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October 27, 2006 Congressman Barrett, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Sampson Announce Third District to Receive $280,000 for Economic Development Federal funds to boost textile employment sector - Aiken, S.C. -- U.S. Representative J. Gresham Barrett and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce David A. Sampson today presented a $280,000 Economic Development Administration (EDA) investment to the Economic Development Partnership of Aiken and Edgefield Counties, Inc. and the South Carolina Department of Commerce.  The investment will help develop a textile recovery and diversification strategy for ten South Carolina counties in the Savannah River Basin region.  ....more

September 21, 2006 Congressman Gresham Barrett wants secure borders - Washington, DC – In Congress today, Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC, 03) will vote in favor of three pieces of legislation the U.S. House of Representatives will bring to the floor for consideration that will focus on border security. If passed, the three bills; (H.R. 6095) The Immigrant Law Enforcement Act; (H.R. 6094) The Community Protection Act; and (H.R. 4830) Border Tunnel Prevention Act, will enhance border security, strengthen enforcement and ensure the safety of the American people. These bills share a common initiative with (H.R. 6061) The Secure Fence Act passed last week by the House to strengthen operational control of all borders and ports through additional physical barriers and fencing.  ....more