WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) released the following statement on his opposition to H.R. 4, House Democrats' so-called "Voting Rights Act." "H.R. 4, the so-called "Voting Rights Act" is a Democrat power grab which nationalizes election law and attacks the constitutional framework created by our Founding Fathers," said U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05). "Biden's Department of Justice is lying about t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded a $267,500 grant for waterline replacement in Dickenson County. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "Today's award of $267,500 will support a major upgrade to the water systems in Dickenson County. "Water infrastructure is crucial for the communities in the Ninth District, and I am pleased to see these funds a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $500,000 to the town of Pulaski for the adaptive reuse of the historic Calfee Training School. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "This grant of $500,000 will help support the reconstruction and repurposing of the historic Calfee Training School. "The completion of this project will provide space for a variety o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today announced a $51,592 grant to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for Phase One of the Critz, Virginia Community Enhancement Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "I am pleased that this grant of $51,592 will serve as seed money for the planning and development of the proposed community center in C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2021: Congressman David McKinley voted against a massive budget resolution that would lead to $3.5 trillion in immediate spending and trillions in tax hikes. "This plan is grossly irresponsible and would harm West Virginia families and the country as a whole," said McKinley. "This Bernie Sanders-designed tax and spending scheme would increase the debt, impose a massive tax increase on mil  more

HENRICO, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Aug. 25, 2021: * * * U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Defense's authorization of Fort Pickett to temporarily house and support Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants, their families, and other at-risk individuals. "This afternoon, our office received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Defense that Fort   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV-01) and Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02), members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure urging action to improve Medicare beneficiary access to affordable medicines and enhance ma  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that Aaron Sporck, the longest serving staff member and current Director of Economic Development for Senator Capito, will be leaving for a new opportunity outside the government. With Sporck's departure, Bill Bissett, who currently serves as the President and CEO of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Com  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) authorization of Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Pickett U.S. Army Base to temporarily house Afghan allies: "I'm immensely proud Virginia is leading the way in supporting U.S. personnel, Afghan   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced that West Virginia schools and libraries can expect to receive $48,189,817 to purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers and broadband connections for students, staff and library visitors, pending final review of the applications by the FCC. This funding was authorized in the American Rescue Plan earlier this year and included k  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,953,098 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for two airport improvement projects in Martinsburg and Morgantown. "West Virginia's airports play a key role in growing our local economy," Senator Capito said. "It's   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $342,869 from the U.S. Department of Education to Concord University to create a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS). This center will work to increase Veteran enrollment, improve Veteran academic success and incre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to West Virginia's Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, which provides states with funding and flexibility to help Medicaid beneficiaries, including the elderl  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the Fayette County Family Resource Network's eligibility to receive up to $125,000 through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This funding is made available through the White House Office of National Drug Control Po  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,953,098 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for two airport improvement projects in Martinsburg and Morgantown. "West Virginia airports are critical to our state economy. They open the door for tourists to visit our wild and wonderful state and provide hubs f  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $342,869 from the U.S. Department of Education to Concord University to create a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS). This center will work to increase Veteran enrollment, improve Veteran academic success and increase Veter  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to West Virginia's Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, which provides states with funding and flexibility to help Medicaid beneficiaries, including the elderl  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the Fayette County Family Resource Network's eligibility to receive up to $125,000 through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. This funding is made available through the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) an  more