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Family Ties for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (-Texas, 18th)
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Family Ties Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Family

Family Member Elwyn C. Lee (husband)

  • EarmarksElwyn C. Lee is associated with organizations that have received earmarks from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (-TX):

    • University of Houston was listed on earmark requests:
      • $2,000,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as National Offshore Wind Energy Center
      • $800,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as High efficiency solar energy generation and storage
      • $400,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as University of Houston, Houston, TX for teacher training and professional development
      • $475,750 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2009 described as Center for Clean Fuels and Power Generation at the University of Houston
    • University of Houston (related to University of Houston - Clear Lake) was listed on earmark requests:
      • $2,000,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as National Offshore Wind Energy Center
      • $800,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as High efficiency solar energy generation and storage
      • $400,000 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2010 described as University of Houston, Houston, TX for teacher training and professional development
      • $475,750 ultimately approved in fiscal year 2009 described as Center for Clean Fuels and Power Generation at the University of Houston