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Levin's Tiger Stadium earmark still could be spent
Associated Press
June 11, 2009
DETROIT - A $3.8 million federal earmark intended to help save Tiger Stadium may end up being spent even if nothing is left of the stadium.
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin said Tuesday his earmark was designated for "preservation and redevelopment of a public park and related business activities" in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood.
The Michigan Democrat says even if the building is gone, the money still would be available for a new redevelopment plan by the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy involving the ballfield.
Board member Gary Gillette says the group hasn't decided its plans.
Levin's office didn't know how long the money would be available or what happens if it isn't spent.
Crews began leveling the stadium Monday. The ballpark opened in 1912, and the Tigers departed in 1999.
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