Rep. Cole Supports Funding for Fort Sill

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Cole announced today that over $29 million was included for Ft. Sill in the FY2006 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Conference Report (H.R. 2528). Congressman Cole worked to include these funds in H.R. 2528 that passed today in the U.S. House.

"I am very pleased this money was included in the final version of this bill to help fund priority projects at Fort Sill. These improvements and additions will ensure that Fort Sill remains a vital component of our military for a long time to come," Congressman Tom Cole said.

Congressman Cole has helped secure $175 million dollars for projects at Fort Sill since he was elected.

The following projects were included in H.R. 2528 for Fort Sill.

· $3.15 million to build a fire station on base that meets air force safety requirements;

· $2.7 million for Rail Road Equipment Facility;

· $24 million for family housing.

This legislation must now pass in the Senate before it goes to the President for his signature.

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