S. 2249 would establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogNorthern Border Economic Development Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, having a region of specified counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, to edit the wikidevelop plans and beprograms and to approve grants for the firsteconomic development of the region. Requires each such state to providesubmit a detailed summarydevelopment plan for the area of the bill!)region represented by such state. Outlines program development criteria, and provides for the approval of development plans and projects.

Requires as a Commission goal to address economic distress along the northern border of the United States east of, and including, Cayuga County, New York, especially in rural areas.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/26/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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