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Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants Program has approved a loan of $150,000 and a grant of $122,000 to South Lake Water Association, Inc. located in Sledge, Mississippi.
The Standing Joint Congressional Redistricting Committee met early today and adopted the proposed Congressional Map. I am deeply concerned about the map that the committee adopted. In reflection, the current Congressional map adopted in 2011 and drawn by the Supreme Court is a fairer map.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $578,629 in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force funds to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $76,912 in Project Safe Neighborhood funds to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $242,496 in grant funds through the Office of Justice Program to Mississippi Department of Human Services. These funds will be used to promote the safety and security of the youth and staff at Oakley Youth Development Center.
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funds to the following:
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(Washington D.C.) – United States Congressman Bennie Thompson voted for the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation action to bring down the everyday costs that burden Mississippi families. This landmark legislation creates good paying jobs, cuts middle class taxes, and lowers the costs of health care, childcare, and family care to be fully paid for by holding the wealthiest few and biggest corporations liable to pay their fair share.
Build Back Better Act impact on Mississippi:
(Washington D.C.) – Congressman Bennie Thompson announces the City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive $20,000,000 from the United States Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant Program to help rebuild Medgar Evers Boulevard.
"These dollars can assist the City of Jackson in addressing their infrastructure needs. I look towards acquiring additional funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act."