Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will release $831,184 to the City of Jefferson City for the purchase of two buses, two vans, and surveillance equipment.  The funding was made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and will be distributed through the Federal Transit Administration.

          “I was pleased to learn that Jefferson City will benefit from funds associated with the Recovery Act passed by Congress.  The purchase of this equipment will help to ensure the city has the tools to serve and protect the community,” said Skelton.

          More information about the Department of Transportation’s Recovery funding is available online by visiting the DOT's website and by visiting Recovery.gov.

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Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee . For further information, please contact Rebecca Loving or Whitney Frost at 202-225-2876, or check Congressman Skelton’s website at http://www.house.gov/skelton.