WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is continuing to demand accountability from higher education administrators who enable antisemitism on campuses. As part of Columbia University's recent reunion weekend, members of the university's Jewish community discussed antisemitism in a panel on Jewish life on ca  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke at the 85th American Legion Mountaineer Boys State closing ceremony in Weston, West Virginia and delivered remarks to the participants and their families. "I am sure each of you discovered something new about yourself as an individual, and the specific role that you play in the future of West Virginia and this great nation," Senator Manchin said in pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: On Friday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) made remarks and swore in the newly elected leaders at the Rhododendron Girls State in Elkins, West Virginia. "You all are among the brightest young women in our state and your potential is truly limitless because of your leadership skills, commitment to service, and the successes you have already achieved," Senator Manchin said in part. "It is my hope that yo  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, recently joined a group of senators - led by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) - to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of d  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will increase the healthcare workforce in Beckley and strengthen health services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Charleston, and support a West Virginia University (WVU) medical research project focused on eyesight. "I'm   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger announced today that her office has now returned more than $39 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia's Seventh District. Casework dollars are secured and returned by fighting for fair treatment for those having issues with a federal agency, program, or benefit. Spanberger's office assists Virginians with many casework concer  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: WESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, toured the West Virginia State Fire Academy and addressed campers at the National Junior Firefighter Camp. The West Virginia State Fire Academy is operated by West Virginia University (WVU) Fire Service Extension, and is host to the annual National Junior Fir  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 21, 2024, hearing entitled "The Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges Associated with Growth in Demand for Electric Power in the United States": * * * The Committee will come to order. Today we are here to discuss the opportunities, risks, and challenges associated with growth in demand for electric power in the United Stat  more