WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. John Fetterman issued the following press release:
This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $8.47 million in federal funding to support the Philadelphia area's public transit needs during the FIFA World Cup this summer.
"I'm proud to have secured critical funds to support our commonwealth's public transit needs as the biggest soccer stage in the world heads to Philadelphia," said Senator Fetterman. "More than half a million visitors are expected for the six World Cup matches in our state. With this funding, Philadelphia and transit agencies like SEPTA will be ready to deliver for fans from around the world this summer."
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