House Approves Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

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U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Democratic Chief Deputy Whip, joined a bipartisan majority today to vote for the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The FY09 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which includes nine FY09 appropriations bills that were not completed in the 110th Congress, was approved by a vote of 245 to 178. The bill now awaits consideration by the U.S. Senate.

"Passage of today's bill not only completes our work from last Congress, but it also funds our domestic priorities that have been on hold since former President Bush threatened cut funding for these programs," said U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky. "The Omnibus Appropriations bill makes critical investments in energy research, healthcare, education, law enforcement and biomedical research that will help rebuild our country and help Americans during these tough economic times."

The Omnibus Appropriations bill also includes $2 million for critical projects in the 9th Congressional District of Illinois.

"I am proud that I was able to help secure $2 million in the Omnibus bill for important projects in my district. This funding will be used to improve public safety, expand educational opportunities, increase transit options, reduce domestic and gang-related violence, and expand veteran services" said U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky. "These projects will make a real difference in the lives of my constituents. I hope that the Senate will move quickly to pass this bill and maintain the current funding levels."

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