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- Who In The House Is Calling For Impeachment? June 19, 2019House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposes launching an impeachment probe now, arguing it's divisive and requires overwhelming public support. But a growing segment of her caucus is calling for it.
- When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Coworkers, Patients' Health May Suffer June 19, 2019A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around coworkers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious, it may be dangerous.
- Hope Hicks Testifies On President Trump's Potential Obstruction Of Justice June 19, 2019The former Trump aide's appearance before the Judiciary Committee is the first time an official from the White House agreed to show up. But Democrats say she is not answering their questions.
- Fed Ponders When To Cut Interest Rates June 19, 2019There's an unusual air of suspense surrounding the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with the possibility that the central bank could cut rates for the first time in nearly 11 years.
- Hong Kong's Leader Backpedaled, But Here's Why The Opposition Movement Continues June 19, 2019Under a "one country, two systems" policy, Hong Kong is connected to China but with its own legal protections. Protesters view the extradition bill as a threat to that arrangement.
- Who In The House Is Calling For Impeachment? June 19, 2019
- From BBC News
- Tory leadership race: Candidates await third vote result June 19, 2019One more MP will be eliminated from the race, as Dominic Raab backs Boris Johnson for No 10.
- Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after imam's tweets emerge June 19, 2019Abdullah Patel's controversial tweets have led to him being suspended by his employer and his mosque.
- MH17: Four charged with shooting down plane over Ukraine June 19, 2019The Malaysia Airlines jet was hit by a missile over Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people.
- Spider dropped on driver before crash which killed boy, 11 June 19, 2019The fatal head-on crash happened as a mother drove her two children to school, an inquest hears.
- Lightning strikes over Kent and Sussex caught on camera June 19, 2019People in Kent and Sussex captured footage of lightning in the skies in the wake of torrential rain.
- Tory leadership race: Candidates await third vote result June 19, 2019
