Unemployment Drops, Economy Remains StrongThe latest economic reports should come as welcome news to all Americans. For three consecutive years, the economy has grown at a robust average of 4 percent. In addition, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed above 12000.00, the highest recorded point in American history."
Medicare Signup Begins November 15thLast month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the details for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans that will be available to seniors in 2007. The average monthly premium in 2007 will be $24 the same as the 2006 average. "
Whitfield Recognized as "Friend of the Farm Bureau"Recognized for his strong support of farmers and the agriculture industry in Kentucky, U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield was named a Friend of the Farm Bureau by the Kentucky Farm Bureau at a presentation in Hopkinsville on Thursday.
Whitfield Hails Signing of Secure Fence ActU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield on Thursday issued the following statement on H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which President Bush signed into law this morning:
Jackson Purchase Energy Corp. Receives USDA LoanU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield on Tuesday announced that the Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation has been awarded a $2,833,000 low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Whitfield Announces $4.26 Million in Head Start Grants for First DistrictU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield announced that the Paducah Independent School District will receive a $1,201,448 grant and the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency would receive a $3,062,602 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Whitfield Introduces Bill to Help PGDP RetireesContinuing his efforts to address the concerns of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) Retirees Committee, U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield on Friday introduced legislation that will grant additional time for the PGDP retirees to have their case heard in court.
Whitfield Continues Focus on PretextingU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, on Friday continued his efforts to bring public attention to pretexting, the lying or impersonating of an individual to get access to their private records.
