Press Releases
August 10, 2015
Press Release
Grant to continue research into nutrients and health
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that Marshall University has received a $272,063 competitive research grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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August 3, 2015
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“Today’s announcement is another reason why we must fight the war on coal.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule on coal-fired power plants and greenhouse gases:
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July 31, 2015
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Made announcement today in Charleston
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey held a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the antitrust agreement filed by the attorney general’s Antitrust Division in the acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center by Cabell Huntington Hospital.
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July 31, 2015
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More than $2 million for Fayette County Head Start & Early Head Start
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that Fayette County Child Development has received a $2,191,416 Head Start and Early Head Start grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Fayette County Child Development provides Head Start and Early Head Start programs at no cost to Fayette County families.
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July 31, 2015
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$35,069 for the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department has received a $35,069 Fire Prevention and Safety grant from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money will be used to purchase extrication equipment for firefighters.
July 28, 2015
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Supports REINS Act to roll back federal regulations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) said on the House floor today that West Virginia can’t afford more regulations from this administration.
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July 28, 2015
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For port, maritime transportation security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and the Huntington Police Department will receive more than $400,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Port Security Grant Program.
July 23, 2015
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“Individual cities cannot be allowed to offer safe harbor to illegal immigrants contrary to federal laws.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) voted yes today to cut off federal grants for sanctuary cities – cities that refuse to turn over arrested illegal immigrants to federal authorities. Sanctuary cities pose safety risks to their citizens while providing safe harbor to those who are breaking our immigration laws.
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July 23, 2015
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$259,139 for the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department has received a $259,139 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras, self-contained breathing apparatus, hoses, nozzles and a fill station.
July 23, 2015
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$118,400 for the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department has received a $118,400 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras and self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighters.