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TIM WALBERG7TH DiSTAlCT, MICHIGAN

COMMIITEE ON AGR!CULTURE

32 5 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDIWASHINGTON, DC 20515

TEL.: (202) 225--6276FAX: (202) 225-62Bl

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FAX: (517) 7B0-9081SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK, DAIRY,AND POULTRY

COMMIITEE ON EDUCATIONAND LABOR

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TIM WALBERG7TH DISTRICT, MICHIGAN

COMMIITEE ON AGRICULTURE

32 5 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDWASHINGTON, DC 20515TEL.: (202) 225-6276FAX: (2021 225-6281

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION, CAEOrT,ENERGY, AND ReSEARCH

SUBCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK, DAIRY,AND POULTRY

COMMlnEE ON EDUCATIONAND LABOR

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH,EMPLOYMENT, AND PENSIONS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHER EoucAnoN,liFELONG LeAANING, AND COMPETITIVENESS

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChaiImanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterDevelopment, & Related AgenciesHouse Appropriations Committee2362B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

May 16,2008 webpage: http://walberg.house.g

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy and WaterDevelopment, & Related AgenciesHouse Appropriations Committee2362B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chahman Visclosky & Ranking Member Hobson:I am requesting funding for the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers in fiscal year 2009.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is located at U.S. Almy Engineer Division, GreatLakes & Ohio River Division, 550 Main Street, Room 10032, Cincinnati, Ohio 452023222. The funding for this project will pay for a comprehensive ecosystem approach torestoring and protecting b ~ n e f i c i a l uses for the Great Lakes, and to identifying specificactions to resolve pollution problems in the Great Lakes. FUlihermore, I celiify thatneither 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 programnamed or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended for a

"front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I fuliher 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 offederal taxpayer funds.

? ; ~ ~ Tim WalbergMember of CongressPAINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER


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TIM WALBERG7TH DISTRICT, MICHIGAN

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

32 5 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDWASHINGTON, DC 20515

TEL.: (202) 225-6276FAX: (202) 2 2 5 ~ 6 2 B l

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION, CREDIT,ENERGY, AND RESEARCH

SUBCOMMrrrEE ON LIVESTOCK, DAIRY,AND POULTRY

COMMITIEE ON EDUCATIONAND LABOR

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77 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUESUITE 201

BATTLE CREEK, MI49017TEL.: (877) TIM-MI07

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTl-I,EMPLOYMENT, AND PENSIONS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCAnoN,LIFELONG LEARNING, AND COMPEnTIVENESS

The Honorable Peter J. ViscloskyChairmanSubcommittee on Energy and WaterDevelopment, & Related AgenciesHouse Appropriations Committee2362B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

May 16,2008 webpage: http://walberg,house.g

The Honorable David HobsonRanking MemberSubcommittee on Energy and WaterDevelopment, & Related AgenciesHouse Appropriations Committee2362B Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Visclosky & Ranking Member Hobson:I am requesting funding for the U.S. Atmy Corps ofEngineers in fiscal year 2009.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is located at U.S. Atmy Engineer Division, Great

Lakes & Ohio River Division, 550 Main Street, Room 10032, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-3222. The funding for this project will pay for a program, coordinating the Corps withother Federal, State, and local agencies and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to plan,implement, and evaluate projects supporting the restoration of the fishery, ecosystem, andbeneficial uses of the Great Lakes. Furthelmore, I certify that neither I nor my spousehas 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 of Congress; (2) is not intended for a"front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements formatching funds where applicable. I fmiher 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 taxpayer funds.

;;J:luJ.Tim WalbergMember ofCongress

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March 19. 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on Approp riationsH218, The CapitolWash ington, D.C. 205 15Dear Chair Obey and Ranking MI:mber Lewis:

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I am requesting funding for Deschutes Project (Water Conservation Field Services) infiscal year 2009, The entity to receive funding for this project is Pacific NorthwestRegion, U.S. Bmeau of Reclarnation. located at 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100 , Boise,1083706-1234. The funding would be used for pursuing water conservation, piping,lining and efficiency projects that will improve irrigation efficiencies, and result inincreased in-stream flows benefiting federa lly listed steclhead and bulllrout in thcDeschutes and Crooked Rivers and their tributaries. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership 's policy on eannarks, to the best of myknowledge this request ( I) is not. directed to an entity or program that will be named aftera sitting Member of Congress; and (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to securefunds for other entities unJess the:! use of funding is consistent with the spec ified purposeof the eannark. Should funding be provided to this entity, I will ask them to certify theirintent to comply with all statutory obligations. Should this request be included in the bill ,I will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing the entity' s plan for howthe money will be spent and their justification for the use of federal taxpayer funds,Sincerely,r > a ~ ...QJ'.Greg WaldenMember of Congress


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March 19 ,2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberComminee on AppropriationsH2IS, The CapilOiWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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JAMES T. WALSHMEMBER OF CONGRESS25TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK

CONGRESSIONAL HEARING CAUCUS

CONGRESSIONAL BIOFUELS CAUCUS

SAVING AMERICA'S CITIES WORKING GROUPCONGRESSIONAL BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CAUCUS

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'Wmim.ibington, ill[ 20515-3225FRIENDS OF IRELAND

March 17, 2008The Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMMITIEES;

LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,EDUCATION AN D RELATED AGENCIESRANKING MEM9ERTRANSPORTAllON, HOUSING AND URBANDEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES

r am requesting funding for the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers in Buffalo, NY. TheCorps ofEngineers would be the recipient of this funding request and they are located at1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. This funding would be utilized by the Corps ofEngineers for the continuation of operating and maintenance funding for Onondaga Lake.r certify that neither r nor my spouse has any financial interest in this funding request.r also hereby certifY that to the best ofmy knowledge this request I) is not directed to anentity ofprogram that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; and, 3) meets or exceedsall statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. r further certifY thatshould this request be included in the bill, r will place a statement in the CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayerfunds.Thank you for consideration ofthis priority request.Sincerely,

~ J l l d d James T. WalshMember ofCongress

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JAMES T. WALSHMEMBER OF CONGRESS25TH DISTRICT, NE W YORK

CONGRESSIONAL HEARING CAUCUSCONGRESSIONAL BIOFUELS CAUCUS

SAVING AMERICA'S CITIES WORKING GROUPCONGRESSIONAL BIOMEDICAL ReSEARCH CAUCUS

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March 17, 200SThe Honorable David R. ObeyChairmanCommittee on AppropriationsH-2IS, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515



COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSUBCOMMITIEES:

LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIESRANKING MEMBER

TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBANDEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES

I am requesting funding for the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers in Buffalo, NY. TheCorps ofEngineers would be the recipient of this funding request and they are located at1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. This funding would be utilized for the planning,design and construction ofOnondaga Lake Partnership sewer projects. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this funding request.I also hereby certify that to the best ofmy knowledge this request 1) is not directed to anentity ofprogram that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; 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 consideration of this priority request.Sincerely,~ J f / ~ James T. WalshMember ofCongress

2372 RAYBURN HOUSE OFfiCE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3225(202)225-3701 (202) 225-4042 FAXEMDiI: r c p . j a m e s . w l 1 l ~ h @ ml1i1.hollse.gov

1340 FEDERAL BUILDINGSYRACUSE, NY 13261(315) 423-5657 (315) 423-5669 FAXPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

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wmlasijington, :ili[ 20515-3225FRIENDS OF IAELANDMarch 17, 2008

The Honorable David R. ObeyChainnanCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATION5UBCQMMlTIEES:



I am requesting funding for the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers in Buffalo, NY. TheCorps ofEngineers would be the recipient of this funding request and they are located at1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. This funding would be utilized by the Corps ofEngineers for backlog dredging at Little Sodus Bay Harbor in the Town ofFair Haven,NY. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this fundingrequest.I also hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge this request 1) is not directed to anentity ofprogram that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose ofthe eannark; 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 offederal taxpayerfunds.Thank you for consideration of this priority request.Sincerely,~ J f / , a James T. WalshMember of Congress

2372 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515-3225(202) 225-3 701 (202) 225-41)42 FAXEMail: [email protected] se.go"

1340 FEDERAL BUILDINGSYRACUSE, NY 13261(315) 423-5657 (315) 423-5569 FAXPR)NTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

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CONGRESSIONAL BIOFUEL5 CAUCUS

URBAN ReVITALIZATION TASK FORCECONGRESSIONAL BIOMEDICAL ReSEARCH CAUCUS

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COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSUBCOMMIITEES:



I am requesting funding for the SUNY College ofEnvironmental Science and Forestry inSyracuse, NY. The SUNY College ofEnvironmental Science and Forestry would be therecipient of this funding request and they are located at 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY13210. This funding would be utilized for the continuation of a Woody BiomassDemonstration project at the Department of Energy. I certify that neither I nor my spousehas any financial interest in this funding request.I also hereby certify that to the best ofmy knowledge this request 1) is not directed to anentity ofprogram that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is'consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; 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 consideration of this priority request.Sincerely,

~ J l l d d James T. WalshMember ofCongress

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JAMES T. WALSHMEMBER OF CONGRESS25TH DISTRICT, NE W YORK



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The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMMITIEES:

LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES

RANKING MEMBERTRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBANDEVELOPMENT, AN D RELATED AGENCIES

I am requesting funding for Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. Syracuse Universitywould be the recipient of this funding request and they are located at the Office ofGovernment and Community Relations, 2-212 Center for Science and Technology,Syracuse, NY 13244. This funding would be utilized by the Syracuse Center ofExcellence in Environmental and Energy Systems for the continuation of its research andtechnology transfer programs in the field of indoor air environmental quality and urbanecosystems sustainability. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this funding request.I also hereby certify that to the best ofmy knowledge this request I) is not directed to anentity of program that will be named after a sitting Member ofCongress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose of the earmark; 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 offederal taxpayerfunds.Thank you for consideration ofthis priority request.Sincerely,

~ J I / d d James T. WalshMember ofCongress

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CONGRESSIONAL BIOMEDICAL ReSEARCH CAUCUS

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

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking MemberCommittee on Appropriations1016 Longworth HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

COMMlnEE ON APPROPRIATIONSU8COMMITIEES:



I am requesting funding for the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers in Buffalo, NY. TheCorps ofEngineers would be the recipient ofthis funding request and they are located at1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. This funding would be utilized by the Corps ofEngineers for the completion of a flood damage reduction feasibility study for LimestoneCreek in the Village ofFayetteville, NY. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has anyfinancial interest in this funding request.I also hereby certify that to the best ofmy knowledge this request I) is not directed to anentity ofprogram that will be named after a sitting Member of Congress; 2) is notintended to be used by an entity to secure funds for other entitities unless the use offunding is consistent with the specified purpose ofthe earmark; 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 consideration of this priority request.Sincerely,)uwJJlOJames T. WalshMember of Congress

2372 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, oc 20515-3225(202) 225-3701 {2021 225-4042 FAXEMo1!: rfIp.james.walsh@mllil,holls!'!,gov

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CAPITOL OFFICE:1529 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-2472

MANKATO OFFICE:227 EAST MAIN STREETSUITE 220MANKATO, MN 56001(507) 386-2149

ROCHESTER OFFICE:1134 7TH STREET NWROCHESTER MN 55901(507) 206-0643

TIMOTHY J. W ALZCONGRESS OF IH E UNITED STATES

FIRST DISTRICI, MINNESOTAW W W .WA1Z.HOUSE.GOV

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:

AGRICULTUREConservation Credit Energy and Research

General Farm Commodities andAisle. Management

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTUREEconomic Development, Public Buildings" and

Emergency ManagementHighways and Transit

Rail Pipelines, and Hazardous MaterialsVETERANS' AFFAIRS

Oversight

I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration I l, lA, MN, MO & WI (formerlyknown as the Environmental Management Program) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is the Rock Island District of the U.S . Army Corps of Engineers, located atClock Tower Building, PO Box 2004, Rock Island, I l 61204. The funding would be used forcontinuing projects which are vital to the ecological restoration of the Upper Mississippi River,including island construction, habitat creation and long-term monitoring. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project

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TIMOTHY J. WALZCONGRESS OF THE UNIIED SI:AIES

FIRSI DISTRICT, MINNESOI:AWWW.WAIZ"HOUSE.GOV

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:

AGRICULTUREConservation Credit. Energy. and Research

General Farm Commodities andRisk MallSgement

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTUREEconomic Developm ent Public Buildings" and


Rail Pipelines,. and Hazardous Mater ials

VETERANS' AFFAIRSOversight

I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River- Illinois WW System, IL, lA, MN, MO & WI(also referred to as the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) Navigation and EcosystemSustainability Program (NESP)) in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is theRock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located at Clock Tower Building, PO Box2004, Rock Island, IL 61204 The funding would be used for the construction of new 1 200-foot lockchambers, begin ecosystem restoration projects and complete small-scale navigation aids. I certifythat neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project

Sincerely,

T ; m ' ! ~ Member of Congress



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ROCHESTER OFFICE:11347TH STREET NWROCHESTER MN 55901(507) 206-0643

TIMOTHY J. WALZCONGRESS OF IHE UNITED SDUES

FIRST DISIRIC'I, MINNESO'IAW'WW".WAIZ.HOUSE,.GOV


AGR!CULTUREConservation Credit Energy and Research

General Farm Commodities andRisk Management

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTUREEconomic Development Public Buildings, and


Rail Pipelines, and Hazardous Mater ials


I am requesting funding for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, located at401 E. 8th St., Suite 306, Sioux Falls, SD . The funding would be used for the provision of cleandrinking water to 300,000 residents of rural Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. I certify that neither Inor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

n m O I ~ J J ~ Member of Congress



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CAPITOL OFFICE:1529 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGWASHINGTON DC 20515(202) 225--2472

MANKATO OFFICE:227 EAST MAIN STREETSUITE 220MANKATO. MN 56001(507) 388-2149


TIMOTHY J. WALZCONGRESS OF TH E UNITED SI:ATES

FI RSI DISTRICI , MINNESO'I:A\VW'W"WA1Z.HOUSE"GOV

March 06, 2008The Honorable David R Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D . C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

AGRICULTUREConservat ion Credit,. Energy. and Research

General Farm Commodities andRisk Management

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTUREEconomic Developme nt Public Buildings,. and


Rail Pipelines. and Hazardous Materials


I am requesting funding for the Minnesota Center for Renewable Energy in fiscal year 2009 Theentity to receive funding for this project is Minnesota State University, Mankato, located at 131Trafton Science Center North, Mankato, MN. The funding would be used for the development of arenewable energy research center I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest inthis project

Sincerely,

t ? f . ~ Timothy J. WalzMember of Congress



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APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEESt'BCOMM!ITEES:

LEGISLATIVE BRANCHR4NKlNG MEMBER

ENERGY AND WATER

REPUBLICANPOLICY COMMITTEE

STATES CONGRESSTHIRD DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE

The Honorable David Obey, ChainnanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515

March 13, 2008

The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 Longworth House BuildingWashington DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,

WASHINGTON OFFICE:1436 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-3271 (202) 225-3494 Fax

DISTRICT OFFICES;200 ADMINISTRATION ROAD, SUITE 100P.O. BOX 2001OAK RIDGE, TN 37830(865) 576--1976 (865) 576-3221 Fax

FEDERAL COURTHOUSE, SUITE 126900 GEORGIA A VENUECHAITANOOGA, TN 37402(423) 756--2342 (423) 756-6613 Fax

I am requesting funding in the FY09 Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development andRelated Agencies, U.S. Anny Corp of Engineers, Construction for Chickamauga Lock. Theentity to receive funding for this project is U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, 1109th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37203-3863. It is my understanding that the fundingwould be used to continue lock design in preparation for lock construction award in 2010. Icertify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests ofme or my spouse.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby certifY that to the bestof my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program that will be named after asitting Member of Congress; (2) is not intended to be used by an entity to secure funds for otherentities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified purpose of the eannark; 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 CongressionalRecord describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

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DEB BIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20TH D ISTfl ICT, F LORIDA

CHIEF DE PUTY WHIPCOMMIT IEES:

STEERING AND POLICYCOMM ITIEE ON APPRO PRIATIONS

SU BCOMMITIEES:C HA IR , LEGISLAT IVE BRANCH

FIN A N CIAL S ERVICESCOMMITIEE ON THE JUDIC IARY

SU SCOMMITIEE:CONST !TUnON , CIVi l R IGHTS A NDC ,VI L LIBERTIES

( ( o n g r e ~ ~ of tue ~ n t t e b ~ t a t e ~ j!)ollse of itepresentattbes

[ s b i n g t o n j ! \ ~ 20515-0920


WASH INGTO N OFFICE:, 18 CA NNON H OU SE O FFICE BU ILDIN

W ASHINGTO N, DC 2 05 15-0920(20 2) 225 -793 1(202) 22&-2052 (Fax)DISTRICT OFFICES '

10 100 PINES BOULEVARDPEMBROKE PINES, FL 3302 6

(954) 437 -3 936(954 ) 437-4776 (FAX)

19200 W EST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVET HIRD F LOOR

A VENTURA, FL 33180(30 5) 93&-5724

(305) 932- 9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration , South FloridaEverglades Restoration in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is SouthFlorida Water Management District, located at 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida,33406. The funding would be used for Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

Debbie Wasserman SchultzMember of Congress

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DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA

CHIEF DEPUTY WHIPCOMMITTEES:

STEERING AND POLICYCOMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIR, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

FIN ANCIAL SERVICESCOMMITIEE ON THE JUDICIARY

SUBCOMM ITTEE:C ONSTlruTION, CIVIL RIGHTS ANO

CIVIL LIBERTIES

< t C o n g r r ~ ~ of tur mtnitrb ~ t a t r ~ J!}OUgC of l\cprcgcntatibcgO O I a ~ b t n g t o n , J)Q[ 20515-0920


WASHINGTON OFFICE:118 CANNON H OUSE OFFICE B U ILDIN

W ASHINGTON. DC 20515-{)920(202) 225--7931(202) 2 2 ~ 2 0 5 2 (Fax)DISTRICT OFFICES:

10100 PINES BOU LEVARDPEMBROKE PINES . FL 33026(954) 437-3936(954) 437-4776 (FAX)

19200 W EST COUNTRY CLUB DR IVETHIR D FLOORAVENTURA. FL 33180(305) 9 3 ~ 5 7 2(305) 932- 9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration, Kissimme Riverin fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is South Florida Water ManagementDistrict, located at 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406. The funding would beused for construction of an additional 3.5 miles of backfill in Reach 4, initiate construction of the CSXRailroad Bridge, initiate construction of the U-Shaped Weir Structure, and initiate construction of thePool D Oxbow. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

ebbie Wasserman SchultzMember of Congress



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DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20 TH D ISTRICT, FLORIDA

CHIEF DEPUTY WH IPCOMM ITTEES:

STEERING AND POLICYCOMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEESCHAtt1 , LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

F!NANCIAL S ERVICESCOMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

SUBCOMMITTEE:CONS TITUTION, CIVi l R IG HTS ANDCIV !L L IBERTIES

( { o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe mniteb $ t a t e ~ J ! , ) O U ~ t of l \ t p r e ~ t n t a t i b t ~ wmasbtngton, :1B 20515-0920

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

WASHINGTON OFFICE:118 CANNON HOUSE O FFICE BUI LDIN

W ASHINGTON, DC 20515c0920(202) 225-7931(202) 2 2 0 (Fax)DISTRICT OF FICES:

10100 PINES B OULEVARDPEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026(954) 437-3936(954) 437-4 776 (FAX)

19200 W EST COUNTRY CLU B DRIVETH IRD FLOOR

A VENTURA, FL 33180(305) 936-57241305) 932-9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration, Herbert HooverDike in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Corps of Engineers, locatedat 701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida, 32207. The funding would be used for completingdesign of the land side features, continue construction of the cut-off wall in Reaches 1A and 1D,award multiple task orders for Earthwork and Landside Rehabilitation and initiate construction onReach 1A for Landside Rehabilitation. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this project.

Sincerely,




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DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20TH DI STRICT, FLORIDA

CHIEF DEPUTY WHIPCOMMITIEES:STEERING AND POLICY

COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSU8COMMITIEES'

CHA IR, LEG ISLAT IVE BRANC HFINANCIAL SERVICES

COMMITIEE ON THE JUDICIARYSUBCOMMITIEE:

C ONSTITUTION, CIVi l RIGHTS ANDCIVIL LIBERTIES

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WASHINGTON OFFICE:118 CAN NON HOU SE OFFICE BUILDIN

WASHINGTON, DC 20515-0920(202) 22!i-7931(202) 226-2052 (Fax)

DISTRICT OFFICE S:10100 PIN ES BOULE VARDPEMBROKE PINES , FL 33026

1954)437-39361954) 437--4776IF AX)19200 W EST COU NTRY CLUB DRI VE

THI RD FLOORAVENTURA, FL 33180(30 5) 936-5724(305) 932-9664 (F AX )

I am requesting funding for Broward County, Florida in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receive fundingfor this project is Broward County, Florida, located at 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale,Florida, 33301. The funding would be used for the Corps of Engineers to continue the necessaryplanning, engineering and design needed prior to construction of the Port Everglades dredgingproject. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,




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STEERING AND POLICYCOMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEES,CHAIR, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

FINANCIAL SERVICESCOMMITIEE ON THE JUDICIARY

SUBCOMMITTEE'CONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AN D

CIVIL LIBERTIES

((ongre55 of tue ~ n i t e b ~ t a t e 5 j!}ous of l\tpresntatibtswmasbtngton, : m ~ 20515-0920

July 14, 2008The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chair Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

WASHINGTON OFFICE:11 8 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUIL

WASHINGTON, DC 20515-092(202) 225-7931(202) 225-2052 (Fax)

DISTRICT OFFICES:10100 PINES BOULEVARD

PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026(954) 437-3936(954) 437-4776 (FAX)19200 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DR

THIRD FLOORAVENTURA, FL 33180(305) 935-5724(305) 932-9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration, FL in fiscal year2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is Seminole Tribe of Florida, located at 6300Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida, 33314. The funding would be used for the purchase ofmaintenance equipment, operation of pumps and other equipment, and monitoring eqUipment,laboratory fees, and scientific evaluation needed to implement the Wetland Management Plan. Icertify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,iJ4 U / ~ J J . { J Debbie Wass,erman SchultzMember of Congress



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STEERING AND POLICYCOMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

SUBCOMMITTEES:CHAIR, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

FINANCIAL SERVICESCOMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

SUBCOMM ITTEE:CONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGhTS AN D

CIVil liBERTIES

< t C o n g r e ~ ~ of tbe mtniteb ~ t a t e ~ j!}OU5 of ~ p r e 5 n t a t t b 5 .asbtngton, 19(1[ 20515-0920


WASHINGTON OFFICE:118 CANNON HOU SE OFFICE BUILDIN

WA SH INGTON, DC 2051!H)920(202) 225-7931(202) 225-2052 (Fax)DISTRICT OFFICES:

10100 P,NES BOULEVAR DPEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

1954) 437-39361954) 437-4776 (FAX)

19200 WEST COUNTRY CLUa DRIVET HIRD FLOOR

AVENTURA, FL 33180(305) 935-5724

(305) 932-9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Florida Atlantic University in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is Florida Atlantic University, located at 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton,Florida, 33432. The funding would be used for research, design, development, demonstration, andcommercial application for cutting-edge ocean energy technologies that will expand marinerenewable energy production capable of meeting U.S. energy demands. I certify that neither I nor myspouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,

ebbie Wasserman SchultzMember of Congress

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DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20TH DI STRICT, FLORIDA

CHIEF DEPUTY WHIPCOMMITTEES:STEERING AND POLI CY

COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSUBCOMM ITTEES:

CHAIR, LEG ISLAllVE BRANCHFINANCIAL S ERVICES

COMMITIEE ON THE JUDICIARYSUBCOMMITTEE :

CONSl lTUTIO N, CIVIL RIGHTS ANDCIVIL LIBERTIES

( t C o n g r c ~ 5 of tbc ~ n i t c b ~ t a t c 5 ~ O U g C of l\cprcgcntattbcgw m a ~ b t n g t o n , ll


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DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ20TH DISTRICT , FLOR IDA

CHIEF DEPUTY WHIPCOMMITIEE S:STEERING AND POLI CY

COMMITIEE ON APPROPR IATIONSsu a COMM lnEES:

CHAIR, LEG ISLAT IVE BRANCHFINANCIAL S ERVICES

COMMITIEE ON THE JUDICIARYsu aCOMMITIEE:

CONSTITUTION, CIVIL RIGHTS ANDCIVIL LIBERTIES

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WAS HI NGTON OFF ICE :'1 8 CANNON HOUSE OFF ICE BUILDINW AS HINGT ON, DC 2051 >-O9201202 ) 225--793 11202) 226-2052 (Fax)

DISTRICT OFFIC ES :10100 PINE S BOULE VARD

PEMBROKE PINES, FL 330261954) 437- 3936(954) 437-4776 IFAX)

19200 W ES T COUNTRY CLUB DR IVETHI RD FLOOR

AVENTURA , FL 33 180(30 5)936-572 4

1305)932- 9664 (FAX)

I am requesting funding for Florida Inland Navigation District in fiscal year 2009. The entity to receivefunding for this project is Florida Inland Navigation District, located at 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter,Florida, 33477. The funding would be used for dredging of the Intracoastal Waterway. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,~ ebbie Wasserman SchultzMember of Congress

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MAXINE WATERS

Cl---t!EF DEPUTY WHiPCOMMtTTEfS

fiNANCiAL SERViCES

CHMRlfIOMAN

JUDiCiARY

S c ! B ~ : C V . M ! 7,T eN 1Mw,"""",SfC;;:;;: ' ! -",M) C;"o"VS

([:(lugress of tbc 'mniteb $tates~ O U I : l of l\epresl'ntatiues~ a 5 b i l t \ ! t o n , tBt: 20515-0535

March 17,2008

The Honorable David ObeyChainnan

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking Member

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MAXINE WATERS

CHiEF DEPt.HYWHiPCC%M'Ff tS

FiNANClAL SERViCESSdKVDkTfH Of>; H(X;S'NG

CUMl,lV"-;-Y QWdh"VCHAffiWOMAN

JUDiCiARY

~ o n g r e z ) z ) of rije mniteb ~ t a t e s ' ~ o u s e of }\epresentatil.1es

1!JQltasbington, 1!I1 20515-0535

March 17, 2008

The Honorable David ObeyChairman

The Honorable Jerry LewisRanking Member

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House Committee on AppropriationsH-218, the CapitolWashington, DC 20515House Committee on Appropriations1016 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman and Ranking Member:

I am requesting funding for Harbor/South Bay Water Recycling Project, Los Angeles infiscal year 2009. The entity to receive funding for this project is West Basin Municipal WaterDistrict, 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 210, Carson, CA 90746. The funding would be used tosupport the Harbor/South Bay Water Recycling Project in the Los Angeles area. I certify thatneither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Very truly yours,

MllXille WatersMember ofCongress


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DIANE E. WATSONCALIFORNIAo WASHINGTON OFFICE:

125 CANNON BUILDINGWASHINGTON, DC 20515(202) 225-7084(202) 225-2 422 (FAX)o DISTRICT OFFICE:

4322 WILSHIRE BOULEVARDROOM 302Los ANGELES, CA 90010(323) 965-14 22(323) 965-111 :J(FAX)

WWW.HOUSE.GOV/WATSON

Q t o n ! 1 ~ e s s of tqe Dniteb j;tates1t;nuae nf 1hpreaeniaiiuea

ChainnanPeter J. Visc10skySubcommittee on Energy and Water Development2362B Rayburn H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515Dear Mr. Chainnan,

FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEESubcommittee on Africa and Global Hea

Subconil!littee on Asia, the Pacific andthe Global Environment

OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENTREFORM COMMITTEESubcommittee qn Domestic Policy

DEMOCRATIC REGIONAL WHIPCHAIR, Congressional EntertainmenIndustries Caucus

I am requesting funding for the Methanol Economy Project in fiscal year 2009. Theentity to receive funding for this project is the University of Southern California, locatedat Loker Hydrocarbon Institute, Room 218, Los Angeles, CA. 90089. The fundingwould be used for The Methanol Economy Initiative which is developing the chemistryto directly convert natural gas to methanol. I certify that I have no financial interest inthis proj ect.

Sincerely,

~ e f . w a ! : ! : ~ Member ofCongress

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MELVIN L. WATT12TH DISTRICT

NORTH CAROLINA

f!Congrelili of tbe 'Ql:lniteb ~ t a t e l i ;t)ousc of l\cprcsentatibcsmiasbington, 1llilt 20515-3312

February 29, 2008

COMMITTEESFINANCIAL SERVICESOVI"'MAN. SUIICOMMITTUO V E ~ S " , H T AND '''''[&11GA1IONSSuacoMM,rrE[ Of< F,NANC ...

INSTITUTIONS ANO C O f < S U o . t E ~ C ~ E D r r

JUDICIARYSUSCOMMITIliE ON T>-3J1212021 22!>-1510FA>-1512roc1 2 . p u b l ; c * m a ; I . ~ o u , . . , . g o ...~ n p : l l w w w . h o ( ) ....g""lW"n

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I am requesting funds for the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet & Jamaica Bay, NY project in the fiscal year

2009. The entity receiving funds for this project would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaz

Room 2109, New York, NY. The funds would be used to fight erosion at Rockaway Beach.


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I am requesting funds for the Jamaica Bay project in the fiscal year 2009. The entity receiving funds for this projec

would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY. The funds would

used to restore the Jamaica Bay ecosystem.


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I am requesting funds for the Hudson - Raritan Estuary project in the fiscal year 2009. The entity receiving funds fo

this project would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY. The

funds would be used to restore the Hudson estuary.


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I am requesting funds for the New York Harbor, New York and New Jersey (Drift Collection) project in the fiscal

year 2009. The entity receiving funds for this project would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal

Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY. The funds would be used to collect floating debris from NY Harbor.


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I am requesting funds for the Prevention of Injurious and Obstructive Deposits project in the fiscal year 2009. The

entity receiving funds for this project would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room

2109, New York, NY. The funds would be used to collect floating debris from NY Harbor.


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I am requesting funds for the Project condition surveys project in the fiscal year 2009. The entity receiving funds fo

this project would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY. The

funds would be used to map the waterways in NY Harbor.


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I am requesting funds for the Spring Creek project in the fiscal year 2009. The entity receiving funds for this projec

would be US Army Corps of Engineers, located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109, New York, NY. The funds would

used to complete repairs to damage caused by a dredging project.


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PETER WE LCH

COMMlnEE ON RULES

COMMmEE ONOVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENTREfORM

March 19,2008

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Balll!ington.1l


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PETER WELCH. T . u . - . ~

COMMITTEE ON RULESCOMMInEE ONOVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENTREFORM

March 19. 2008

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JlIIasqington . 1K!l2D515-45Ul

The Honorable David R. Obey, ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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PTERWE l CH"T-V.!uk. VEIIOoIO'"

COMMITTEE ON flULES

COMMlmEONO V E ~ S l G H T AND GOVERNMENTREFORM

March 19.2008

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lIIasi!ington. M 2U515-4501

The Honorable David R. Obey. ChairmanThe Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking MemberCommittee on AppropriationsH-218, The CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

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JO MAlNSl_3M> S ...n3lOII.uoo.JooaTON. VT18D2)W-241!1O(_1110&-7270

I am requesting funding for Montpelier flood mitigation planning in fiscal year2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is the U.S. Anny Corp of Engineers, located at Jacob K. Javits FederalBuilding 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109 New York, NY 10278. The funding wouldbe used for feasibility study for the Winooski River flood mitigation effort aroundMontpelier, Vennont. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project.If you have any questions, please contact Claire Benjamin of my staff at 202-226-8242.

eter WelchMember of Congress


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March 20, 2008

The Honorable Peter Visclosky

Chairman, Energy and Water Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOB

Washington, D.C. 20515

The Honorable David HobsonRanking Member

Energy and Water Appropriations1016 Longworth HOB


Dear Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Hobson,

I am requesting funding for the Brevard County Shore Protection Project in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Brevard County, Florida, located at 2725

Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building A-219, Viera, FL 32941. The funding would be usedfor providing storm damage reduction and hurricane protection for critically eroded stretches

of Brevard County. The local and state government sponsor will be providing the bulk of thefunding for this project, and the federal funding will only serve as a matching fund.

I certify that neither my spouse nor I have any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,


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March 20, 2008

The Honorable Peter Visclosky

Chairman, Energy and Water Appropriations2362-B Rayburn HOB


The Honorable David HobsonRanking Member

Energy and Water Appropriations1016 Longworth HOB


Dear Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Hobson,

I am requesting funding for the Canaveral Harbor Project in fiscal year 2009. The entity toreceive funding for this project is Canaveral Port Authority, located at 445 Challenger Road,

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. The funding would be used for maintenance dredging of theFederal navigation channels and basins and the Federal canal and lock that connect the

navigation channels with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway that serve NASA, as well as themaintenance dredging of the West Turning Basin to a depth of 35 feet pursuant to Section

5001 of WRDA 2007. The deepening of the West Turning basin will help ensure that thenations second busiest Atlantic coast cruise ship port will be able to accommodate the

deeper draft vessels coming on board.

I certify that neither my spouse nor I have any financial interest in this project.

Sincerely,


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JERRY WELLER DEPUTY REPUDLICAN WH11TH DISTRICT, ILLINOIS

HOUSE POLICY COMl\nTIECOMMITTEE ON

WAYS AND MEANSSUBCOMMITTEE ON

INCOME SECURITY ANDFAMILY SUPPORT

(RANKING MEMBER)UNITED STATES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LATIN AMERICA AN DCARIBBEAN \VORKING GRO

(CHAIRMAN)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRADE

March 18,2008The Honorable David Obey, ChailmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jen'y Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropliation's Committee1016 LongworthWashmgton DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill,Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account for IllinoisState University. The entity to receive funding for this project is Illinois State Universitylocated at Campus Box 3040, Normal, Illinois 61790-3040. It is my understanding thatthe fundmg would be used to generate renewable energy through a coordinated approachof utilizing rural municipal waste water to produce biomass that will be blended withdaily manure in a methane digester to produce methane gas, which will be used togenerate green energy. I celiify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct financialmterest in this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on emmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or progra111 named orwill be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exception must be justified here); (2)is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I futiher certify that shouldthis request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

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The Honorable David Obey, ChairmanHouse Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The CapitolWashington DC 20515The Honorable Jeny Lewis, Ranking MemberHouse Appropriations Committee1016 LongworthWashington DC 20515Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding in the FY09 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill,United States Army Corp of Engineers, ConstlUction account for the Upper Miss River-Illinois WW System, IL, lA, MN, MO & WI. The entity to receive funding for thisproject is US Almy Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Clock Tower Building,P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004. It is my understanding that the fundingwould provide for the first phases of constlUction of new 1,200 foot lock chambers atLIDs 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, LaGrange and Peoria; implement small-scale navigation aids;and begin ecosystem restoration projects along the Mississippi River and IllinoisWatelway. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any direct financial interest in thisproject.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program named orwill be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exception must be justified here); (2)is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that shouldthis request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

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The Honorable David Obey,Chahman

March 19,2008

The Honorable Jell'y Lewis,Ranking MemberU.S. House Appropriations CommitteeH-218, The Capitol

U.S. House Appropriations Committee1016 LongwOlihWashington DC 20515 Washington DC 20515Dear Chainnan Obey and Ranking Member Lewis,I am requesting funding for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration IL, IA, MN, MO &WI (formerly known as the Environmental Management Program) in fiscal year 2009.The entity to receive funding for this project is Rock Island District of the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, located at Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, IL61204. The funding would be used to continue projects which are vital to the ecologicalrestoration of the Upper Mississippi River, including island constlUction, habitat creationand long-telm monitoring. I celtify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interestin this project.Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on eannarks, I hereby celtify that tothe best ofmy knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program named orwill be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exception must be justified here); (2)is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds allstatutOlY requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that shouldthis request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Recorddescribing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use offederal taxpayer funds.

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