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The Rust Report
 
Posted: March 20, 2009
Today marks the first day of Spring - a new day and a new season.  Now that the budget process is complete, we continue to learn more about how Virginia will benefit from the Stimulus package (aka American Recovery and Reinvestment Act).  Here is a list of the ways Virginia will benefit:

$2.3 million to fund Virginia food assistance agencies.
$164 million to help make Virginia's homes and offices energy efficient
$39.8 million to fund Virginia's public safety agencies
$694.5 million to fund transportation infrastructure.
$116.1 million to fund public transit projects.
$155 million to fund five health care centers in Virginia.

In the coming weeks, I will highlight how Loudoun and Fairfax Counties will benefit from the ARRA.

Rail to Dulles

 A year ago this Spring, Rail to Dulles was in jeopardy of losing federal funding.  Today, we can celebrate that $900 million in federal funding has been secured and Rail to Dulles is a reality.  This transportation project is critical to relieving traffic congestion in Northern Virginia and connecting the nation's Capital to Washington Dulles International Airport.  As work begins in the Tysons area, traffic patterns may be impacted.  For the latest updates, please check the Dulles Rail website at www.dullesmetro.com.  

VDOT Update

Recently the Virginia Department of Transportation announced a comprehensive plan to address long-term funding reductions that will significantly change services the agency provides to Virginians including planned reductions to rest areas, Safety Service Patrols, mowing/roadside maintenance, ferry services and the consolidation of VDOT residency offices.  VDOT will be holding a series of public meetings across the Commonwealth to share the proposed changes with the public and gather input.  The Northern Virginia public meeting will be on April 1 at Fairfax City Hall in Room 111 (10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax).  I invite to you to attend this meeting or submit comments via email to vdotinfo@vdot.virginia.gov.  I will send more information after I attend this informational meeting.

Tax Time Tips

Now that Spring is here, tax time is just around the corner.  If you or anyone you know earns less than $56,000 per year, they may be eligible for a free tax preparation service offered by The Free File Alliance (www.freefilealliance.org).  Free File is a coalition of 19 private tax software companies that have partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to provide free electronic tax preparation services for those Americans with an adjusted gross income of $56,000 or less.  If you need more information about this program, please log onto their website or call my office for more information.

Events

During the past two weeks, I've had the honor of speaking at the Construction Owner's Association Leadership Conference, a panel discussion on Open and Transparent Government sponsored by the League of Women Voters, speaking at the Chinese American Republicans Virginia Association dinner, attending the board meeting of the Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization, and attending the Committee for Dulles Legislative Luncheon.  

One last thought...I take this job as your Delegate very seriously, particularly my role as a voice for hard working Virginians who don't have the luxury of printing their own money, but rather earning it the old fashioned way.  I hope to remain your Delegate over the next two years and I would be honored if you would agree to rehire me this November.  This House seat is your seat - it is not my seat.  I promise to you that as long as you entrust me with this responsibility, I will be a voice for the people of Sterling, Herndon, and Oak Hill, who want their government to be responsible, responsive, and efficient.

Warm regards,

Tom Rust

P.S. -
 
March, 26th   Taste of the Town

Please consider spending this Thursday supporting the Council for the Arts of Herndon at their 18th Annual Taste of the Town.  This is a great way to enjoy dinner out and bid on some unique Live and Silent Auction items.  Items include VIP passes for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, spa treatments, sports items (Hokies, Wizards, Capitals, and Nationals), escape packages, family fun, dining, home, and professional services.

Cost is $20 for non-members and $15 for members.  

Stop by bar between 5:30 and 6:00 and I'll be happy to serve you your favorite libation!

 

 
 
 
 
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