U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) voted for final passage on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The bipartisan measure, which contains a number of key initiatives for Maine, was approved by the Senate 93 to 7. Included in the bill are Senator Snowe’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which give small firms the ability to develop and market innovative technology, and create new jobs within the United States. Senator Snowe said:
“This legislation makes vital enhancements that will not only greatly benefit our brave men and women serving worldwide and their families, but also ensure they have the resources to accomplish their mission. Furthermore, this bill recognizes the key role that the state of Maine plays in ensuring the security of the United States, by providing funding for Bath Iron Works’ shipbuilding programs, submarine maintenance at Kittery-Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and other defense-related activities undertaken every day by Mainers around the state.
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