Congressman Clyburn introduces bill to reauthorize the HBCU Historic Preservation Program
(Columbia, SC) –South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn introduced H.R. 295 today which would reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Historic Preservation Program. In 1998 the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a study to identify historic sites and buildings on the campuses of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and determine
Congressman Clyburn announces another multi-million dollar health care grant
(Columbia, SC) –South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that South Carolina will be receiving more than $2 million from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Family Health Centers, Inc. in Orangeburg, S.C. The Family Health Centers, Inc. has six locations in Vance, Denmark, Orangeburg, Neeses, St. George and St. Matthews
Clyburn Congratulates Charlie Sifford and Other Medal of Freedom Recipients
WASHINGTON — Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement after President Barack Obama named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will be awarded at a ceremony at the White House on November 24: “I congratulate all of this year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I am especially pleased
Dear Colleague to Democratic Members and Members-Elect of the 114th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) today sent a letter to Democratic colleagues announcing his intention to run for Assistant Democratic Leader in the 114th Congress. Below is the text of the letter. Dear Democratic Colleague, Congratulations! I am looking forward to serving with you in the 114th Congress. While
Congressman Clyburn announces another multi-million dollar grant awarded to DHEC
(Columbia, SC) –South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environment Control (DHEC) will be receiving more than $2.2 million from the Department of Health and Human Services for maternal and child health services. This grant announcement comes after a September announcement where DHEC received over $4.6 million
Congressman Jim Clyburn to present a Congressional Gold Medal to Florence Resident
(Columbia, SC) – Congressman Jim Clyburn will present a Congressional Gold Medal to Florence, S.C. resident, Reverend Dr. Vandroth Backus, a Montford Point Marine. Montford Point Marines included more than 19,000 African Americans that trained at Montford Point Camp during World War II before the Armed Services were desegregated. In 2012, the 368 surviving members