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- New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Ends 2020 Presidential Bid September 20, 2019The mayor of America's largest city was one of the last major candidates to enter the race, but his progressive pitch never caught on in the crowded field.
- Some 'Podunk' Town In The Middle Of Nowhere September 20, 2019"Podunk" is supposed to be bleak and isolated. But there are a few things that people who use the term might not know. For one, it really exists. For another, its history predates the United States.
- Colt Suspends Manufacture Of Controversial AR-15 For Civilian Market September 20, 2019The gun maker says it will concentrate instead on fulfilling contracts from the military and law enforcement for the semi-automatic weapon that has come for many to be associated with mass shootings,
- 'It Gets To You.' Extremism Researchers Confront The Unseen Toll Of Their Work September 20, 2019Day after day, researchers are immersed in the propaganda of ISIS and neo-Nazi factions. But there's almost no discussion of the mental toll of examining the world's most dangerous extremists.
- A Rising Generation Asserts Itself On Climate Change September 20, 2019Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, 16, is calling on young people to skip school Friday and hold rallies to demand more action against climate change.
- New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Ends 2020 Presidential Bid September 20, 2019
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- Climate strike: Thousands protest across UK September 20, 2019Schoolchildren and workers down tools and walk out of lessons, demanding "climate justice for all".
- Brexit: UK in EU talks as Juncker says deal achievable September 20, 2019The UK government says "progress" is being made, but an Irish minister warns there's still a "wide gap".
- Thomas Cook races to secure more rescue funds September 20, 2019The travel firm faces administration unless it finds another £200m demanded by bank creditors.
- Harman 'will not back down' from Commons Speaker race September 20, 2019Labour's ex-deputy leader is urged by her local party to withdraw her bid to replace John Bercow.
- Tax cuts sugar in drinks, but we still eat more September 20, 2019Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.
- Climate strike: Thousands protest across UK September 20, 2019
