Posts Tagged Government Shutdown
As Shutdown Drags On, Efforts Underway to Protect Impacted Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 22, 2019
With no end in sight to the partial government shutdown in Washington, lawmakers in Richmond are trying to figure out how to help federal employees in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s Congressional Delegation Split on Government Shutdown
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2019
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With the government shutdown in its second month, the pain is starting to be felt more by federal workers and people who rely on government services. The Commonwealth’s lawmakers remain divided on how to get the government’s lights back on. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Lawmakers Talk Shutdown, Spending And DACA
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2018
Snow falls on the Capitol early Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite)
The federal government could be lurching towards a partial shutdown this weekend if lawmakers can’t reach a deal on so-called Dreamers and defense spending. Matt Laslo reports.
Lawmakers Struggle Over Solution To Potential Government Shutdown
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 13, 2016
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Congress is back after taking the summer off and lawmakers are wrangling over how to keep the federal government’s lights on after funding runs out at the end of the month. Matt Laslo reports from the Capitol that Virginia lawmakers are upset that they’re left with few good options.
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From NPR News- Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26 March 26, 2023President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Mississippi early on Sunday. State officials said that dozens of people remained injured.
- After nearly 200 years, the Yuchi Tribe of Oklahoma reconnects with bison March 26, 2023Tribal members say the new herd will strengthen ceremonial practices and connect them not only with the animal but also with other Indigenous nations.
- Facing floods: What the world can learn from Bangladesh's climate solutions March 26, 2023The world's worst cyclones hit Bangladesh. Floods are devastating. Yet death tolls are falling. The country's climate disaster strategies offer lessons for all coastal communities.
- To help new students adapt, some colleges are eliminating grades March 26, 2023Amid growing concerns about mental health, some schools seek to ease the pressure on first-year students. Critics say this "ungrading" amounts to coddling and could set them up for failure.
- A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library March 26, 2023The nonprofit, which has a mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," says it will appeal the ruling.
- Mississippi and Alabama face a painful recovery after storms and a tornado killed 26 March 26, 2023
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- Nitrous oxide: Possession of laughing gas to be criminal offence March 26, 2023Targeting the use of nitrous oxide is part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
- Children as young as eight strip-searched by police March 26, 2023Black children were six times more likely to be targeted than the overall population, figures show.
- Ovo launches energy deal below government price cap March 26, 2023The supplier launches 12-month tariff of £2,275, as falling gas prices finally start feeding through to bills.
- UK is poorer as a country, says Michael Gove March 26, 2023The levelling up secretary blames war in Ukraine and pandemic, but denies government is at fault.
- Major incident at Poole Harbour after 200-barrel fluid leak March 26, 2023"Reservoir fluid" has entered the water at Poole Harbour where a spill plan has been activated.
- Nitrous oxide: Possession of laughing gas to be criminal offence March 26, 2023
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