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Congressman Thompson: FEMA Disaster Contracting Needs Reform

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security together with all Committee Democrats introduced legislation to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct past performance reviews of a vendor before awarding a disaster contract valued at $1 million or more.

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Vela Announces Introduction of the Border and Ports Security Act

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $170,600 Awarded to Grenada County

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded a grant in the amount of $84,500 through the Rural Business Development Program and $86,100 through the Community Facilities Program to the Grenada County Board of Supervisors.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $110,651 Awarded to North Central Planning and Development District

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development/ Rural Business Development Program has awarded a grant in the amount of $110,651 to the North Central Planning and Development District.

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Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $30,000 Awarded to Town of Vaiden

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 through the Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Program to the Town of Vaiden.

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $37,162 Awarded to NSLC Southern, Inc. to Make Improvements to Lumber Mill Lighting System

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $19,100 Awarded to the Town of Crenshaw

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development/ Communities Facilities Grant Program has awarded a grant in the amount of $19,100 to the Town of Crenshaw. The Rural Development funds will be used to purchase a bush hog and tractor for the town of Crenshaw.

For additional information contact Mayor Oscar Barlow at 662-382-5234.

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Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $1.5 Million Awarded to Delta Regional Authority

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development/ Delta Health Care Services Grant Program has awarded a grant in the amount of $1.5 Million to Delta Regional Authority.