Washington, DC - Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri, is pleased to announce that the 2009 Omnibus spending bill signed yesterday by President Obama includes special funding for several excellent programs in St. Louis City & County.

“As the President said, when done with honesty and transparency, earmarks give legislators the opportunity to direct federal money to worthy projects that benefit their districts,” said the Congressman.  “I have always been proud to support responsible local agencies and organizations with their good works because they help make our community stronger.”

Congressman Clay’s Member-Sponsored Projects for FY 2009

St. Louis Community College    

Training & Education Programs 
$190,000

City of St. Louis       

Tucker Blvd Bridge project
$332,500

Guardian Angels Settlement Assoc   

Construction of new Child Care Center
$95,000

Metro        

Springdale Metrolink Station
$380,000         (St. Louis County) 

Metro        

St. Louis Metro Bus & Paratransit
$3,800,000       Rolling Stock Project
         (In cooperation with Senator Bond)

Southside Wellness Center     

Upgrades to equipment & facilities
$190,000

SSM Healthcare       

Facilities & Equipment for Surgical Technology 

$238,000  

Regional Justice Information Center   

Face Examiner  
$550,000