Article: Representative Mollohan Champions a $35.2 Million Increase to Fund Desperately Needed Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and a $60 Million Increase for Victims of Crime

To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Cheryl ODonnell of National Network to End Domestic Violence, +1-202-543-5566 ext. 124, codonnell@nnedv.org

WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advocates from across the country recognize Representative Alan B. Mollohan (D- WV), Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, for his efforts toward increasing FY 09 funding to $435 million for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and $650 million for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).

Rep. Mollohan continues to be a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence, with special concern for rural victims said ...

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