Press Releases

RAHALL: Strong Medicare Program Essential for Seniors

Touring two health facilities in Huntington, which provide cancer treatment and rehabilitation services to residents in southern West Virginia, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) listened to the concerns of health providers and patients and underscored his support of a strong Medicare program that seniors can depend upon.

RAHALL REMARKS AT LINCOLN COUNTY WATER PROJECT SIGNING

At the Lower Mud River water extension project partnership agreement signing ceremony, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) Monday stressed the value of federal investments in clean water to economically strengthen entire regions of the state and nation.

RAHALL: DRUG TAKE BACK DAY HELPS BATTLE Rx PILL ABUSE

U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) Monday urged southern West Virginians to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 29th, when police departments across southern West Virginia will provide locations for residents to safely drop-off their expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

Rahall Legislation Approved by House as Part of the ‘Stop the War on Coal Act’

The House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect coal mining jobs in West Virginia and rein in the EPA’s regulatory overreach with passage of the ‘Stop the War on Coal Act’. Key elements of the legislation were authored by U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall.

House Approves Rahall Language to Update FEMA Guidelines in Response to Derecho Storm

Following yesterday’s announcement that the President approved West Virginia’s appeal for Individual Assistance for those hardest hit by the June 29 Derecho storm, the House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) that would require FEMA to reassess how it evaluates requests for Individual Assistance following future disasters.

Rahall Announces $1.6 Million Federal Grant to Integrate Primary and Mental Health Services in Southern West Virginia

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) announced Friday a $1.6 million award for FMRS Health Systems, Inc., in Beckley, to integrate primary and behavioral health care services for residents in southern West Virginia.

ROCKEFELLER, MANCHIN & RAHALL FIGHT TO PROTECT GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY

Rahall: Federal Investments in Education Vital to Rural Communities

In his video remarks at the opening of the Reconnecting McDowell Fall Partner Meeting, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Thursday emphasized the need to organize education resources to aggressively pursue competitive grants in an era of no federal earmarks, and encouraged educators to fully market their programs to McDowell County families.

Rahall Announces $1Million for Lincoln County Water Project

In his on-going efforts to economically strengthen southern West Virginia communities, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) today announced $1 million in federal funds for the Alkol Waterline Extension project in Lincoln County.

Rahall Announces Federal Grant for Community College Career Training Program

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Wednesday announced a $3 million grant for New River Community and Technical College to substantially enlarge its nursing and allied health care program to transition West Virginia workers and returning veterans into high skill, high growth jobs.