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Sep 29 2005
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement following the confirmation of John Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. Graham is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I’m pleased Judge Roberts was confirmed today by the U.S. Senate. He is a well-qualified nominee and may be the best legal mind in the country. There’s no doubt President Bush knocked it out of the park when he selected John Roberts. I think most Americans will feel comfortable knowing he will be judging their cases on the Supreme Court. “As for the Senate, I think the body acquitted itself well during the confirmation process and upheld the best traditions of the Senate. A few months ago, I would have never believed that was possible. “As we look to the future, we should note President Clinton had two opportunities to appoint justices to the Supreme Court. He chose the general counsel of the ACLU and a Democratic staffer. Those nominees received very large bipartisan Senate votes. Like President Clinton, President Bush is going to have the same opportunity. “I hope President Bush fulfills his campaign promise and picks another well-qualified strict constructionist for the Supreme Court.” #####Sep 28 2005
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Palmetto Project, Inc. in Charleston will receive a $1,189,191 Healthy Communities Access Program (HCAP) grant. HCAP grants provide funding to public and private healthcare providers as well as social service, local government and other community-based organizations to strengthen health services for the uninsured and underinsured. The Palmetto Project is a private, non-profit initiative to put new and creative ideas to work in South Carolina. Additional information on the organization can be found on their website: http://www.palmettoproject.org. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ####Sep 28 2005
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint today announced more than $607,000 in grants to fire departments across South Carolina. “Firefighters and emergency service personnel dedicate themselves to protecting the health and safety of South Carolinians,” said Graham. “These grants help fire departments save lives by providing the means to obtain the best equipment and training available.” The Operations and Firefighter Safety Program grant may be used for training, wellness, and fitness programs; the purchase of firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment; and modifications to fire stations and facilities. The grants awarded include: Folly Beach Folly Beach Fire Department will receive $40,409. Inman New Prospect Fire Department will receive $103,357. Lancaster Bell Town Volunteer Fire Department will receive $37,972. Lancaster Fire Department will receive $108,832. Mayo Mayo Area Fire District will receive $89,290. Moncks Corner Whitesville Rural Volunteer Fire Department will receive $29,583. Neeses Neeses Volunteer Fire Department will receive $152,132. Olanta Olanta Rural Fire Department will receive $46,313. The Assistance to Firefighters grant program awards one-year grants directly to local fire departments, enhancing their ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards in the community. The program supports departments by providing them the tools and resources necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and their firefighting personnel. Grantees share in the cost of the funded project at a percentage based on the population of their respective jurisdiction. Grantees that serve jurisdictions of 50,000 or fewer residents are required to provide a non-Federal cost-share of 10 percent while grantees that serve jurisdictions of over 50,000 provide a 30 percent cost-share. The match must be in cash without the use of in-kind contributions. In addition, the maximum amount of federal funds that an applicant can be awarded is $750,000 during any fiscal year. The grants are made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ####Sep 28 2005
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced $1 million in federal funding will be used for land acquisition at Forty-Acre Rock Heritage Preserve in Lancaster County. The funding will help with the purchase of 2,459 acres to supplement the Preserve, providing a buffer and protection for numerous rare species. The funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ####Sep 27 2005
Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint cast their votes last week in favor of the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations Bill that contains more than $8.7 million for South Carolina related projects.“I am pleased that our Congressional delegation worked together to secure funding for these projects,” said Graham.
South Carolina related projects funded in the bill include:
Charleston
- $3 million for modernization of the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory
- $100,000 for research on integrated disease management strategies on livestock and crops
Clemson University
- $1.19 million to for a land use change study
- $282,000 for crop/pest interaction study
- $278,000 for peach tree short life study
Florence
- $250,000 increase in funding for swine lagoon alternatives research at the Agricultural Research Station (ARS)
- The bill provides language permitting the purchase of land by the ARS research laboratory
South Carolina Related
- $3.94 million for the Southern Shrimp Alliance
The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Bush.
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