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- Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law August 24, 2017U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos issued the injunction, writing that changes did not "fully ameliorate" the law's "discriminatory intent." She had struck down the original law in 2014.
- For Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, Offensive Against ISIS Presents New Dangers August 24, 2017An Amnesty International report depicts the terrors faced by the Syrian civilians trapped by ISIS fighters. Among those terrors: errant airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition pushing to liberate them.
- Washington Declares Open Season On Escaped Aquaculture Salmon August 24, 2017State wildlife officials have asked the public to catch as many of the non-native Atlantic salmon as they can after an estimated 5,000 escaped from an aquaculture farm.
- Justice Department Narrows Request For Visitor Logs To Inauguration Protest Website August 23, 2017Dropping a request for some 1.3 million IP addresses, the Trump Administration says its will instead focus "on evidence of the planning coordination and participation in a criminal act."
- #HappyBirthday: Quintessential Twitter Feature Turns 10 August 23, 2017Originally envisioned as a method of organization, the hashtag has gone from an obscure idea to an indelible part of our communication landscape.
- Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law August 24, 2017
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- Middle-aged told to walk faster August 23, 2017Health officials warn falling activity rates as people age are putting their health at risk.
- Dutch gig cancelled over terror tip-off August 23, 2017A Spanish van carrying gas canisters is found, after the concert is called off following an alert.
- UK government to investigate impact of overseas students August 23, 2017The Home Office is to launch a study into the impact on the labour market, as migration figures are released.
- Donald Trump softens tone to urge 'a new unity' August 23, 2017The US president's conciliatory message contrasts sharply with his raucous rally the night before.
- Confederate statues covered in Charlottesville August 23, 2017The city council voted to shroud the American Civil War monuments after an angry meeting.
- Middle-aged told to walk faster August 23, 2017
