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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $48,631,102 in grant funds to the following:

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will attend the promotion ceremony for Jackson, Mississippi native and Tougaloo College alumna, United States Coast Guard Captain Zeita Merchant. This event marks a historic occasion for the United States Coast Guard and is a source of immense pride for Mississippi as Capt. Merchant will become the first African American woman to achieve the rank of rear admiral in the service's nearly 234-year history.

Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) requested the United States Department of Justice to open an investigation into the disappearance of Jackson, Mississippi resident Mr. Dau Mabil.

“After receiving calls from concerned constituents, I am committed to leveraging all resources to support a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Mabil's disappearance. Therefore, I urge the Department of Justice to work with state and local officials.”