20 Jul 2009

Braley Secures $1 Million for I-74 Bridge in the Quad Cities

By Nicole Buseman

Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today announced that $1 million for the replacement of the I-74 Bridge in the Quad Cities he secured is included in the FY2010 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill. Specifically, the bill provides $1 million for the city of Bettendorf to acquire the right-of-way and prepare for construction of the new I-74 bridge. The House Appropriations Committee approved the Transportation Appropriations bill earlier today.

"The replacement of the I-74 Bridge will have huge economic benefits for the Quad Cities region," Braley said. "This funding will help speed construction of the bridge project, which will create construction jobs, boost the local economy and improve highway safety in the Quad Cities."

Braley has long been a supporter of the I-74 bridge project. Earlier this year, Braley and Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) sent a letter to Chairman Oberstar encouraging him to include a "mega project" grant fund in the upcoming Highway Bill that could help expedite construction of the new I-74 bridge.

The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill now moves to the full House for consideration, and will likely be scheduled for a vote before the first week of August.

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23 Mar 2009

Braley Announces Naval Academy Appointment for Clinton Native

By Nicole Buseman

Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced today that Ben Wolf of Clinton received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Wolf will enter the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, this fall.

"I'm proud to announce Ben Wolf's acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy," Braley said. "With his exceptional character and history of community service, Ben will be a valuable addition to the Naval Academy. I'm happy that Ben will have the opportunity to further his education while continuing to serve his country at Navy."

Ben Wolf will graduate from Camanche High School this May. Ben is the son of Michael and Margaret Wolf.

Each year Congressman Braley nominates students to the military service academies, including the U.S. Naval Academy. Nominees must demonstrate upstanding character, academic achievement, physical fitness, and leadership skills. A nominating committee comprised of community leaders reviews all applicants, with Congressman Braley recommending top candidates to the respective academies. Final acceptance decisions are made by the service academy.

Students interested in applying to military service academies for enrollment in fall of 2010 should contact Congressman Braley's Waterloo office at (319) 287-3233.

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