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Republican Bloodbath: 12 House GOP Members Unseated
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 10, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
12 Republican House members are packing up their offices in Richmond and headed home after being fired by voters this week. Michael Pope has this look at the unseated.
What Impacts Could Proposed Republican Healthcare Plan Have in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s proposed replacement of the Affordable Care Act could potentially mean the end of coverage for nearly half a million Virginians. (Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP, File)
As the debate about health care takes center stage, what kind of impact could the Republican plan have in Virginia? Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
Red-Tape Reduction and Welfare Reform Flame Out in Richmond Despite Being Republican Priorities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2017
Majority Leader Kirk Cox, seen here in a photo from last year’s session, says failed legislation still serves a purpose. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Republican leaders in the House of Delegates have an overwhelming majority — about two thirds of the members. But as Michael Pope reports from the Capitol, that doesn’t always mean that they get their way.
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From NPR News- From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy September 30, 2020Asked to disavow white supremacists, President Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "stand back and stand by." He did not expand on what he meant.
- Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation' September 30, 2020A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in California said she thinks the schedule change may violate a court order.
- Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions September 29, 2020County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.
- NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error September 29, 2020The error comes as voting by mail is set to expand significantly due to the pandemic and as President Trump has frequently made false claims that the practice will lead to widespread electoral fraud.
- Anita Hill On Sexual Harassment In Hollywood And Beyond September 29, 2020Anita Hill, chair of the Hollywood Commission, discusses a new report's findings on sexual harassment in the industry. She also discusses Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle and Joe Biden.
- From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy September 30, 2020
- From BBC News
- Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate September 30, 2020The rivals sparred over the pandemic, race and even their families in a debate disrupted by shouting,
- Shell to cut up to 9,000 jobs as oil demand slumps September 30, 2020The move comes five months after it cut its dividend for the first time since World War Two.
- Brexit: Blow to UK car industry in search for EU deal September 30, 2020Documents seen by the BBC suggest key priorities for the car sector have been rebuffed by Brussels.
- Ascension Island: Priti Patel considered outpost for UK asylum centre location September 30, 2020The idea of "offshoring" people claiming asylum is dependent on a suitable location, a source said.
- Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies September 30, 2020The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.
- Presidential debate: Trump and Biden trade insults in chaotic debate September 30, 2020
