Appropriations Bill Provides $249.1 Million for EDA Programs

摘要

The omnibus fiscal 2008 appropriations bill (H.R. 2764) provides $249.1 million for Economic Development Administration (EDA) programs, along with $30.8 million for salaries and expenses. According to the statement of managers, the program funding includes $148.1 million for public works and economic development, $42.3 million for economic adjustment assistance, $25.4 million for planning, $9.4 million for technical assistance, $14.1 million for trade adjustment assistance, and $0.5 million for research.