Congressman Patrick McHenry today announced that Granite Falls-based Mariner Container Corporation has received $1.6 million in federal funding to begin producing "Smart Containers" as part of a Department of Defense subcontract. Working closely with Mariner, Congressman McHenry made the request to fund the project.
Smart Containers represent a dramatic advance in shipping technology. … Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant in the amount of $8,000 to the City of Lenoir Police Department in Caldwell County.
The grant comes through the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) which helps to ensure that law enforcement and emergency responders can acquire specialized equipment and training to meet… Read more »
Congressman Patrick McHenry voted Wednesday for a measure that funds crucial programs for 10th District workers, military personnel, and veterans.
H.R. 2638 extends the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program through March 6, 2009. For workers who see their jobs sent overseas, TAA provides training and support to help them transition to new employment. A long-time supporter… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant of $51,762 to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.
The grant will go to the City of Lenoir Fire Department in Caldwell County, and comes in the seventh round of this year’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant of $58,952 to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.
The grant will go to George Hildebran Fire & Rescue in Burke County, and comes in the fifth round of this year’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first responders… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant for $199,500 to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.
The grant will go to the Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in Mitchell County, and comes in the first round of this year’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant of $81,852 to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.
The grant will go to the Cliffside Area Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in Rutherford County, and comes in the first round of this year’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry voted in favor of one of the most significant pieces of legislation to come before the 110th Congress. The supplemental appropriations bill provides funding for a new GI Bill, our troops in the field as well as an extension of unemployment benefits.
An original co-sponsor of the “Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act”, Congressman McHenry has… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard arguments for District of Columbia v. Heller, a landmark case that will have a major impact on the right to bear arms in the United States.
“The right to bear arms is a basic, fundamental right in this country. I hope the Supreme Court will take this opportunity to make clear… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) signed a petition designed to force an up or down vote on the SAVE Act, a border security and immigration enforcement bill with 141 co-sponsors that is being blocked by Democrat leadership.
“For 126 days, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat leadership have blocked, stalled, and delayed this bipartisan bill. It’s long past time the federal… Read more »
