Rehberg, Helena Public Works Department Meet to Discuss 2009 Funding Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, this week met with the Helena Public Works Department to discuss funding priorities for 2009.
“Clean water is the backbone of a healthy community,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee. “It’s critical we do everything possible to improve the water quality for the people of Helena. I’m glad I’ll have a seat at the table in getting their priorities funded.”
During the meeting, the Helena Public Works Department asked Rehberg for additional funding for construction and rehabilitation of the Missouri River Water Treatment Plant. Last year, Rehberg included $295,320 for the facility in the final funding bill. They also discussed requests for funding for State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) to Helena and other rural Montana programs.
“Congressman Rehberg is a tremendous asset to our city and our state,” said Helena Mayor Jim Smith. “We’re hopeful we can continue to work with him to bring good, clean drinking water to the Helena community.”
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