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	Issue Spotlight Monday, July 27, 2009 King Secures Funding For Western Iowa Tech WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Steve King announced that a federal appropriation for Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) was included in H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. King secured $500,000 to develop the wind energy program at WITCC, including the acquisition of equipment and technology for WITCC’s engineering curriculum. This curriculum includes training in the design of a wind farm and an electricity power grid, the erection of wind turbines, the wiring of turbines to an electric power grid and the scheduling and performance of routine maintenance on turbines. “Wind energy is a vital part of America’s energy future and energy independence,” said King. “This funding will allow western Iowans to obtain the education and training needed to work in the growing wind energy industry.” In requesting funding for this project, Congressman King complied with all earmark transparency standards, including a Congressional record submission that includes the name of the request and a description of how the funds will be spent. H.R. 3183 passed the House on July 17, and Congressman King opposed the legislation due to its total cost. Without justification, the bill nearly tripled funding levels for various government agencies funded in the bill. After passing the House, the bill awaits action by the Senate and must be signed by the President to become law.     In The News Thursday, August 26, 2010 King: Vilsack makes false claims to push amnesty Congressman King, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, challenges Agriculture Secretary’s Remarks on Amnesty full story>> Monday, August 23, 2010 King Urges Iowa Medical Board to Halt Congressman King: “The dispensation of RU-486 via telemedicine violates Iowa law and FDA protocols.” full story>> Make a Contribution Support Congressman Steve King Contribute Now>>