CAPITO, MANCHIN ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $23 MILLION IN USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS, GRANTS

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U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $23,367,889 in rural housing loans and community development grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

"West Virginia's rural housing, drinking water, and waste water infrastructure needs are unique to the rest of the country, which is why loans and grants like these are so critical for people across our state," Senator Capito said. "The USDA funding announced today will ultimately increase West Virginians' access to safe, affordable housing, and reliable drinking water and waste water services, while also making key investments in projects that will strengthen our rural communities."

"Investing in West Virginia's rural communities will support regional economies and create jobs while also boosting the entire state economy. This USDA funding is great news for the Mountain State and will help ensure affordable housing, business development, update water infrastructure and more for West Virginians. I will always advocate for our rural communities, and I will continue to push for opportunities that boost economic development," Senator Manchin said.

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