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Congressman Childers’ Statement on Senate Disaster Relief LegislationFriday, 20 November 2009 Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) released the following statement in response to Sen. Cochran’s introduction of disaster relief legislation. Over the past several months, the Congressman has been working to address the assistance needs of Mississippi producers experiencing significant crop loss due to excessive rainfall. Read more |
Congressman Childers Votes to Boost Resources for America’s Fire DepartmentsFriday, 20 November 2009 Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) voted this week to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. At a time when many North Mississippi towns and cities are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act invests in vital firefighter assistance programs that allow local fire departments to provide training, purchase equipment and vehicles, and hire personnel. Read more |
House Extends Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Unemployment BenefitsThursday, 5 November 2009 Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) joined his colleagues today in passing legislation that extends the homebuyers’ tax credit for an additional three months. Earlier this fall, the Congressman introduced legislation to extend the credit for one full year. Today’s bill, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, also provides stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits and tax relief for military families and businesses. Read more |
Congressman Childers Votes to Protect Seniors’ Access to Doctors
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) voted to preserve seniors’ access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act will permanently reform the Medicare payment system, repealing a 21 percent cut in payments to doctors scheduled to take place in January and replacing it with a stable system that protects seniors, preserves their relationship with their doctors, and promotes primary care.
Congressman Childers Announces Disaster Relief Designation for All First District Counties
Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to designate nearly all Mississippi counties – including all 24 counties in the First Congressional District – as disaster areas, providing much-needed relief to farmers suffering from significant crop losses due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The designation follows the Congressman’s urging last month for both the USDA and the State of Mississippi to act swiftly in gathering information necessary to provide farmers with this assistance.
Congressman Childers Honors Our Veterans
Washington, DC – Congressman Travis Childers (MS-01) released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: “Tomorrow, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have admirably served our country. While our brave troops are protecting our freedom around the world, it is especially important that we pay tribute to those who have served before them. We owe our nearly 210,000 living veterans in Mississippi our heartfelt appreciation for answering the call to duty and serving this nation.
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Transportation and InfrastructureTransportation and Infrastructure Increased investment in transportation infrastructure has far-reaching effects on our nation's economy, our competitiveness in the world marketplace, and the quality of life in our communities. On a daily basis, hard working Am... Read more |
