Washington, Sept. 22 -- Congressman Michael Baumgartner issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) announced that the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has approved a federal grant for $2,236,500 to Spokane County to undertake a $3,195,000 project for the reconstruction of Thorpe Road. This directly supports Fairchild Air Force Base by constructing better transportation access.
"This is a major win for the operational resilience of Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB), the beating heart of the Spokane community," said Congressman Baumgartner. "This is a crucial investment in national security that will enhance timely response and grant Air Force personnel easier access to one of the most str...