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October 16, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) joined state and federal officials in Williamson today to announce more than $1.5 million in grants for southern West Virginia communities hurt by the downturn in coal. The grants are part of a federal effort to address the economic downturns in coal communities, spur redevelopment, and invest in infrastructure.
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October 9, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeal’s stay of the Waters of the United States rule:
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October 9, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the Federal Railroad Administration’s findings on the cause of the Mount Carbon CSX train derailment:
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October 7, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) praised today’s announcement of the site selection for the relocated VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Charleston, which will serve veterans in Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mason and Mingo counties.
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October 6, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after Patriot Coal issued WARN notices to more than 1,900 employees in Boone and Kanawha counties:
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October 6, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) joined Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and others today in Charleston to announce that West Virginia has been approved for a grant of more than $7 million to help retrain unemployed coal miners. The funds will be used to continue training and reemployment services at the United Mine Workers of America’s Career Centers.
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October 1, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of tightened ozone standards:
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September 30, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the town of Union has received a $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for its Union Water System Improvements project.
September 28, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health at Marshall University has received a $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to continue the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project.
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September 25, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today the Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department that has received a $78,820 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used to purchase compressors and personal protective equipment for firefighters.