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WELCH, W.Va. - November 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In remarks delivered Monday afternoon at the annual Veterans and Businessmen’s luncheon at the National Guard Armory in Welch, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) called for enhancing critical programs and support services that aid our Nation’s Veterans when they leave military service.

JENNIES CREEK, W.Va. - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- At the opening ceremony to mark the completion of two major water extension projects in the Mingo County Public Service District, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) Thursday underscored the value of infrastructure building and the role of federal investments in clean water to economically strengthen communities across the state and nation.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A West Virginia woman caring for her brother who has autism knew something was wrong when she tried to rent an apartment in Charleston from landlord Michael Corey in 2009. The landlord demanded that before he would sign a lease agreement, the woman must purchase a $1 million insurance policy to cover any damages or injuries caused by her brother and sign an agreement assuming all legal liability for her brother’s actions. In addition, the landlord required the woman to obtain a doctor’s note regarding her brother’s condition. The woman, believing she was being discriminated against, filed a fair housing complaint with HUD.

Morgantown, WV - August 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Director Bobby Lewis announced that USDA Rural Development approved a Community Facilities Grant in the amount of $20,000 for South Central Educational Development, Inc., Mercer County, WV.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Tuesday announced southern West Virginia has been awarded more than $1.4 million for homeless housing and support initiatives. “We all know what having a home means to West Virginia families. Every time a family realizes the American dream of a home, the entire community benefits, from the local neighborhood to businesses on Main Street,” said Rahall. “This funding is a wise investment that can help us rebuild our local economies and strengthen our communities.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Friday announced federal flood recovery monies for Raleigh County, enabling long-term hazard mitigation measures to move forward for homes damaged by flooding in Beaver and Fairdale.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) Tuesday announced southern West Virginia has been awarded more than $1.1 million for homeless housing and support initiatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) today announced southern West Virginia housing programs have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in grant funding for housing assistance to homeless individuals and families

PHILADELPHIA, PA - November 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the approval of a request from the state of West Virginia to extend FEMA’s temporary disaster housing program from November 15, 2010 to February 15, 2011

Morgantown, WV - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- West Virginia has a high demand for direct housing funds and USDA Rural Development is prepared to utilize funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to ensure that this demand is fully met