Press Releases
November 5, 2015
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“Roads are not built overnight – they require years of planning and consistent, reliable funding. This bill provides just that.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a six-year highway bill:
October 30, 2015
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Cradle Act will improve care for neonatal abstinence syndrome babies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has introduced the Cradle Act, bipartisan legislation to improve and expand care for babies diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome, exposure to opioids during pregnancy.
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October 23, 2015
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“Today’s vote expands access to health care while protecting the lives of the unborn.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted yes today on legislation to defund Planned Parenthood, invest in community health centers to expand care for women, and eliminate Obamacare provisions that limit consumer choices and raise costs.
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October 21, 2015
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“The president needs a strong plan to get people real treatment to address their addictions and become healthy and productive members of society again.”
WASHINGTON – On the House floor today, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) said he hoped President Obama would use his visit to West Virginia to present plans to expand treatment opportunities and address the state’s jobs crisis.
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October 20, 2015
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“The selection of Jerry Gilbert begins an exciting new chapter in the history of Marshall University.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the announcement of Jerome “Jerry” Gilbert as the 37th president of Marshall University:
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October 16, 2015
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“Everywhere I go, I see small towns and families suffering as coal production drops and our coal mines close.”
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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Sixth Circuit stays new EPA rule
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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“This derailment must serve as a warning for train companies and federal inspectors alike.”
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:
October 7, 2015
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For veterans in Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mason and Mingo counties
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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As WARN notices go out to Patriot Coal employees in West Virginia
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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