Appropriations Requests

Eclinical Electronic Medical Records ($400,000). I would ban earmarks as we know them, but as long as these earmarks are available, I'm going to apply for them in an effort to pursue federal funding opportunities for my district. For non-defense projects in the current earmarking system, I work closely with local governments, civic organizations, non-profits and business development authorities to identify and prioritize projects important to local communities in Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District (and sometimes elsewhere). I only request funds for projects authorized by law for federal funding and do not do so for private parties or entities. This project will help purchase and install four servers and related equipment to help implement an electronic medical records system. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will help safeguard against medical errors and greatly facilitate both preventive care and ongoing therapy of the chronically ill. Beneficiary: Taylor Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 1297, Hawkinsville, GA 31036.