Posts Tagged Congressman Bobby Scott
Congressman Scott is hopeful his union legislation can move forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023
Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott is about to launch a new effort to protect the right to organize. And, as Michael Pope reports, it has Republican support.
Congressman Bobby Scott reflects on his time as House Education and Labor Committee chair
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2022
When Republicans take control of Congress, one Virginia lawmaker will lose a key leadership position. Michael Pope reports.
U.S. House to Consider Scott Legislation Updating Labor Laws This Week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 8, 2021
The House of Representatives will consider a major piece of union legislation this week – a bill introduced by a senior member of the Virginia delegation. Michael Pope reports.
Police Reform with Representatives Bobby Scott and Donald McEachin
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 26, 2020
For the only two African American members of the Commonwealth’s delegation in Congress, the House passage of policing reform last evening was personal. Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
VCU Shows Congress How Intrusive Advising Can Help Achieve Equity in Higher Ed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 19, 2019
Tomika LeGrande is vice provost for strategic enrollment management at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Are colleges and universities in Virginia equitable? Or should the federal government be doing more to achieve racial and income equity? Michael Pope has this report from Capitol Hill.
Congressman Scott is Trying to Defend Free or Reduced-Price School Lunches
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2019
One Virginia congressman is fighting against the Trump administration’s efforts to limit free or reduced-price lunches in public schools. Michael Pope reports.
Congressman Scott Wants to Eliminate Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 21, 2019
Should older workers have a higher burden to prove age discrimination? One Virginia congressman says no, and he’s moving forward with a bill to do something about it. Michael Pope reports.
School Discipline Disparities Get Attention on Capitol Hill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 30, 2019
Democrats in Congress are pushing back against a Trump administration directive on racial disparities in student discipline. And, a Virginia congressman is leading the charge. Michael Pope reports.
Congressman Bobby Scott Leading School Infrastructure Effort
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2019
Now that Democrats have taken control of the House of Representatives, Tidewater-area Congressman Bobby Scott has become chairman of a key committee. And, he’s using that position to help high-poverty schools. Michael Pope has details.
In Potential New Leadership Role, Scott Planning to Join Fight for 15
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2018
As Democrats plan to take control of the House of Representatives, one Virginia congressman is poised to control a key committee. And he’s already making plans for what he wants to do in that position. Michael Pope reports.
House Passes Goodlatte Bills to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities and Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 30, 2017
Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte of Roanoke says its time to crack down on undocumented immigrants and sanctuary cities. (Credit: AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
In Washington, the House of Representatives voted in favor of two immigration bills introduced by U.S Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-Roanoke). The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act passed 228 to 195, with three Democrats voting in favor and seven Republicans vote against. Kate’s Law passed 257 to 167, with 24 Democrats voting in favor and only one Republican voting against. Members of the Virginia delegation voted along party lines. Michael Pope has details.
Is Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott Eyeing a Senate Seat?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2016
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Virginia Beach Congressman Bobby Scott is stepping up his fundraising efforts and forming a new political action committee. It’s the clearest sign yet that he’s angling for the Senate seat that might be vacated by Tim Kaine if he becomes vice president. Michael Pope reports.
Five Billion Dollar Proposal to Tackle Largest Youth Incarceration Rate in World
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 27, 2016
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Many young people are disconnected from school and work, a situation that some say can lead to a life of crime and prison. In Virginia Beach, for example, 20 percent of blacks age 16 to 24 are not in school and have no job. Now one Virginia congressman has a very expensive solution. Michael Pope has the story from Capitol Hill.
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