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Jul 10, 2012
Rahall Announces Federal Funding for Southern West Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies
U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Tuesday announced federal funding for three police departments in southern West Virginia to upgrade equipment and support law enforcement initiatives.
Jul 10, 2012
Rahall Works to Pass Veterans Disability Benefit COLA Increase
Issues: Veterans
Continuing his efforts on behalf of West Virginia’s veterans, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) late Monday worked to pass legislation in the House that provides an increase in benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities and their survivors.
Jul 9, 2012
Rahall Urges Federal Disaster Declaration
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) is working to facilitate a potential request by the State of West Virginia for a Federal disaster declaration and urging the President to use the full extent of his authorities in assisting West Virginians in recovering from the storms that left hundreds of thousands of residents without power.
Jul 6, 2012
Rahall Announces Grant for Marshall Nursing Programs
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Friday announced federal funding for Marshall University’s School of Nursing to provide loans and scholarships for graduate and post-graduate students enrolled in nursing programs.
Jul 5, 2012
ROCKEFELLER, MANCHIN AND RAHALL ANNOUNCE EXTENSION FOR ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM DEADLINE
Senators Jay Rockefeller, Joe Manchin and Congressman Nick Rahall today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency is extending the paper application deadline for the Assistance to Firefighters grant program, which provides federal funds for agencies needing critical equipment, training and other fire-fighting resources.
Jul 3, 2012
Rahall Statement on Independence Day
U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement on the eve of Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
Jul 2, 2012
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIANS***
The President has declared a Federal emergency in all 55 counties of West Virginia, in response to the severe storms on Friday, June 29, which left many southern West Virginians without access to electricity, food and water, and other basic necessities, and vulnerable to extreme temperatures. The President's action authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide emergency generators, food and water, and other equipment and supplies to alleviate the impacts of the emergency.
Jul 2, 2012
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Rahall to Tour Storm Damage in Southern West Virginia Counties
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) announced this morning he will visit communities in Raleigh, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mingo, and Monroe Counties today with the West Virginia National Guard and meet with officials in County Emergency Operations Centers for briefings and to tour damage to homes and businesses in areas hit by strong storms that swept through the region last Friday. Rahall will have media availability at Raleigh County Airport immediately following his tour.
Jul 2, 2012
RAHALL STATEMENT ON STATE OF EMERGENCY IN WEST VIRGINIA
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) Sunday issued the following statement on the state of emergency in West Virginia due to severe storm damage leaving southern West Virginians without power, water, or access to gas, food, and banking services:
Jun 29, 2012
Rahall Announces Justice Funding for City of Bluefield Law Enforcement
U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Friday announced federal funding for the City of Bluefield Police Department to upgrade equipment and support law enforcement safety.