Posts Tagged Congress 2017
Russia Investigation Brings Spotlight to Virginia Senator Mark Warner
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., whose panel is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, speaks with reporters after final votes for the week. (Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite)
Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner is earning praise – and some criticism – for his handling of the Russia investigation. Matt Laslo reports from the Capitol on what the role means to Warner and the Commonwealth.
Virginia Congressman Dave Brat Pushes for Offshore Drilling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 21, 2017
In this Jan. 31, 2016 file photo, Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Menendez addresses a large rally in Asbury Park, N.J., opposing federal plans that would allow oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. The issue has come up again now that President Donald Trump is in office. (Credit: Mel Evans / AP)
Virginia Republican Dave Brat is pushing to open up Virginia’s coast to offshore oil and gas drilling. Democrats, though, say that would be terrible for the Commonwealth’s economy and they’re trying to combat the effort. Matt Laslo has details.
Here’s What Virginia’s Lawmakers are Saying About Trump’s Tax Plan
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 18, 2017
In this Wednesday, April 26th 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks at the Interior Department in Washington. Among the likely winners in Trump’s tax-cut plan is Trump himself. (Credit: AP Photo / Carolyn Kaster)
President Trump has dropped an ambitious overhaul of the nation’s tax system. As correspondent Matt Laslo reports, Virgnia lawmakers are giving the plan mixed reviews.
The Freedom Caucus: What Kind of Healthcare Would They Support?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 26, 2017
Representative Dave Brat, R-Va., a member of the House Freedom Caucus whose conservative members derailed the Republican health care bill, leaves a closed-door strategy session with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis. (Credit: AP / J. Scott Applewhite)
Congress is back in session today following a two-week break. It was right before they left that lawmakers failed to pass a repeal-and-replace bill on healthcare. Three Virginia Republicans are members of the far-right leaning House Freedom Caucus, who opposed that bill. Now that President Trump looks likely to bring healthcare back up, Matt Laslo caught up with Virginia’s Republicans to ask them what kind of legislation they could support.
Little Known Rule Could Have Chilling Effect on Virginia’s Federal Workforce
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2017
A newly reinstated rule in Congress has Democrats worried that Republicans are going to try to fire a large swath of federal workers, which could hurt the economy across the commonwealth. Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
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From NPR News- 'No Remorse': Toronto's Van Attack Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder March 3, 2021The Toronto man's lawyer argued he was autistic and therefore incapable of understanding the consequences of his actions. The judge tossed out the defense.
- Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example' March 3, 2021"We want to demonstrate that although we're not a rich country, we can do something that is humanitarian ... but at the same time is an intelligent and sound migration policy," Iván Duque tells NPR.
- 'Embarrassed' Cuomo Apologizes But Won't Resign Over Sexual Harassment Allegations March 3, 2021New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized for making people feel uncomfortable, but said he would not resign and urged people to wait for the attorney general's investigation before forming opinions.
- Senate Democrats, White House Agree To Tighter Income Limits For Stimulus Checks March 3, 2021Moderate Democrats have demanded that the $1,400 stimulus checks be targeted at low- and moderate-income people. The change, if adopted, means the House will need to vote again on the package.
- ICC Investigates Alleged Crimes In Palestinian Territories March 3, 2021The International Criminal Court's prosecutor is looking into alleged Israeli crimes in the Palestinian territories, a move that drew swift condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 'No Remorse': Toronto's Van Attack Killer Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder March 3, 2021
- From BBC News
- Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak vows to protect jobs but tax hikes loom March 3, 2021The chancellor says his Budget can rescue the Covid-ravaged economy, as UK faces highest tax burden since 1960s.
- Nicola Sturgeon 'had no reason to want to get' Alex Salmond March 3, 2021Scotland's first minister tells an inquiry that claims of a plot against her predecessor are "absurd".
- Budget 2021: Million more set to pay income tax by 2026 March 3, 2021People who get a pay rise between this April and 2026 may find themselves paying a higher rate of tax.
- Brexit: EU says UK grace period extension breaches international law March 3, 2021The latest Brexit flare up is over checks on goods to NI, which remains in the EU's single market.
- Buckingham Palace to investigate claims Meghan bullied staff March 3, 2021Buckingham Palace is "very concerned" by a report that royal staff made a complaint about the duchess.
- Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak vows to protect jobs but tax hikes loom March 3, 2021
