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$2 million more in stimulus for Oakland airport

Oct. 20, 2009
Oakland International Airport was awarded an additional $2 million in federal economic stimulus funds Monday to continue pavement projects. The money will be used to replace the areas between the gates and the runway with concrete pavement - work that started...
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo