May 28 2004

Graham Announces $579,000 in Research Grants for MUSC

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 has been awarded three grants for over $579,000. The money will be used to support medical research. MUSC will receive $365,000 to conduct blood disease research, $141,400 for digestive disease and nutrition research, and $73,000 for cancer cause and prevention research. “South Carolina’s colleges and universities are on the cutting edge of medical research,” said Graham. “The work they do helps improve and save lives.” The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ####

May 28 2004

South Carolina Awarded $44 Million from HUD

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded South Carolina $44 million in grant money for fiscal year 2004. The awards consist of $27.82 million for the Community Development Block Grant Program; $13.45 million for the HOME Investment Partnership Program; $1.44 million for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program; and $1.38 million for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program.
  • The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) develops viable communities and provides housing and a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate income households.
  • The HOME Investment Partnership Program creates affordable housing for low-come households. It allows communities to design and implement strategies tailored to their own needs and priorities.
  • The Emergency Shelter Grant Program provides funds for the rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelter for the homeless and for homeless prevention activities.
  • The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program addresses the housing needs of low-income persons diagnosed with AIDS.
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May 26 2004

Graham Announces $7.8 Million for Community Health Centers in Little River and Ridgeland

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the Little River Medical Center in Little River will receive a $1.772 million grant and Beaufort-Jasper Comprehensive Health Services in Ridgeland will receive a $6.042 million grant. The funds will be used to provide comprehensive primary and preventive health care services to the medically underserved population in the communities. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ####

May 26 2004

Graham Announces $100,000 in Federal Funds for Lake City

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Lake City will receive a $50,000 grant and a $50,000 loan to help purchase a 75-foot ladder truck for the Lake City Fire Department. The Department does not currently have a ladder truck. “Firefighters risk their lives everyday to protect South Carolinians,” said Graham. “They deserve the best equipment money can buy. This new truck will allow the Lake City Fire Department to better serve the businesses and residents of the city.” The grant and loan were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ####

May 25 2004

Graham Announces $248,000 Grant for Lander University

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Lander University will receive a $248,525 grant to support the university’s Montessori program. The funds will be used for several purposes including:
  • an increase in the number of low-income children served by the preschool program;
  • adding elementary certification to the Montessori Teacher Education Program;
  • collaborating with local school officials in establishing a Montessori magnet school; and
  • conducting research on the effectiveness of Montessori education for kindergarten and elementary-aged children.
The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. ####

May 25 2004

Graham Announces $822,000 in Federal Funds for Town of Chesterfield

Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the town of Chesterfield will receive a $617,000 grant and a $205,900 loan for water and waste disposal improvements. The funds will be used to bring Chesterfield’s waste disposal facility into compliance with new DHEC regulations. The money will aid the town in correcting problems associated with dissolved oxygen, OD5 and ammonia levels currently not in compliance. The grant and loan were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ####

May 24 2004

Graham Reaction to Presidential Address

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 on President Bush’s address to the nation. “I strongly believe the President’s decision to address the nation provides clarity and details regarding the transformation of Iraq. It was extremely helpful and comes at a critical time. “It is now time for Iraqis to become stakeholders in their own future. The President’s efforts to bring that about, beginning June 30th, are sound and will signal the beginning of a new Iraq. America’s blood and treasure will still be required, but the President’s plan spreads the burden and opportunity to a larger group. “The President’s call on the United Nations to play a larger role is appropriate and our key allies in NATO can be extremely supportive of efforts to transform Iraq. The combination of international assistance empowering Iraqis to determine their own future and a continued American presence to provide security is the essence of the President’s plan. If executed properly, it can be a winning combination to secure a peaceful democratic Iraq out of the ashes of a brutal dictatorship. “The President’s transformation plan not only empowers Iraqis to set their own destiny, it requires it. “The Iraqi people must be willing to sacrifice for their own freedom. Without that willingness, efforts to bring democracy to Iraq will fail. Americans know from first-hand experience that to secure and maintain freedom requires constant sacrifice and unwavering resolve. Those are qualities we all hope to see exhibited by a free, democratic Iraq. “The President is right that insurgents and foreign fighters will increase their efforts to destabilize Iraq. Unfortunately, it may get worse before it gets better. The terrorist’s worst nightmare is the ballot box where the Iraqi people can freely express themselves about their future.” ####

May 21 2004

Graham Announces $1.79 Million to Fight Violence Against Women

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 Department of Public Safety will receive a $1.79 million grant to combat violence against women. South Carolina ranks first in the nation in the number of women who are murdered by men. The STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant program promotes a coordinated approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violent crimes against women. The STOP Program encourages the development and strengthening of effective law enforcement, prosecution strategies, and victim services. The Department of Public Safety must allocate at least 30 percent of the funds to nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs; 25 percent to law enforcement; 25 percent to prosecution; and 5 percent to the courts. The remaining 15 percent may be awarded at the Department’s discretion. “Violence against women is a real problem in South Carolina,” said Graham. “These funds will help assist victims and bring criminal offenders to justice.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. ####

May 18 2004

Graham Announces $6.9 Million for Criminal Justice System

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 Department of Public Safety will receive a $6.94 million grant to assist state and local governments implementing programs improving the criminal justice system. In South Carolina, the funds will be used for statewide crime and drug control activities including providing personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems. Funds may be used for prevention projects and innovative initiatives aimed at crime and drug control. The grant requires special emphasis be placed on controlling violent and drug-related crime and offenders, and on fostering multi-jurisdictional and multi-state efforts to support national drug-control policies. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. ####

May 17 2004

Graham Statement on Fifty Year Anniversary of Brown v. Board Supreme Court Ruling

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 on the fifty-year anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling. “Fifty years have passed since the historic Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education declared separate but equal unconstitutional. Ensuring that our public schools are open to everyone is a great equalizer in America. “I will soon be turning 49 and I know that having an integrated school system has enriched my generation by allowing all of us in South Carolina to learn, socialize, and compete together in a public school setting. “The brave men and women who fought to end the segregation of public schools have done a great service to South Carolina and our nation. It is appropriate they be honored and all of us should commit ourselves to build upon their legacy.” #####
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