DeLauro Praises Continued Investment In Community And Local Law Enforcement Efforts

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DeLauro Praises Continued Investment In Community And Local Law Enforcement Efforts

Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed the community reinvestment reflected in the fiscal year 2010 Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill and announced the inclusion of critical funding for crime prevention and local law enforcement efforts in Connecticut. The bill - approved today by the House Appropriations Committee - is at the start of the legislative process for approving the annual appropriations bills. Next steps include consideration by the House of Representatives, the Senate, and after it is approved by both chambers, signed into law by the President.

"Protecting our communities and our quality of life is a priority for this Congress. I am pleased that we are providing critical resources to ensure Connecticut remains at the forefront of research on health, science and technology," said DeLauro. "These investments will enhance and expand after school programs, help at-risk youth, as well as assist law enforcement in their efforts to prevent, respond to and solve crimes."

The legislation provides $27.7 billion for the Department of Justice; $13.85 billion for the Department of Commerce; and $30.6 billion for Science, which includes $18.2 billion for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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