Posts Tagged Senator Mark Warner
Senator Warner Wants to Protect Workers of Big Businesses
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 16, 2020
Almost a million jobs in Virginia were preserved by the Paycheck Protection Program, according to new data from the Small Business Administration. But, that doesn’t help people who work for big businesses. Michael Pope reports.
A First Look at the U.S. Senate Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 24, 2020
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Now that the primary is over, the fall campaign season is underway. Michael Pope has this preview of the race for United States Senate.
A Look at the Potential Republican Challengers to Senator Mark Warner
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 19, 2020
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Republicans across Virginia will head to the polls Tuesday to select a candidate to go up against Senator Mark Warner. Michael Pope has this preview.
Legislation to Fix the Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund is Now Law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2019
Before they left town for the holidays, members of Congress and President Trump took action to help victims of the Virginia Beach shooting. Michael Pope reports.
Senator Warner: Let Users Freely Move Their Data From One Social Media Platform to Another
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2019
Should you be able to move all your cat videos from Facebook to a competing social media platform? Michael Pope explains.
Virginia Senators Hope to Pass Legislation That Would Fix Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2019
With Congress mired in impeachment, can anything get done in Washington? Michael Pope has this report about one action item both Virginia senators are hoping will happen before the end of the year.
The ERA’s Passage in Virginia Still Faces an Uphill Battle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 26, 2019
As Democrats prepare to take power in Richmond this January, one of their top priorities will be passing the Equal Rights Amendment. What happens after that? Michael Pope explains.
Virginia Democrats Are Pushing for Election Security, But How Far Will Their Efforts Go?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 18, 2019
How safe are elections? As the 2020 presidential cycle gets started this summer, Virginia lawmakers in Washington have proposals they say would make elections more secure. Michael Pope reports.
Senator Warner is Pushing for Expanded Aeronautics Research
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 13, 2019
Is America falling behind the rest of the world in aeronautics? Senator Mark Warner fears that might be happening, and now he’s working with Republicans in Congress to help fund new research capabilities. Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia Senators Warner, Kaine to Vote No On Kavanaugh Nomination
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2018
As the vote nears for Senate confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, both of Virginia’s senators are now announcing their intention to vote no. Michael Pope has the story.
Virginia Senators Welcome Virginia Vets To Washington
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 30, 2017
Marine Rob Jones, center, ran 31 marathons on 31 consecutive days in 31 different cities to raise money for veterans charities. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Veterans from across Virginia were on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with senators over coffee and doughnuts. Michael Pope reports.
Kaine: Put Virginia’s Best Amazon Headquarters Pitch Forward
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2017
Senator Mark Warner (left) and Senator Tim Kaine
At a packed hotel ballroom of Northern Virginia’s business leaders, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner made a rare joint appearance Monday to talk about the state of the economy in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Senator Mark Warner Responds to Charlottesville Violence
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite
Senator Mark Warner is denouncing the violent rally in Charlottesville over the weekend. Nick Gilmore has details.
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From NPR News- Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence August 7, 2020There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly."
- Jerry Falwell Jr. On 'Indefinite Leave' From Liberty University After Racy Photo August 7, 2020Days after Falwell receives criticism for posting a photo online that showed him with his pants unzipped alongside a woman who is not his wife, Liberty University says he is stepping aside.
- Gov. Cuomo Clears The Way For In-Person Learning At Schools In New York State August 7, 2020Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that infection rates were low enough that local districts could opt to bring kids back into classrooms if they wanted. Many teachers oppose the decision.
- Nasal Spray Is A New Antidepressant Option For People At High Risk of Suicide August 7, 2020Doctors have a new option for suicidal patients. It's a fast-acting nasal spray containing a version of the anesthetic ketamine.
- Indian Jetliner Breaks In Two After Overshooting Runway; 17 People Dead August 7, 2020A Boeing 737 with 190 people aboard skids off the runway and plunges down a 35-foot slope — leaving the airliner cracked in two.
- Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence August 7, 2020
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- Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston August 8, 2020New cases of coronavirus have more than doubled in the city in the space of a week.
- Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland August 8, 2020The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start.
- Congress' last-ditch talks on virus stimulus fail August 7, 2020With benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.
- Nicola Sturgeon: Internal disputes 'risk to SNP success' August 7, 2020The first minister says her party should focus on "what matters to people" ahead of next year's Holyrood vote.
- Record number of unaccompanied children reach UK August 7, 2020More than 20 under-18s will be taken into the care of Kent County Council.
- Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston August 8, 2020
