Posts Tagged Bob Goodlatte
Ben Cline Wins 6th District Seat
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2018
Republican Ben Cline gives his victory speech in Roanoke Tuesday evening. (Credit: Nick Gilmore / RADIO IQ)
Virginia’s 6th Congressional District has been represented by a Republican for more than two decades. And, as Nick Gilmore reports, that trend will continue with a new face.
Goodlatte Music Legislation Unanimously Passes House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2018
Congressman Bob Goodlatte may be on his way out of Congress. But he’s not ready for his swan song yet. Michael Pope reports.
Goodlatte Legislation Seeks to Modernize Music Industry
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2018
Credit: Brandon Giesbrecht / Flickr
Members of Congress are about to take up a bill from Congressman Bob Goodlatte this week that might end up being a revolutionary change to the music business. Michael Pope has the story.
House Rejects Goodlatte Balanced Budget Amendment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 12, 2018
Credit: Rog Cogswell / Creative Commons
Critics of Washington spending say something needs to be done to reign in the excess, and one Virginia Congressman is pushing for a new constitutional amendment to make it happen.
Michael Pope has the story.
Before Leaving Congress, Goodlatte Will Again Attempt to Pass Balanced Budget Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2018
Since the Great Depression, budget deficits have been the norm in Washington. That’s created a federal debt north of $21 trillion dollars. Now, one Virginia congressman is hoping to change that. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Lawmaker Asking for Complete Overhaul of U.S. Tax Code
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 9, 2016
Credit: United States Congress
One Virginia congressman is hoping to throw the entire U.S. tax code in the trash can and start over. Michael Pope reports from Capitol Hill.
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From NPR News- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018Rep. Bruce Poliquin's lawsuit claims the state's ranked-choice voting law violates the U.S. Constitution because the candidate who gets the most votes may not ultimately be declared the winner.
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- How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart November 13, 2018Amazon means shopping. But it also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?
- Facing Defeat, Maine Republican Sues To Block State's Ranked-Choice Voting Law November 13, 2018
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- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018Theresa May is speaking to senior ministers one-to-one ahead of a special cabinet on Wednesday.
- California fires: Winds propel fires as death toll rises November 13, 2018Firefighters are battling deadly blazes in the north and south of the US state.
- Ilford crossbow death: Man charged with pregnant woman's murder November 13, 2018Sana Muhammad's baby was born shortly after she was fatally attacked in her east London home.
- Man pushed into London traffic after 'exchange of words' November 13, 2018The victim was almost hit by a minicab after being shoved by another pedestrian in central London.
- Wages show fastest rise in almost a decade November 13, 2018Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.
- Brexit: UK and EU 'agree text' of draft withdrawal agreement November 13, 2018
