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October 20, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development has awarded $102,145 in Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant funds to the following:

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October 15, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $935,065 in funds to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

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October 5, 2020

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has awarded $624,496 in grant funds to the South Central Community Action Agency through the Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) Program.

September 30, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Education Revised Final Fiscal Year 2020 Title 1 Allocations to the following:

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September 29, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $199,955 to Jackson State University under the Rehabilitation Long-term Training- Rehabilitation Counseling Program.

September 22, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $354,923 in funds to State of Mississippi Agencies and local governments.

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September 22, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $6,221,020 under FY 20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program to Grenada Railroad, LLC. The project includes upgrades and repairs from Grenada to Canton, Mississippi.

September 22, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofEducation has awarded $200,590 under the Parent Training and Information Centers Program to Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Jackson, Mississippi.

September 22, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofEducation has awarded $200,590 under the Parent Training and Information Centers Program to Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Jackson, Mississippi.

September 18, 2020

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $2,749,002 in funds to State of Mississippi Agencies.

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