VA Hospitals In Washington Getting $23M In Stimulus
Posted: 12:20 pm PDT March 21, 2009Updated: 8:42 am PDT March 23, 2009
SEATTLE -- Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in Washington state are receiving about $23 million in federal stimulus money.Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, who pushed for the money on the Veterans Affairs and Appropriations committees, said the money will be used on renovation and repairs, simultaneously taking care of veterans and creating jobs.Nationally, VA facilities are getting $1.2 billion.Those receiving money in Washington:
Seattle, $10.2 million Spokane, $6.3 million Walla Walla, $3.2 million American Lake, $2.7 million Vancouver: $625,000 Tahoma National Cemetery, $135,000
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