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May 17, 2013
Honoring our Nation’s Promises to its Veterans
On Memorial Day, many in the Mountain State and across our Nation spend time in somber poses – remembering those who have given their lives in behalf of our country and in the name of protecting our freedom and democracy.
May 15, 2013
Rahall Attends 32nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, Honors Families of W.Va. State Troopers
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) attended the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. West Virginia State Police Trooper Eric Michael Workman and Corporal Marshall Lee Bailey, who were killed in the line of duty last August, were recognized in the ceremony.
May 15, 2013
Rahall: FEMA Funding Awarded for Lewisburg Firefighters
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Wednesday announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded funding to the Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department for firefighter safety.
May 14, 2013
Rahall Statement on DOJ Investigation into IRS
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Tuesday released the following statement in response to the U.S. Justice Department's announcement that it has begun a criminal investigation into IRS scrutiny of certain tax-exempt groups.
May 14, 2013
Rahall Introduces Legislation to Rein in EPA; Return Fairness to Permitting Process
U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is reintroducing legislation that would prevent the EPA’s overreach in the Clean Water Act permitting process which is threatening the future of coal mining jobs and communities throughout Appalachia. Rahall is joined by U.S. Representative John Mica (R-FL) in introducing the bipartisan bill.
May 10, 2013
Rahall Statement on FAA Contract Towers Decision
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement Friday following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to continue funding contract air traffic control towers at the nation’s airports through September 30, 2013:
May 10, 2013
Rahall Statement for Mother’s Day
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement Friday in honor of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12th:
May 9, 2013
Celebrating Trains in our State and Nation
In May, National Train Day serves to remind us that just as trains have helped fuel our Nation's history, they are poised to help forge our future.
May 3, 2013
Rahall: Successful Drug Courts Cost Effective in Substance Abuse Fight
Addressing graduates of Logan County’s Drug Court, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Friday lauded the State's drug court programs in the fight against the epidemic of prescription drug abuse.
May 3, 2013
Rahall Announces Funding for Homeless Housing Assistance
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Friday announced the Greenbrier County Housing Authority has been awarded more than $155,000 to offer permanent supportive housing for disabled homeless individuals and families.