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Keating Helps Expedites Funds to Steamship Authority
Funds coming to the Steamship Authority from the Federal Transit Authority have been put on an accelerated timetable thanks to efforts by U.S. Rep. William Keating, D-Bourne. As SSA general manager Bob Davis told the ferry line board Tuesday, a relationship with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (FTA) has helped the SSA garner annual transportation funding and special CARES Act funding this year. This year the annual funding amounted to $2.4 million. The CARES Act funding came to $9.8 million.
Read moreKeating Files Offshore Wind Jobs Bill
Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA) has reintroduced the Offshore Wind Jobs and Opportunity Act, legislation to educate and train a new generation of American offshore wind workers.
"At a moment in our history when we are at a true crossroads with climate change and the need for clean energy, we are proud in Southeastern Massachusetts to be developing one of the first off-shore wind energy sites in the country. The jobs created here will coexist with our traditional economy, benefit new industries, and improve many communities while protecting our environment in a responsible way," said Keating.
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About Bill Keating
Congressman Bill Keating was elected to the United States House of Representatives on November 2, 2010, one of only nine new Democratic Members to be elected to the 112th Congress. He represents Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District, which encompasses the state's South Shore and South Coast, as well as Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Bill hit the ground running in Congress. During his first two years, he established himself as a hardworking civil servant and passionate advocate for the people of Massachusetts - a reputation he has had since his days in the State's legislature. Bill's legislative priorities reflect a keen understanding of the issues facing his constituents and a commitment to... Read more
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