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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Tuesday October 22, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Capito Secures Grant Funding for West Virginia Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 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.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development projects. More information on each project c  more

Icymi: Manchin Visits Huntington's Facing Hunger Food Bank, Jim's Steak And Spaghetti, Marshall Football Game
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Last week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) toured the Facing Hunger Food Bank in Huntington. Following that, Senator Manchin visited and met with patrons at Jim's Steak and Spaghetti and attended the Marshall vs. Georgia State football game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. "It's always a pleasure to be back in Huntington and see the important work being done in Southern West Virginia," said   more

Kaine, Colleagues Issue Statement Expressing Concern About the Escalation of Violence in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), senior members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following joint statement regarding the deteriorating situation in Lebanon: "Over the past few weeks, there has been a concerning escalation of violence in Lebanon, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds, the displacement of over  more

Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez, Foxx Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Remove Regulatory Burdens on Childcare Providers, Support Kids Nutrition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) introduced the Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act. The legislation will prohibit states from creating any barriers on the simple preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables for childcare facilities. Childcare providers often face restrictions on f  more