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More money found for relocation project

 
No Author Published: September 3, 2008    Comment on this article Leave a comment

TULSA -- Two members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation have secured an additional $9.5 million to relocate residents living in the Tar Creek Superfund site.

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The funds are expected to narrow the amount needed to finish the voluntary move.

"By working together, we can ensure Oklahoma will no longer have the distinction of hosting one of the most severe Superfund sites in the country," said Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., who was joined by Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla., on Tuesday in making the announcement.

Boren said the money will provide those living within the 40 square-mile area "the opportunity for a brighter future."

"I would like to thank the residents for their patience during this process."

Of the money announced Tuesday, $3.5 million is part of a recent earmark Inhofe obtained, and the rest is being provided by the

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