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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2004
 
Congressman Berry, U.S. Senators Lincoln and Pryor Announce $76,000 for Clay County Airport
 
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) along with Senators Mark Pryor and Blanche Lincoln announced $76,000 in grants to Clay County for improvements to Corning Municipal Airport.

 

“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:

 

Clay County

·        Corning Municipal Airport will receive $76,000 to conduct an Airport Master Plan Study to evaluate and prioritize future development for the airport.

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