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| July 22, 2004 |
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| WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today voted for and the House approved a Military Construction bill that includes $29.9 million for Malmstrom Air Force Base. The amount will provide 115 new family housing units at the base. "These funds represent an important investment in the well-being of the families and personnel that serve their country at Malmstrom. I appreciate their service and what they bring to the community," Rehberg said. "Malmstrom Air Force Base is crucial to the Great Falls community and to Montana's economy." With Denny's vote, the House approved the measure, which also includes $2.398 million readiness center improvements in Havre for the Montana Army National Guard. “I’m pleased to see we secured the funding for the Readiness Center in Havre,” Rehberg said. “Important to the overall effort to maintain our homeland security, this item in the Military Construction bill also translate into jobs and help stimulate the local economy.” # # #
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