Posts Tagged Congressman Rob Wittman
CBO Score Could Be a Hurdle for Federal Recognition of Virginia Indian Tribes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2017
Senator Tim Kaine is working to gain federal recognition for Virginia’s Indian tribes. (Credit: AP Photo / Susan Walsh)
Virginia Indian tribes have been seeking federal recognition for decades, and they are closer now than they have ever been. But a new score from the Congressional Budget Office might be a stumbling block for moving forward. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Pompeo Won't Say Whether He Owes Yovanovitch An Apology. 'I've Done What's Right' January 24, 2020As the State Department faces ongoing questions over Marie Yovanovitch's treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells NPR, "I've defended every single person on this team."
- Pentagon Says 34 U.S. Troops Suffered Brain Injuries From Iranian Missile Strike January 24, 2020More than half the American troops diagnosed with concussions were transferred from the Iraqi base that was attacked to Germany or the U.S.
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- 'Fresh Air' Marks The 75th Anniversary Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz January 24, 2020In 2005, journalist Laurence Rees described the inner workings of the Nazi death camp in his book, Auschwitz: A New History, and Elie Wiesel spoke in 1988 about his experience at Auschwitz.
- As Esports Take Off, High School Leagues Get In The Game January 24, 2020Today, more than 170 colleges and universities offer esports. And there's money on the table — more than $16 million in college scholarships. Naturally, high schools have followed suit.
- Pompeo Won't Say Whether He Owes Yovanovitch An Apology. 'I've Done What's Right' January 24, 2020
- From BBC News
- China coronavirus: Lunar New Year subdued as outbreak spreads January 24, 2020Travel restrictions are being expanded in parts of China, as millions go home for the holidays.
- Brexit: Boris Johnson signs withdrawal agreement in Downing Street January 24, 2020The PM hails a "fantastic moment" for the UK as he signs document paving the way for its EU exit.
- Prince Charles visits grandmother's tomb on Jerusalem visit January 24, 2020Princess Alice was honoured for her work helping Jewish people during WW2 and is buried in Jerusalem.
- Labour leadership: Unite endorses Rebecca Long-Bailey January 24, 2020Unite leader Len McCluskey said the shadow business secretary had the "brains and brilliance" for the job.
- US Space Force logo looks like one from Star Trek January 24, 2020George Takei, star of the original 1960s Star Trek TV series, is jokingly demanding royalties.
- China coronavirus: Lunar New Year subdued as outbreak spreads January 24, 2020
