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April 15, 2015
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WASHINGTON – In a letter to the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) urged them to pass a robust, multi-year transportation reauthorization bill and invest in our nation’s rural infrastructure.
April 15, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Nicholas County Airport Authority has received a $150,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for improvements to the Summersville Airport.
The grant will be used to build 820 feet of fencing and gates to enhance the safety and security of the airport.
April 8, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) spoke today at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta about the drug crisis in West Virginia and his efforts to address neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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April 4, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Upper Big Branch explosion:
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March 26, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted yes today on legislation strengthening Medicare for millions of seniors, ensuring that they continue to have access to doctors and quality health care. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives 392-37.
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March 25, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) questioned the acting administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration today about how to keep West Virginians safe in light of the Mount Carbon trail derailment last month. Please click here to watch the questioning.
March 24, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that he has been named to the House Appropriations Committee’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
March 24, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) introduced his first piece of legislation as a member of Congress today, a resolution to protect black lung benefits.
During his first floor speech, Rep. Jenkins said Congress must reaffirm its commitment to providing for our miners should they contract black lung disease.
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March 18, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) invited two Logan County coal miners to testify before Congress today about the impact of the Obama administration’s regulations on their jobs.
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March 13, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that Brooklynn Lilly of Mercer County is the Third Congressional District’s winner in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition – An Artistic Discovery.
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