[CPEO-IRF] Virginia governor proposes aid

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Warner proposes BRAC aid

By CHRISTINA NUCKOLS
The Virginian-Pilot
July 22, 2005

Gov. Mark R. Warner said Thursday he will push for $25 million in state 
aid to help Virginia cities and counties facing economic crisis due to 
federal decisions to shutter or downsize their military bases.

The money could be used for roads and other infrastructure, 
environmental clean up, and training for displaced workers, Warner aides 
said.

" ... we recognize that changing defense requirements will likely lead 
to the shifting of personnel and facilities from some areas to others," 
Warner said in a written statement. "We plan to use this funding to help 
affected communities with the transition, and to show the Department of 
Defense that Virginia remains an active and cooperative partner."

...

For the entire article, see
http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=89575&ran=36725&zr=1

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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
http://www.cpeo.org


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