270.--765-4360

S ince rely,e , ~ ~ RO N LEW ISMel11ber of Congress

1001 CEN1ER STREET, SUITE 300BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY 421012 7 0 - a 4 2 ~ 9 & 9 6

100 WEST JRO STREET, SUITE 301OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY 42303VIH>88-8858

2418 RAYBURN House OffiCE BUilDINWASHINGTON, DC 205152 0 2 ~ n ! > - 3 5 0 1


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DANIEL L1PINSKI3AD S T ~ K : T , leUNO IS

(!Congress of tbe Wnitell $tatesJ!.lOUlit of ~ t p r t l i t n t a t i \ J t l i ~ ' b i n g t o n ill/[ 20515-1303

March 19,2008

1717 LoNGWORT>< HOUSE c.. o 8u&..ooW"""INGTotYS LANDiNG, NJ 083;:


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DAVID LOEBSACK2N D DIS 1 ile I, IOWA

COI'v1MiTl EESfIRMED SERVICES

SUBCOMMITTECSSrHl\ln;IC FOf1cr::s

R[ADINESS

EDUCATION AND LABORSUBCOMfv1.ITTcr-s

HFI\I Til{ EMPLOYMENT, L J \ f 3 O f ~ , ANI) PFNSIONS

EN1L Y Cil i t DHoon, EL EMI-NT \HY/\ND Sf CONDA!W EDlJU\ T 10i\!

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

1March 19,2008

WASHINGTON OFFICE1513 LON(;WORTH HOUSE O l -i - In - B U ll DIN

WI\SHINCiTON, DC 20515(202) 225""6576

I ) I S T f ~ I C T OI-I-ICES:12G SOUTH DUBLJOU[ SmFFT

IOWA Cny, IA 52240(319)351""0789

150 1ST AV[NUE NESUITE 375

CFCDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401(319)364-"22881 (866) 914-IOWA

The Ilonorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations11218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:] am requesting funding fc)r the Cedar Rapids, lA, Cedar River Crime Check Area) in fiscal year2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock IslandDivision (MVR), located at Clock Tower Bldg., P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, IL 61204. Thefunding would be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify engineering solutions topotential flood hazards associated with an aging levee along the Cedar River near downtownCedar Rapids. This levee protects over 1,500 residential structures, 150 commercial andindustrial structures, and public property and infrastructure.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Member of Congress

PHIN I r:O ON HECYCI ED PAPI-li


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DAVID LOEBSACK2N D DISTHIC1, IOWA

COMMI f fFl-SARMED SERVICES

SUBCOMMI fTEESSomA 1 L-(;IC FOHCI-S

Rr-I\f)INf:S:3

EDUCATION AND LABORSUBCOMMITTEES

Hr:i\ l fH, EMPI OYM[N-r L,'\Flon,AN D PENSIONS

EMil Y CHI! DHOOf!, E::t FME'N r/\RYAN D SU:ONUAHY EI) lJC/\ i ION

1March 19,2008

WASHING rON OFHCE:1513 LUNGWOHIH HouSI= OHler BUll DI

WASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 2256576

DISTRlcr OF-F-ICES12 5 SOUTH DUHlJOUE SrnF [ l

IOWA el l Y, IA 52240(319) 351-0789

150 1ST AV[-NUr NES U ! l l ~ 375

CEUAH RAF'IDS, lA 52401(319) 364-22881 (8G6) 914-IOWA

The Iionorable David R. Obey, ChairCommittee on Appropriations

The Iionorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Appropriations

H218, The Capitol 11218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:I am requesting funding for Muscatine, lA, Mad Creek in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock IslandDivision (MVR), located at Clock Tower Bldg., P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, IL 61204. Thefunding would be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to raise levees and floodwalls,construct a new floodwall, construct a new closure gate, and replace an existing closure gate. TheCorps has found that downtown Muscatine has an increased risk for harmful flood damage.I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.Sincerely,

Dave LoebsackMember of Congress

['H.IN Tf:-D ON [1f: CYCU::D P!,P[R


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DAVID LOEBSACK2N D DISTRICT, IOWA

COMMITTE[S'ARMED SERVICES

SUBCOMM!TTrFSSmA1T(, IC FORCES

REA!)INtSS

EDUCATION AND LABORSUBCOMMIT lEES

HFALTH, EMPLOYMENT, LAnOF\,AND PENSIONS

EAIlLY CHILDHOOD, El EMr NTARYAND SECONDAHY EDUCATION

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairCommittee on AppropriationsH2 18, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 2

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