WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Today, U.S. 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), announced funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to Wheeling Ironworkers Local 549 to expand the current ironworker apprenticeship program. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Wythe County, Virginia, a $2,737,000 grant, along with approving a $10,866,000 low-interest loan, for improvements to water and waste disposal in the county. "Water service plays a critical role in promoting public health and increasing quality of life," said Griffith. "I am pleased USDA Rural more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded $406,830 to Virginia Tech for research related to neurological disorders. "I am pleased that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded this $406,830 grant to Virginia Tech," said Griffith. "Neurological disorders affect millions of pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration transferring $1.2 billion in student loan debt to taxpayers as President Biden continues to implement his radical income-driven repayment (IDR) rule--known as "Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE)" plan: "If President Bide more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a follow-up letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding further information and action to reform the contracting process for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In August 2023, Foxx raised concerns, brought to light in two independent reports, about the need f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration's proposed rule rescinding the Trump administration's association health plan (AHP) rule: "The Biden administration continues to double down on policies that will limit choice and increase health care costs for Americans more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) presented an American flag to the Richwood High School Marching Band that was flown on the day of their performance at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in November. Congresswoman Miller also toured SMR Technologies, an aerospace company in Fenwick, West Virginia, that designs and manufactures aerospace and military defense products. "I enjoyed being reunited with the studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) toured West Virginia's first recovery High School, Bridge to Hope Academy, which is scheduled to open in 2024 as a micro-school geared towards meeting the needs of students recovering from substance abuse disorder. Congresswoman Miller also visited Roane General Hospital in Spencer, West Virginia and joined WVRC 104.7 FM for an interview segment on her visit and healthcare priorities in Congress. "I am excited to see more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today invited high school students from Virginia's Seventh District to submit original artwork for the annual Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives hold an art competition to recognize and celebrate the artistic talents of high school students from each congressional district. The winning artwork from each district is displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to swiftly finalize its proposed drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PF more PR