Congressman Mike Rogers and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today announced that they were able to secure $100,000 in federal funding for Gadsden State Community College.  The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education Appropriations Bill that passed the House of Representatives on July 24th by a vote of 264-153. A final version of the House and Senate bill is expected in the Fall of 2009.

The funding will be used to provide and enhance technology in the classroom and technology infrastructure in campus facilities in Cherokee, Etowah, Cleburne and Calhoun Counties.

“Gadsden State helps so many area students of all ages obtain the training and education they need to find jobs in today’s tough economy,” said Congressman Rogers. “I am thrilled Congressman Aderholt and I were able to secure this funding in the House bill, and will continue to work through the legislative process to ensure this funding makes it into law.”

“Education is a top priority to both Congressman Rogers and myself and I’m glad that this funding will greatly help Gadsden State students,” said Congressman Aderholt.  “This project will help ensure that our students have the technology they need to learn and to compete in the job market.”

The annual Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bills provide the annual funding for several federal departments including the U.S. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Education.

Rep. Rogers serves on the Agriculture Committee, Armed Services and Homeland Security Committee as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

Rep. Aderholt serves on the House Appropriations Committee, as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, and a member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee.

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