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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps Engineers
Washington,
Mar 24, 2009 -
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps Engineers to discuss ongoing efforts to revitalize the Los Angeles River. Plans for the 31 miles of the river include the development of parks, green space, pedestrian walkways, bridges, housing, and various economic development projects that will create jobs while maintaining the river’s vital function of flood control for the community. The congresswoman led efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives and worked with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer to secure a $25 million authorization for Los Angeles River projects. The authorization ensures the long-term federal commitment to revitalize the blighted areas along the LA River and enables Congress to consider annual federal funding for new construction projects for river restoration and maintenance. From Congresswoman Roybal-Allard’s seat on the Appropriations Committee, she successfully secures federal funds annually for LA River revitalization improvements, totaling more than $6.2 million in recent years.
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