Idaho Ag, Energy Projects Clear Funding Hurdle

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Idaho Ag, Energy Projects Clear Funding Hurdle

Risch, Crapo promote targeted research funding

Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch say research efforts involving energy and agriculture in Idaho have fared well this week as the Senate Appropriations Committee made funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 spending measures. Funding for the projects still must clear the full Senate and be approved by a conference committee with the U.S. House of Representatives.

"The research and technology development conducted in Idaho in the energy and agricultural fields is truly world-class," Crapo said. "That work is a big reason why our state is well-recognized for its leadership in several research programs. All Idahoans can be proud of our contributions to agriculture, nuclear energy, and the environment."

"Much of this funding supports activities that are national in scope. Solutions found through this research will benefit many throughout the country and we can be proud that world-class research is conducted here in Idaho," said Risch.

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