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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2005
 
U.S. Congressman Berry, Along with Senators Lincoln and Pryor,
 Announce Grants for Area Airports
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st), along with Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln, announced grants to Arkansas and Clay County Airports for various improvements.

 

“Infrastructure is the lifeblood of rural America,” Berry said. “Improving our rural airports is a necessary step as the counties of Arkansas’ First Congressional District continue to be a place families and businesses want to stay and grow.”

 

The grants come from the Federal Aviation Administration and cover a variety of improvements:

 

Arkansas County

·        Almyra Municipal Airport will receive $52,250 to evaluate several development alternatives for the airport.

 

Clay County

·        Piggott Municipal Airport will receive $389,842 to construct an area for additional aircraft parking.

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