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Congressman Clyburn Announces Nearly $800,000 in Upward Bound Grants for South Carolina Colleges
Aug 31, 2007
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(Columbia, SC) – Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn today announced Claflin University, South Carolina State University, and Trident Technical College will receive a total of $797,034 in Upward Bound Math and Science grants from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds will support programs designed to strengthen the math and science skills of high school students in hopes they will pursue careers in those fields.
Congressman Clyburn Opens New Office in Columbia
Aug 24, 2007
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(Columbia, SC) – Sixth District Congressman and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today announced his Columbia office has moved to a new location. The new office is located at 1225 Lady Street, Suite 200, which is at the corner of Lady and Sumter Streets in downtown Columbia.
Congressman Clyburn Announces EdVenture Grant to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
Jul 27, 2007
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Issues: Health
(Washington, DC) – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn today announced EdVenture Museum in Columbia, South Carolina will receive a $148,739 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The South’s largest children’s museum will use the funding to develop and implement a community-based educational initiative to engage families in adopting healthier lifestyles.
Congressmen Clyburn and Brown Honor Fallen Charleston Firefighters
Jun 19, 2007
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(Washington, DC) – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn and First District Congressman Henry Brown led the U.S. House of Representatives today in a moment of silence to honor the nine fallen Charleston firefighters. They made the following statements on the floor followed by the moment of silence.
Clyburn Announces MOX Fuel Facility Funding for Savannah River Site
May 23, 2007
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Issues: Energy
(Washington, DC) – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn today announced a new MOX fuel facility at the Savannah River Site has cleared its first hurdle to secure federal funding. Today the Energy and Water Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee passed its FY ’08 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill and included $168 million for the facility that will turn weapons-grade plutonium into nuclear reactor fuel.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
May 17, 2007
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(Washington, DC) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Senior Leonard Rivers has won this year’s Sixth District Congressional Art Competition. In addition to having his artwork displayed in the halls of the Capitol, Leonard will also receive a $5,000 renewable scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. This is the first year the scholarship is being offered to each district’s Congressional Art Competition winner.
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn to Address a Joint Session of the South Carolina General Assembly
Mar 16, 2007
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(Columbia, SC) – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn today accepted an invitation to speak to a joint session of the South Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 12:30 p.m.
Congressman Clyburn Announces District Fire Department Grant
Mar 8, 2007
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(Washington, D.C.) – Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that the U.S. Fire Administration has approved a $37,354 grant for the Denmark Volunteer Fire department to assist with operations and safety development. This grant allows for the continued development of advanced techniques that will more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency personnel during fire-related incidents.
Congressman Clyburn Announces Open Nominations for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission
Jan 29, 2007
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(Washington, DC) – House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today the National Park Service and State Historic Preservation Officers will begin accepting nominations for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission on Monday, February 12, 2007. All nominations must be received by March 30, 2007.
Congressman Clyburn Announces Staff Visits to Sixth District Communities
Jan 26, 2007
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(Columbia, SC) – Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn today announced his staff will hold regular office hours throughout the district to meet with constituents. Clay Middleton has joined the staff as Low Country Area Director and will serve Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Georgetown counties. He will join Kenny Barnes and Carlton Askew in holding regular office hours in Sixth District communities.
