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- British Prime Minister Theresa May Faces New Pressure To Quit As Brexit Deadline Looms March 24, 2019British newspapers reported on Sunday that senior members of May's cabinet could resign in order to force her to leave. May has until the end of next week to get a Brexit deal through Parliament.
- Trump, White House Haven't Seen Or Been Briefed On Mueller Investigation Report March 24, 2019The president, his advisers and all of Washington continued waiting on Sunday to learn from the Justice Department what special counsel Robert Mueller has uncovered about Russian interference in 2016.
- For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges March 24, 2019Global reliance on just a handful of crops for calories is hurting the environment — and wildlife, a new report says. It urges the world to diversify its diet to save plant and animal species alike.
- How Bob's Red Mill Company Became A Gluten-Free Giant Ahead Of Its Time March 24, 2019Before there was widespread treatment for people with celiac disease, and options for a gluten-free diet were few, the now 90-year-old founder of the Oregon-based business had his eye on the market.
- This Refugee Was A Daydream Believer When It Came To College March 24, 2019John Awiel Chol Diing and his family fled South Sudan when he was 4. He grew up in camps but always hoped he'd find a way out of the "end zone."
- British Prime Minister Theresa May Faces New Pressure To Quit As Brexit Deadline Looms March 24, 2019
- From BBC News
- Brexit: Ministers tipped to replace Theresa May rally round March 24, 2019Michael Gove says it is "not the time" to change leader and David Lidington says he is "100% behind" her.
- Norway cruise ship arrives at port after passenger airlifts March 24, 2019Hundreds of passengers were airlifted to safety after the ship got into difficulty on Saturday.
- Cyclone Idai: What the aftermath looks like March 24, 2019BBC reporter Pumza Fihlani gives a glimpse of what the trail of destruction in Mozambique looks like.
- Pinner stabbing: Shop worker killed during robbery March 24, 2019Police described the attack outside the newsagents as a "violent robbery that escalated".
- The Great Escape remembered 75 years on March 24, 2019Only three Allied prisoners managed to escape the German PoW camp, 50 were executed.
- Brexit: Ministers tipped to replace Theresa May rally round March 24, 2019
