Clyburn Statement on Passage of H.R. 1135, to Reauthorize the HBCU Historic Preservation Program
Washington, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn delivered the following statement during House debate of H.R. 1135 which would reauthorize the HBCU Historic Preservation program for seven years. The bill passed the House unanimously. (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. Speaker, as a student and former teacher of history, I have worked during my
ADVISORY: Sanders and Clyburn to Announce Act to Expand Community Health Center Funds
ADVISORY: Sanders and Clyburn to Announce Act to Expand Community Health Center Funds WASHINGTON, June 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) will announce legislation today to dramatically expand and make permanent Community Health Center funding and programs that were created in the Affordable Care Act. Who: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. James Clyburn
Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
Washington, D.C. – Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, Assistant Democratic Leader, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, Assistant Leader Clyburn wished House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and those involved in the Alexandria baseball practice shooting a complete and speedy recovery. Clyburn also called on Republicans in Congress to work with
Clyburn Statement on Second Anniversary of the Charleston Massacre
Washington, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement on the second anniversary of the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina: “In the wake of last Wednesday’s shooting, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and all the victims and their
Clyburn Statement on Army Corps of Engineers Funding
Washington, DC – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on Army Corps of Engineers Funding Announcements: “Yesterday, the Army Corps of Engineers announced its allocations of the funds provided in the omnibus appropriations bill for 2017, passed earlier this month. I am pleased that $4.66 million is included to expand
Clyburn Statement on Trump Budget Proposal
Washington, DC – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2018: “Budgets are about much more than dollars and cents. They are value statements, American values. Today Donald Trump has once again shown us where his are. He talks about improving our infrastructure,