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“$3,000,000 to Techrizon LLC for Call for Fire Trainer/Joint Fires and Effects Training System”

Sponsor: Rep. Cole (R-OK)  

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dcguy wrote:

cole's website includes this press release


Cole Secures $53 Million for Oklahoma Military Operations
Thursday, May 17, 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today voted in favor of the FY 08 Defense Appropriations bill that includes over $53 million for Oklahoma's Military Operations.
"These funds are not only beneficial to the overall effectiveness and capabilities of our military, but also greatly benefit our bases and military support facilities here in Oklahoma," Congressman Cole said. "I will be working closely with my colleagues to ensure these funds remain in the final passage of the bill."
Cole was successful in securing funds for the following areas in the FY 08 Defense Authorization Bill.
$1.3 million for the Fire and Movement Range at Fort Sill.
$5 million for the Call For Fire Trainer Iteration II/Joint Fires and Effects Trainer System (CFFT/JFETS) in Lawton and at Fort Sill.
$7.2 million for the Joint Fires and Effects Training System at Fort Sill.
$2 million for the Infrared Materials Center in Ardmore and at the University of Oklahoma.
$2.5 million for the HIMARS Modular Launcher Communications System in Lawton and at Fort Sill.
$9.5 million for UH-60 MEDEVAC Thermal Imaging Upgrades in Lexington.
$5.3 million for the B-1B MSOGS Reliability Improvement Program at Tinker Air Force Base.
$21.1 million for the Excalibur, XM982 155mm Extended Range Artillery Projectile.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, H.R. 1585, authorizes $504 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs for the Department of Energy. Additionally, the bill authori

posted November 18, 2007 at 3:02 p.m.

auris_vestigium wrote:

Cerus employee contributors in 2008 election cycle

Contributor: BARNETT, CARSON S, PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation: CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 3/28/2007
Amount: $8,700
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

Contributor: BARNETT, CARSON S, PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation: CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 3/30/2007
Amount: $2,300
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

Contributor: BARNETT, CARSON S, PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation: CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 3/30/2007
Amount: $1,800
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

Contributor: BARNETT, CARSON S, PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation:CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 2/22/2007
Amount: $500
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

Contributor: DUBENSKY, THOMAS W JR, PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation: CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 3/30/2007
Amount: $2,300
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

Contributor: DUBENSKY, THOMAS W JR. PIEDMONT,CA 94611
Occupation: CERUS CORPORATION/SCIENTIST
Date: 3/30/2007
Amount: $2,300
Recipient: Clinton, Hillary

posted December 3, 2007 at 4:23 p.m.

auris_vestigium wrote:

My previous comment on Cerus was assigned to the wrong recipient.

posted December 3, 2007 at 4:50 p.m.