Posts Tagged Congressman Don Beyer
Congressman Beyer: NASA should be able to lease out some of its facilities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 7, 2021
A Virginia congressman is hoping that NASA might be able to raise some extra money to help fund infrastructure on Wallops Island. Michael Pope reports.
Beyer Legislation Seeks to Educate About New Number for Suicide Prevention Hotline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 11, 2021
For years, suicide prevention advocates have been pressing for a three digit telephone number that could serve as a hotline to save lives. Now, one Virginia congressman has a bill to help make it a reality. Michael Pope reports.
Unemployment Benefits: What Happens after the Pandemic?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 7, 2020
Congressman Don Beyer (Credit: United States Congress / Wikimedia Commons)
Unemployment insurance is temporary, and it’ll eventually run out. That’s why one Virginia congressman is trying to expand it, although not everywhere all in the same way. Michael Pope explains.
Despite Impeachment, Congressman Beyer is Finding Success With Animal Testing Bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 17, 2019
Washington may be bitterly divided over impeachment. But, the tension over President Trump is also providing an opportunity for bipartisan action against animal testing. Michael Pope reports.
Beyer and Other House Democrats Are Pushing Ranked Choice Voting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 23, 2019
Should voters have more choices when they are at the polls? One Virginia congressman wants to create a new system of ranked choice voting. Michael Pope reports.
Congressman Beyer: IRS Needs Additional Funding to Track Down Tax Evaders
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 14, 2019
Tax season is upon us, and that means officials at the Internal Revenue Service are working overtime this time of year. But, one Virginia congressman worries that the IRS isn’t getting the funding it needs. Michael Pope reports.
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