Posts Tagged Bobby Scott
The Future of Congressman Scott’s Effort to Raise the Minimum Wage is Unclear
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 16, 2019
Congressman Bobby Scott
The House of Representatives is set to vote this week on raising the minimum wage. And, Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott is leading the charge. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Lawmakers Take Sides on Recent Religious Freedom Ruling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2019
A recent Supreme Court decision upended how courts view religious freedom, making it possible for corporations to deny certain health services to female employees based on a religious exemption. Now, two Virginia Congressman are now heavily involved in the debate. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Democrats Seem Likely to Take on New Leadership Roles in Congress
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2018
Congressman Bobby Scott, who will likely become the next chairman of the Education Committee. (Credit: US Congress)
Now that Democrats have taken control of the House, Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation are about to take on a new and more significant role in the next Congress. Michael Pope reports.
Bobby Scott Leads as Potential Senate Pick, Although Campaign Finance Could Be Stumbling Block
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2016
Credit: United States Congress
Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott is ramping up his presence on Capitol Hill, appearing at a Hillary Clinton campaign event this week and sending new fundraising emails. Michael Pope has this look at his campaign finance record.
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From NPR News- A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades October 15, 2021The Christchurch City Council will end its contract with Ian Brackenbury Channell, reportedly the world's only state-appointed wizard. The "Wizard of New Zealand" has had a long and unique career.
- A Capitol Police officer is accused of telling a Jan. 6 suspect to hide evidence October 15, 2021Federal prosecutors have accused a U.S. Capitol Police officer of obstruction of justice for allegedly encouraging a suspect in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to hide evidence of their participation.
- Netflix fires employee as internal conflicts over latest Dave Chappelle special grow October 15, 2021The company alleges that the employee leaked confidential information outside the company. Netflix employees have planned a walkout over transphobic comments made in Chappelle's new special.
- La Niña is coming. Here's what that means for winter weather in the U.S. October 15, 2021The climate pattern known as La Niña generally brings winters that are drier and warmer than usual across the southern U.S. and cooler and wetter in the northern part of the country.
- 'Sprinklegate' sinks a U.K. bakery's top sellers after topping is found to be illegal October 15, 2021"It is HIGHLY unlikely that we will find any legal sprinkles that we will use as a replacement," says Rich Myers, owner of the Get Baked bakery in Leeds. "I am extremely passionate about sprinkles."
- A New Zealand city is taking its official wizard off the payroll after over 2 decades October 15, 2021
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- Sir David Amess: Conservative MP stabbed to death October 15, 2021A 25-year-old man, said by a government source to be a British national, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November October 15, 2021Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.
- Afghanistan: Suicide attack hits Kandahar mosque during prayers October 15, 2021Explosions at a Shia mosque in Kandahar kill more than 30 people during Friday worship.
- Investigation ordered into Wolverhampton Covid lab test failings October 15, 2021A lab in Wolverhampton is suspended as 43,000 people in England and Wales are potentially affected.
- Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting October 15, 2021The senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online.
- Sir David Amess: Conservative MP stabbed to death October 15, 2021
