Pacific Northwest Federal Aid

Congress allocated $110 million on Thursday to boost dwindling populations of salmon and ground fish in Pacific Northwest waters. The money was part of a spending bill to fund the Commerce Department, which oversees the National Marine Fisheries Service. Senate approval Thursday followed similar action Wednesday in the House. The legislation goes to President Bush for his signature.

Congress allocated $110 million on Thursday to boost dwindling populations of salmon and ground fish in Pacific Northwest waters. The money was part of a spending bill to fund the Commerce Department, which oversees the National Marine Fisheries Service. Senate approval Thursday followed similar action Wednesday in the House. The legislation goes to President Bush for his signature.