Posts Tagged Senator Tim Kaine
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.
Congressman Taylor Introduces Legislation That Seeks to Stop Continuing Resolutions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 10, 2018
Republican Congressman Scott Taylor
Congress doesn’t have a reputation for managing money well. But these days it seems like lawmakers are unwilling — or unable — to balance the checkbook on time. And, as Michael Pope reports, one Virginia congressman says that poses a danger to national security.
Fundraising Totals Paint An Uphill Battle for Corey Stewart in Senate Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 3, 2018
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The campaign for U.S. Senate in Virginia has some seriously lopsided fundraising totals. Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle When it Comes to Challenging Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2018
Corey Stewart, who nearly beat out Ed Gillespie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination last year, leads among GOP Senate hopefuls in a recent poll from Christopher Newport University. However, 66% of party respondents to that poll said they are undecided on who they will vote for in the June primary. (Credit: Richmond Tea Party / Flickr)
Voters are only a few months away from primary elections that will shape the 2018 race. But, Republicans are having a hard time attracting candidates who can raise enough money to take on Senator Tim Kaine. Michael Pope has details.
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.
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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- Plan Stalls To Repatriate Rohingya Refugees November 15, 2018Bangladesh has stressed that it will not repatriate anyone against their will. The plan sparked protests among some refugees, while others reportedly hid within refugee camps.
- Police In Many U.S. Cities Fail To Track Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women November 15, 2018Seattle-based researchers examined the disappearances and murders of Native American women in 71 U.S. cities. They found information on 506 documented cases — and huge, troubling gaps in the data.
- Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' Host And Country Music Ambassador, Dies At 85 November 15, 2018The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenage prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America.
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- Theresa May under pressure after Gove rejects Brexit Secretary job November 15, 2018The PM defends her Brexit agreement as Michael Gove is understood to be considering quitting.
- Brexit: What just happened? November 15, 2018Leila Nathoo looks at what's been going on in the last few days, and explains what it all means.
- Properties 'taking longer to sell' November 16, 2018Sellers typically wait more than three months before their home goes under offer.
- Flu vaccine delays for over-65s 'resolved by weekend' November 16, 2018Patients and GPs have been frustrated by shortages caused by the staggered supply of the new vaccine.
- Definition of kilogram set to change November 16, 2018Scientists are set to change the way the kilogramme is defined.
- Theresa May under pressure after Gove rejects Brexit Secretary job November 15, 2018
