Press Releases
November 30, 2016
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“By working together, we can diversify our industries, kickstart our economy, and create new opportunities for West Virginians here in West Virginia.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation today to bring millions of dollars to struggling coal communities to spur investment and diversify the economy.
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November 10, 2016
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“To each and every veteran, I say thank you – thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifices, and thank you for the freedoms we enjoy.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement in advance of Veterans Day:
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November 10, 2016
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“Green Bank is the shining beacon for our future and for hope for that future.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) spoke at Wednesday’s public scoping hearing at the Green Bank Observatory, strongly encouraging continued investment in this vital scientific and community resource.
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November 9, 2016
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“I have already reached out to President-Elect Trump’s transition team to offer my congratulations and to begin the push for an agenda to enact solutions to get our coal communities growing again, to invest in our highways and infrastructure, and to create economic opportunity for all.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding President-elect Donald Trump:
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November 2, 2016
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“West Virginia has lost tens of thousands of coal mining jobs in just the past few years, and this rule threatens more.”
WASHINGTON – During a call with the White House, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) urged the administration to reconsider a new regulation that would cost West Virginia even more coal jobs.
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October 28, 2016
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“The handling of classified information is critical to protecting our national security, and Clinton has shown a reckless disregard for national secrets and classified information.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after the FBI announced that it is re-examining emails sent by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:
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September 30, 2016
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“I join my state and this nation in thanking Woody for his service and in wishing him a wonderful birthday.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) honored West Virginian and Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams on the House floor in advance of Williams’ 93nd birthday on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Rep. Jenkins recounted not only Williams’ heroics at the Battle of Iwo Jima but the personal impact he has had on so many young West Virginians.
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September 28, 2016
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$500 million for flood-affected states in spending bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement that the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote late tonight to pass a spending bill that includes $500 million for flood-affected states, including West Virginia:
September 27, 2016
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“These miners and their families deserve no less than what they worked their entire lives to earn – the peace of mind that comes with a pension.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) today urged Congress to pass legislation to protect pensions and healthcare benefits for miners and their widows.
He shared the story of Sherri Armstrong of Boone County, who is worried that her father’s pension is in jeopardy.
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September 16, 2016
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Supports bill to ban agencies from lobbying for proposed rules and regulations
WASHINGTON – Federal agencies have misused taxpayer dollars to lobby on behalf of their regulations, despite a ban on such activities, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) said.
“Agencies cannot use taxpayer funds to lobby Congress on rules and regulations,” Rep. Jenkins said on the House floor during debate on a new bill to address this issue.
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