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FIU is actively developing new strategies to support and implement President Rosenberg's transition goals outlined in his white paper, "Hit the Ground Running."

In Washington, we are finalizing the requests for FY 2010 funding which Congress has been considering over the course of the year.  So far, we are pleased to report that in the House of Representatives, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart has secured $1 million for our Wall of Wind project, an important project to develop the best construction methodologies to withstand hurricane force winds.  In the Senate, both Senator Nelson and former Senator Martinez helped to secure $100,000 to continue development of our new prototype storm surge model.

We have also been monitoring healthcare reform legislation for ways to elevate awareness of the first in the nation NeighborhoodHELP program developed by our new Wertheim College of Medicine.  While Congress has yet to specifically adopt FIU's program as a national model, we continue to raise awareness of FIU's  unique aproach to community health and medical education.

In addition, we are seeking a federal University Transportation Center designation for FIU's Lehman Transportation Research Center as part of the pending federal highway reauthorization bill.  Click here for more information about the Lehman Center.   This legislation is under active consideration even though final passage is not expected until after the 2010 elections.

We appreciate the active support of our friends who represent Florida International University in Congress.  Congratulations to Senator LeMieux on his appointment to the U.S. Senate and best wishes to Senator Martinez.

Friends of the university are encouraged to thank their legislators for supporting Florida International University.  To determine who  your  legislators are, click on the following link and enter your zip code, Legislator Contacts.

Watch this space for weekly updates and follow FIUgov on Twitter for headline news on FIU's legislative issues.

Thank you for your interest and support for Florida International University.

Steve Sauls
Vice President Governmental Relations
govtrel@fiu.edu