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June 3, 2009

Forest roads, bridges get stimulus funds for repairs

  • 106 projects in 31 states will be funded as part of $1.15 billion awarded to the Forest Service.
    • By MATTHEW DALY
    Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON — National forest roads and bridges in 31 states will get long-needed repairs under an economic stimulus spending plan announced by the Obama administration.

    Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Tuesday that $228 million in economic stimulus money will be used for road maintenance and decommissioning and watershed restoration in dozens of national forests.


     
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