Posts Tagged Infrastructure
Full Speed Ahead on Major Initiative to Cut Down on I-95 Congestion, Expand Amtrak Access
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 30, 2021
Railroads once dominated transportation in Virginia until the invention of the automobile. Now, rail is making a comeback. Michael Pope has the story.
VRE Asks for $20 Million More Each Year from General Assembly Plus $400 Million from Feds
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 14, 2016
Senator Tim Kaine talks with transportation officials at the Spotsylvania VRE station, which opened last year. (Credit: Michael Pope)
When the next Congress takes office in 2017, one of the first big items on the agenda will be infrastructure spending. And Virginia may benefit from an agreement between a Republican president and Democrats in Congress. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role April 15, 2021"Moritsugu will bring her experience and expertise to the Biden-Harris Administration where she will be a vital voice to advance the President and the Administration's priorities," officials said.
- Coinbase, A Bitcoin Startup, Goes Public. Is Crypto Really The 'Future Of Finance'? April 14, 2021Coinbase's public debut comes as more institutions warm up to the idea of cryptocurrency and its popularity among investors soars.
- Officer Cleared In The Shooting Death Of Ashli Babbitt During Capitol Riot April 14, 2021The investigation determined the officer did not act with bad purpose or in disregard of the law.
- U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine April 14, 2021An expert advisory committee to the CDC decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.
- Ex-FDA Chief Sees 'Struggle' To Vaccinate More Than Half U.S. Population April 14, 2021Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
- Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role April 15, 2021
- From BBC News
- Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry April 15, 2021As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate.
- Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct' April 15, 2021There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.
- Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban April 14, 2021A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.
- Covid-19: Most positive rapid tests 'were correct' and vaccine passports 'risk discrimination' April 15, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.
- Sir David Attenborough's new doc: 'Humans are intruders' April 15, 2021Sir David Attenborough fronts a new documentary on lockdown's effect on the natural world.
- Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry April 15, 2021
