Posts Tagged Senator Mark Warner
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- Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway May 26, 2020In recent years, Congress has approved laws formalizing the transition process and ensuring there is buy-in from the two major candidates, even at this stage of the campaign.
- Pandemic Puts A Crimp On Voter Registration, Potentially Altering Electorate May 26, 2020Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in new registrations right before an election that was expected to see record turnout.
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- California Houses Of Worship, In-Store Retailers May Reopen May 26, 2020The new guidelines stipulate religious centers must limit attendance to 100 persons or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower. They also recommend against singing and group recitation.
- Behind The Scenes, Presidential Transition Planning Is Underway May 26, 2020
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- Coronavirus: Plans for long-term rough sleeper support May 26, 2020Dame Louise Casey says £53m will be spent on support services for homeless people.
- Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina May 26, 2020The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic.
- Dominic Cummings: Minister Douglas Ross quits over senior aide's lockdown actions May 26, 2020
