Lawmakers get to work on money for Montana projects

August 27, 2007

With the backing of Montana’s members of Congress, hundreds of cities, counties, schools, hospitals, private companies and civic groups around the state are competing for nearly $1 billion in federal funding for next year.

Democratic Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester requested federal dollars for 276 projects across Montana worth about $978.8 million for fiscal year 2008. GOP Rep. Denny Rehberg asked for funding for 250 projects worth about $816.9 million.

By NOELLE STRAUB - IR Washington Bureau

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