Posts Tagged Andrew Wheeler
A General Assembly rejection of a cabinet pick isn’t without precedent
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 15, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial pick for Cabinet secretary was rejected by lawmakers, although he’ll be sticking around as an advisor. Michael Pope reports that this has happened only one other time in Virginia history.
State Senate rejects Andrew Wheeler nomination
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is dealing with a major setback. The state Senate rejected one of his key cabinet nominees Wednesday. Michael Pope reports.
Senate Democrats could block Wheeler nomination later this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
Members of the General Assembly rarely reject a nominee for the governor’s Cabinet. But, as Michael Pope reports, lawmakers may be poised to say no to a controversial pick.
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From NPR News- Pfizer says its tweaked COVID-19 shots boost protection against the omicron variant June 25, 2022Pfizer said that tweaking its vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
- Biden signs gun safety bill into law June 25, 2022The president's signing comes just over a month after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two adults.
- With Roe v. Wade overturned, disabled people reflect on how it will impact them June 25, 2022Bodily autonomy is a principle of the disability rights movement. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, people with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected.
- Graduating Uvalde High School class remembers those killed in mass shooting June 25, 2022School officials praised the students for their strength and resilience through three COVID-19 pandemic years, three changes of principals and then the May 14 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
- The Jan. 6 committee has learned some lessons from previous televised hearings June 25, 2022The most telling testimony against the Republican former president has come from Republicans he appointed or who supported him and voted for him (and, in some cases, say they would do so again).
- Pfizer says its tweaked COVID-19 shots boost protection against the omicron variant June 25, 2022
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- PM: I will not undergo psychological transformation after poll defeat June 25, 2022Boris Johnson tells the BBC he has to distinguish between criticism that matters and that doesn't.
- What's the mood after by-election dramas? June 25, 2022The verdict of voters can't be ignored and there are challenges ahead for the UK's big political parties.
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- Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says June 25, 2022The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.
- Lauren Laverne pulls out of Glastonbury after her mother dies June 25, 2022The presenter says she is "utterly heartbroken", adding "Mam, I love you forever".
- PM: I will not undergo psychological transformation after poll defeat June 25, 2022
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