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- Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion July 22, 2019The changes will allow ICE officials to deport undocumented immigrants who can't prove they have been in the U.S. for more than two years, without a hearing before a judge. It takes effect Tuesday.
- 'A Small Part Of A Serious Problem': Criminals Hired As Police Officers In Alaska July 22, 2019A joint investigation by the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica found that in one town, every officer had been convicted of domestic violence within the last 10 years.
- As Manhattan DA, Morgenthau Pursued Drug Dealers And Crooked Banks Alike July 22, 2019Robert Morgenthau, the patrician lawman who a former aide said spent four decades "making mischief for people who engaged in bad conduct," died Sunday at age 99.
- Art Neville, A New Orleans Icon, Dead At 81 July 22, 2019The keyboardist and singer was the co-founder of both the Meters and the Neville Brothers died Monday — bands that took the funk and swagger of New Orleans to a much larger world.
- Thousands In Puerto Rico Seek To Oust Rosselló In Massive 'Ricky Renuncia' March July 22, 2019Hundreds of leaked chat messages showed Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his allies insulting women, gay people and even mocking victims of Hurricane Maria.
- Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion July 22, 2019
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- Carl Beech trial: 'VIP abuse' accuser guilty of false claims July 22, 2019A convicted paedophile made false allegations of murder and sexual abuse against public figures.
- Lib Dems: Jo Swinson becomes party's first female leader July 22, 2019The 39-year old says she will do "whatever its takes" to stop Brexit after defeating Sir Ed Davey.
- Iran tanker seizure: Hunt seeks European help on Gulf shipping July 22, 2019The foreign secretary wants to set up an international mission to respond to Iranian "piracy".
- Iran says it arrested CIA spies and sentenced some to death July 22, 2019Iran says it has arrested 17 spies who worked for the CIA - a claim the US categorically denies.
- Ronaldo will not face charges over alleged rape July 22, 2019The Portuguese football star will not face charges after being accused of rape in Las Vegas.
- Carl Beech trial: 'VIP abuse' accuser guilty of false claims July 22, 2019
