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September 10, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program has received a $130,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help high school students in Cabell, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
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September 9, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) honored the life of Tuskegee Airman and Beckley resident John Watson Jr., who passed away Aug. 31 at the age of 96. Rep. Jenkins spoke on the House floor Wednesday to pay tribute to Watson’s service.
September 9, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) spoke on the House floor Tuesday in support of legislation to help provide better care for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, exposure to heroin and opioids during pregnancy.
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September 4, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Kenova Volunteer Fire Department and the Prichard Volunteer Fire Department have received Assistance to Firefighters Grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
September 4, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Verdunville Volunteer Fire Department has received a $70,762 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses for firefighters.
September 4, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Lenore Volunteer Fire Department has received a $112,058 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The money will be used to purchase personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatuses for firefighters.
August 28, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the city of Beckley and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department have each received grants from the U.S. Justice Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
August 28, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the Huntington Police Department has received a $36,299 grant from the U.S. Justice Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
The grant will be used to purchase equipment and pay for overtime. The grant program is commonly referred to as Byrne JAG grants.
August 19, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) and Marshall University announced today that the university has received a $356,946 medical research grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ National Institute on Aging.
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August 17, 2015
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) praised the creation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas’ Heroin Response Strategy, which will address heroin trafficking and addiction in Appalachia and four other regions.
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