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Archive Home > 2009 > February > 26 > U.S. spending plan: What’s in it for us?

U.S. spending plan: What’s in it for us?

Thousands for roads, renewable energy and low-income families could be directed to Central Oregon, though the Senate must pass its own bill

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
February 26, 2009

WASHINGTON — Local governments will see nearly $2 million for water conservation, renewable energy and low-income families directed to Central Oregon through earmarks attached to a $410 billion spending bill.

The bill passed the U.S. House 245-178 on Wednesday largely along party....

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