RODNEY ALEXANDER COMMITIEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

5TH DISTRICT LOUISIANA SUBCOMMITTEES,

AGRICULTURE
ENERGY AND WATER
WASHINGTON
LABOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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April 01, 2009

The Honorable David R Obey, Chairman

The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations
H-218, The Capitol
Washington, D . C . 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Lewis:

I am requesting funding for Bastrop-Morehouse Parish Meth Initiative in fiscal year

2010.

The entity to receive funding for this project is City of Bastrop, located at City Hall, 202
East Jefferson, Bastrop, LA 71221..

The funding would be used to expand efforts to combat methamphetamine production

and trafficking and to enhance policiign initiatives in "drug hot spots . "

I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to
the best of my knowledge this request (1) is not directed to an entity or program named
or will be named after a sitting Member of Congress (exception must be justified here);
(2) is not intended for a "front" or "pass through" entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all
statutory requirements for matching funds where applicable.. I further certify that should
this request be included in the bill, I will place a statement in the Congressional Record
describing how the funds will be spent and justifying the use of federal taxpayer funds.

Sincerely,

~~~
Rodney Alexander
Member of Congress

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