Aug 26 2003

Graham Announces $169,000 Grant to Fight Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault will receive a $169,756 grant. The funds will be used to:
  • Increase coalition building among survivors, women of color, rural and child advocacy groups;
  • Finalize the development of a statewide domestic violence needs assessment tool;
  • Develop standards for domestic violence member groups;
  • Provide training for new and current domestic violence and sexual assault program staff; and
  • Develop and conduct a conference for law enforcement professionals on domestic violence and sexual assault.
“Domestic violence and sexual assault are devastating crimes,” said Graham. “We must punish the offenders and offer support to victims.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. ####

Aug 26 2003

Graham Announces $2.8 Million for MUSC Children’s Research Center

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Medical University of South Carolina will receive a $2,854,000 grant to help complete construction on a children’s research center. The center is a multi-disciplinary research facility focusing on childhood diseases. “The medical research done in South Carolina is on the cutting edge and helps improve lives throughout the country,” said Graham, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the U.S. Senate. “I am proud of MUSC for the work they do to aid children’s health.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ####

Aug 26 2003

Graham Announces $169,000 Grant to Fight Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault will receive a $169,756 grant. The funds will be used to:
  • Increase coalition building among survivors, women of color, rural and child advocacy groups;
  • Finalize the development of a statewide domestic violence needs assessment tool;
  • Develop standards for domestic violence member groups;
  • Provide training for new and current domestic violence and sexual assault program staff; and
  • Develop and conduct a conference for law enforcement professionals on domestic violence and sexual assault.
“Domestic violence and sexual assault are devastating crimes,” said Graham. “We must punish the offenders and offer support to victims.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. ####

Aug 22 2003

Graham Announces $306,000 Grant for Donaldson Center

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Donaldson Center in Greenville will receive a $306,000 grant to acquire equipment for a new air traffic control tower. “Airport infrastructure improvements directly benefit South Carolina’s economy,” said Graham. “State of the art facilities at our airports encourage business investment and promote economic growth.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. ####

Aug 20 2003

Graham Announces a $270,000 Grant for Lancaster Airport

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Lancaster County-McWhirter Field has been awarded a $270,000 grant for airport improvements. The funds will allow the airport to acquire land for the protection of the Runway 6 approach surface. “Airport improvements help improve passenger safety and make Lancaster County more attractive for business investment and economic development,” said Graham. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Aug 19 2003

Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement from Kuwait City, Kuwait. Graham was meeting with U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremmer of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad when a truck bomb exploded at the United Nations Headquarters. “The people who were murdered today lost their lives trying to make the world a better place. The best way to honor their memory is to press on and complete their work. The greatest danger is to allow terrorist organizations to stop efforts to bring freedom and democracy to this troubled land. “We are being measured by the forces of evil and they are asking, ‘Will America keep spending money and are they willing to risk lives?’ The answer, in my opinion, has to be yes. “The young men and women serving throughout this region make me proud to be an American and I have great confidence in their abilities. We should all keep them in our prayers. We must also continue to press on to see the job through.” #####

Aug 18 2003

Graham Announces $2.98 Million Federal Award for Orangeburg County Water Company

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Bull Swamp Rural Water Company in North has been awarded a $1.32 million grant and will receive a $1.65 million loan for infrastructure upgrades. The funds will be used to construct a new 250,000 elevated storage tank to assist in increasing pressure. Additionally, the funds will pay for the extension of several water lines, as well as two connections of the existing lines to relieve low pressure and provide for reasonable growth. “These improvements will not only enable Bull Swamp to better serve its existing customers, but also will increase the attractiveness of the area for future economic development,” said Graham. The grant and loan have been awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ####

Aug 18 2003

Graham Announces $1.76 Million Federal Loan for Valley Public Service Authority

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Valley Public Service Authority in Gloverville has been awarded a $1.76 million loan for water infrastructure improvements. The funds will be used to upgrade existing 2 inch and 4 inch waterlines to 8 inch and 12 inch lines. It will also be used to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank and well at the tank site. This project will eliminate low pressure, provide back-up capacity to the existing well, and add additional water storage. “These funds will enable Valley Public Service Authority to provide better service to their customers and make the area better suited for future economic growth,” said Graham. The loan is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ####

Aug 14 2003

Graham Announces Loans for Marlboro Electric Cooperative and York Cooperative

Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced Marlboro Electric Cooperative in Bennettsville and York Cooperative, Inc. in York received a combined total of $30 million in loans today. The loans will assist them in their efforts to serve new customers, add new distribution lines, and make improvements to their systems. Marlboro Electric Cooperative, Inc. The utility, which services Dillon and Marlboro counties, has been approved for a $12 million U.S. Treasury rate loan. The loan, which is to be paid back over the next 35 years, will allow the utility to serve 1,280 new customers, construct 141 miles of new distribution lines, and make other system improvements. York Cooperative, Inc. The utility, which services Cherokee, Chester, Lancaster, and York counties, has been approved for an $18 million U.S. Treasury rate loan. The loan, to be paid back over the 30 years, will allow the utility to serve 1,720 new customers, construct 102 miles of new distribution lines, and make other system improvements. “The energy needs of our state and nation continue to grow,” said Graham. “It’s important our utilities have the necessary infrastructure in place to ensure we meet our future energy needs.” The loans were made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. #####
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