Posts Tagged Tom Garrett
Congressman Garrett Wants More Time for Lawmakers to Review Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 6, 2018
How long should members of Congress have to actually read the legislation they are voting on? Michael Pope has this report about one Virginia congressman who says lawmakers shouldn’t be so hasty.
Congressman Garrett Helps Resettle Sudanese Refugees in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 21, 2017
Representative Thomas Garrett, R-VA, is currently in Sudan on a diplomatic mission to resettle two Christian pastors and family members. (Credit: AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
A Congressman from Virginia is in Africa this week, working to secure the release of two Sudanese pastors imprisoned by their government. Seven of the pastors’ family members have already arrived in Virginia as refugees. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
A Number of Virginia Representatives Think Lawmakers Should Skip Recess
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 28, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / J. Scott Applewhite, File
The U.S. House kicks off a month long recess today, which some Virginia Republicans say they don’t deserve. Matt Laslo has the story from Washington.
Democrats Hope Trump Turmoil Helps Downballot in Fifth Congressional District
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2016
One of the hottest congressional races on the ballot this fall is the Fifth Congressional District, which stretches from Charlottesville to Danville. It’s a district currently held by Republicans, but Democrats are hoping the turmoil of the Donald Trump campaign might be giving them new momentum. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- 3 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, In Dallas April 24, 2018Police said the officers are in critical condition. Local media report the shooter has not been apprehended.
- In Closing, Cosby's Lawyers Call His Accuser A 'Pathological Liar' April 24, 2018On Tuesday, defense attorneys told jurors Andrea Constand's story could not be trusted. Prosecutors argued Bill Cosby was a sexual predator who preyed on "young, aspiring, unsuspecting women."
- Pruitt Proposes New Rule Defining What Science Can Be Used By EPA April 24, 2018The EPA administrator wants to restrict the science used by the agency in its decision-making. Scientists are concerned it eliminates all good science in the process.
- Truckers Line Up Under Bridge To Save Man Threatening Suicide April 24, 2018Michigan State Police and local officials rounded up a group of 13 semitruck drivers to park below a freeway overpass to shorten the fall of a man trying to jump to his death.
- London's Parliament Square Gets Its First Statue Honoring A Woman April 24, 2018The monument depicts suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, who fought for decades to secure the vote for all women. The bronze joins 11 statues of men such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.
- 3 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, In Dallas April 24, 2018
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- Corbyn anti-Semitism meeting 'disappointing', Jewish leaders say April 24, 2018Jewish leaders say the Labour leader did not agree to any of its suggested "concrete actions".
- Alfie Evans parents to appeal against Italy travel ban ruling April 24, 2018The toddler's parents will appeal against an order stopping them from taking him to Rome for treatment.
- Trump and Macron hint at new Iran nuclear deal April 24, 2018The US and French presidents discuss how to overcome divisions over a key accord reached in 2015.
- Trump and Macron's most touching moments April 24, 2018From air kisses to Oval Office grooming, the best bits from an unusually affectionate state visit.
- Man critical after Anfield attack before Liverpool-Roma clash April 24, 2018Two men have been arrested following the incident shortly before Liverpool played Roma at Anfield.
- Corbyn anti-Semitism meeting 'disappointing', Jewish leaders say April 24, 2018
