Posts Tagged GOP
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- Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law August 24, 2017U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos issued the injunction, writing that changes did not "fully ameliorate" the law's "discriminatory intent." She had struck down the original law in 2014.
- For Civilians Trapped In Raqqa, Offensive Against ISIS Presents New Dangers August 24, 2017An Amnesty International report depicts the terrors faced by the Syrian civilians trapped by ISIS fighters. Among those terrors: errant airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition pushing to liberate them.
- Washington Declares Open Season On Escaped Aquaculture Salmon August 24, 2017State wildlife officials have asked the public to catch as many of the non-native Atlantic salmon as they can after an estimated 5,000 escaped from an aquaculture farm.
- Justice Department Narrows Request For Visitor Logs To Inauguration Protest Website August 23, 2017Dropping a request for some 1.3 million IP addresses, the Trump Administration says its will instead focus "on evidence of the planning coordination and participation in a criminal act."
- #HappyBirthday: Quintessential Twitter Feature Turns 10 August 23, 2017Originally envisioned as a method of organization, the hashtag has gone from an obscure idea to an indelible part of our communication landscape.
- Federal Judge Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law August 24, 2017
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- Middle-aged told to walk faster August 23, 2017Health officials warn falling activity rates as people age are putting their health at risk.
- Dutch gig cancelled over terror tip-off August 23, 2017A Spanish van carrying gas canisters is found, after the concert is called off following an alert.
- UK government to investigate impact of overseas students August 23, 2017The Home Office is to launch a study into the impact on the labour market, as migration figures are released.
- Donald Trump softens tone to urge 'a new unity' August 23, 2017The US president's conciliatory message contrasts sharply with his raucous rally the night before.
- Confederate statues covered in Charlottesville August 23, 2017The city council voted to shroud the American Civil War monuments after an angry meeting.
- Middle-aged told to walk faster August 23, 2017
