Posts Tagged Congressman Don Beyer
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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From NPR News- NCAA Says No Championships This Fall, Except Maybe Football August 14, 2020There are not enough schools participating because of coronavirus cancellations and season postponements.
- CDC Director Warns This Fall Could Be The Worst Ever For Public Health August 14, 2020In an interview with WebMD, CDC Director Robert Redfield warned of the dual threat of the coronavirus and flu season. He urged Americans to follow COVID-19 health guidance and get the flu vaccine.
- Exclusive: After Quitting Last Year, Senior U.S. Intelligence Official Now Talks August 14, 2020Sue Gordon was in line to be acting director of national intelligence after Dan Coats quit last year. President Trump thought otherwise. Gordon now recounts her time in his administration.
- Governor Drops Lawsuit Against Atlanta Mayor Over Masks, But Fight May Not Be Over August 13, 2020Gov. Brian Kemp suggests he will wait out his existing executive order and address Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' refusal to lift her mask-wearing requirement when he signs a new one on Aug. 15.
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- NCAA Says No Championships This Fall, Except Maybe Football August 14, 2020
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- Coronavirus: France to be added to UK quarantine countries August 14, 2020
