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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Tuesday August 13, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Capito Secures CDS Award to Support Robotics Engineering Major at West Virginia University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- 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.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding to West Virginia University (WVU) to support the creation of a bachelor's major in Robotics Engineering at the university's Statler College Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering. This funding was made available through the National Aer  more

Manchin Announces 298k For Two West Virginia Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $298,303 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFGP). This funding will bolster safety measures and support first responder preparedness in Lake and Leon. "Every day our courageou  more

Miller Receives 2024 West Virginia Women in Agriculture Award at State Fair
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke at the 99th Annual West Virginia State Fair and received a 2024 West Virginia Women in Agriculture Award from the state's Department of Agriculture for her contributions to the industry. "I am thankful to have received the 2024 West Virginia Women in Agriculture Award at the West Virginia State Fair. Agriculture helps strengthen our state's economy a  more