Posts Tagged Delegate Sam Rasoul
Lawmakers Debate Legislation to Remove Utility Rate Freeze
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2018
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roaonke) is sponsoring a bill that would lift a utility rate freeze in Virginia — something he calls “the most corrupt utility law ever passed in Virginia history.” (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Lawmakers are talking energy regulation, although they’re not agreeing on much. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Democratic Delegate Tries To Rebuild Relationship With Rural Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) speaks during a House session at the state Capitol in Richmond. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Democrats know they have an image problem among rural Americans. The only Democratic Delegate west of Charlottesville is trying to flip the script. Jessie Knadler reports.
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From NPR News- U.S. And The Taliban May Be Near A Deal. What Does That Mean For Afghanistan? August 19, 2019The Afghan government has been left on the sidelines as the U.S. and the Taliban have held multiple rounds of talks this year in the Gulf nation of Qatar.
- 'Stand Your Ground' Trial Begins In Florida A Year After Unarmed Black Man Is Killed August 19, 2019Michael Drejka who is white, says he feared for his life after Markeis McGlockton, who is black, pushed him to the ground in a dispute over a handicapped-accessible parking space in 2018.
- Can U.K.'s New Prime Minister Pull Off Brexit? Here's What To Know August 19, 2019Britain's prime minister vows to bring the country out of the European Union at the end of October — deal or no deal. Here are some of the key challenges he faces.
- In Zimbabwe, An Economic Crisis With 175% Inflation Drives Discontent August 19, 2019Protests took place Friday. Power cuts can last up to 18 hours a day. About a third of Zimbabwe's population needs food aid, due to drought and the worsening economy, the U.N. says.
- Planned Parenthood Withdraws From Title X Program Over Trump Rule August 19, 2019The organization says it is leaving the federal family planning program because of rule changes that prohibit its grantees from providing or referring most patients for abortion.
- U.S. And The Taliban May Be Near A Deal. What Does That Mean For Afghanistan? August 19, 2019
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- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019PC Andrew Harper was dragged along the road by a vehicle after responding to reports of burglary.
- Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit August 19, 2019The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.
- No-deal papers reveal council fears over food supply August 19, 2019Councils' no-deal Brexit plans warn of more expensive school meals and lower nutritional standards.
- Elton John defends Harry and Meghan's use of private jets August 19, 2019The singer said he lent his private plane to the royal pair - but he paid to carbon offset the trip.
- Boys sentenced for trashing Stamford model railway show August 19, 2019The four teenagers deliberately destroyed the £30,000 exhibition in a "rampage" after drinking vodka.
- Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder August 19, 2019
