Rep. Cole Supports Funding for Tinker Air Force Base

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Cole announced today that over $31 million was included for Tinker Air Force Base 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 Tinker Air Force Base. These improvements and additions to the base will ensure that Tinker remains a vital component of our military for a long time to come," Congressman Tom Cole said.

Congressman Cole has helped secure $93 million dollars for projects at Tinker Air Force Base since he was elected.

The following projects were included in H.R. 2528 for Tinker Air Force Base:

· $11.96 million for 31st Combat Communication Squadron Operations Complex at Tinker Air Force Base;

· $20 million for the second phase of upgrades to the Building 3001 infrastructure.

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

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