$7 million in federal funding to Schott North America and Medico Industries will create jobs, benefit U.S. military
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced today that the full Senate has approved federal funding for several defense-related projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania as contained in the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326).
“I am pleased that my colleagues have recognized the valuable contribution these projects will make to our nation’s defense,” said Senator Specter. “Pennsylvania is a top competitor for defense projects that create jobs and strengthen our economy and these funds will go far in supporting the brave men and women who serve our country.”
“I am grateful the Senate approved initiatives designed to strengthen our national defense and support our troops and their families,” said Casey. “These projects will help protect and equip our men and women in uniform with the added benefit of sustaining and creating jobs in Pennsylvania.”
The bill must be conferenced with the House of Representatives and signed into law by the President before funding is final.
Funding has been approved for the following defense projects in NEPA:
• $4 million for SCHOTT North America in Luzerne County for the development of high quality optical glass for military applications.
• $3 million for Medico Industries in Luzerne County to enable technological improvements to reduce the time it takes to deliver new and improved ammunition to the soldier in the field.
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