Posts Tagged Senator Tim Kaine
Arlington Remembers 9/11 Attacks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 11, 2017
A U.S. flag unfurled at the Pentagon earlier today on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (Credit: AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin)
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, which is still quite raw in Arlington. Michael Pope is on the scene with the story.
Kaine Hears from Dreamers as DACA Decision Looms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite
Senator Tim Kaine is hearing from immigrants and advocates about what might happen to people in Virginia if Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is rescinded. Michael Pope has the story.
Tim Kaine’s Health Care Plan: Reinsurance
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
(Credit AP Photo / Andrew Harnik)
In Washington, leaders in both parties are at odds over how to move forward on health care. One senator who is trying to seize the moment is Democrat Tim Kaine, who says he has a plan to move forward. Michael Pope has the story.
CBO Score Could Be a Hurdle for Federal Recognition of Virginia Indian Tribes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2017
Senator Tim Kaine is working to gain federal recognition for Virginia’s Indian tribes. (Credit: AP Photo / Susan Walsh)
Virginia Indian tribes have been seeking federal recognition for decades, and they are closer now than they have ever been. But a new score from the Congressional Budget Office might be a stumbling block for moving forward. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Trump Embroiled In 2 Controversies About Professional Sports, Race And Culture September 24, 2017In remarks Friday night in Alabama, Trump took issue with NFL players who have knelt in protest during the national anthem. And on Twitter Saturday, he targeted Stephen Curry of the NBA.
- Frustrations Mount At Miami Airport As Passengers To Puerto Rico Wait And Worry September 24, 2017After Maria hit, airport operations in San Juan are limited. Flights to Puerto Rico have been booked, boarded — then returned to the gate, to send weary travelers back for another round of bookings.
- 5 Americans Talk About How A Health Law Overhaul Would Affect Them September 23, 2017All year, NPR member station reporters around the country have asked people how they would be affected by proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Here are five of those stories.
- 'Imminent' Dam Failure Threatens Thousands In Puerto Rico September 23, 2017The National Weather Service warned locals to evacuate, but with most communications down, it remained unclear how many would heed the alerts.
- 'Screaming Eagle Of Soul' Charles Bradley Dies At 68 September 23, 2017The singer, inspired as a teen by James Brown, didn't release his first album until 2011, at the age of 62. For the six years that followed, through a battle with cancer, he never wasted a moment.
- Trump Embroiled In 2 Controversies About Professional Sports, Race And Culture September 24, 2017
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- Six injured in east London 'acid attack' September 24, 2017A teenager is arrested after a "noxious substance" is sprayed near the Westfield shopping centre.
- Trump NFL row: Sports stars round on US president September 24, 2017Leading US sports stars attack the president for "offensive" comments about players who protest.
- Corrie Mckeague: Missing airman's mum to walk his final steps September 23, 2017Corrie Mckeague's mother will retrace her son's last known steps a year after he went missing.
- Rubens' Duke of Buckingham 'found' after 400 years September 24, 2017The painting of the Duke of Buckingham, found in Glasgow, was previously thought to be a later copy.
- Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes 'cut herself daily' September 24, 2017Dame Kelly Holmes won gold in the 800m and 1,500m in Athens in 2004, but had suffered with injury.
- Six injured in east London 'acid attack' September 24, 2017
