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- California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April March 6, 2021Attendance for sporting events, live music and theme parks will vary at the county level based on COVID-19 infection rates. Only in-state residents will be allowed to attend.
- New York Legislature Strips Cuomo Of Extraordinary Emergency Powers, With A Caveat March 6, 2021It's the latest setback for Cuomo, who is facing a pair of political crises. But many of his critics say the legislation doesn't do enough to wrest power back from the executive branch.
- What's An NFT? And Why Are People Paying Millions To Buy Them? March 6, 2021The latest Internet hype is about a thing that doesn't really exist. Some collectors are spending millions of dollars on these digital items called non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.
- Derek Chauvin, Charged With George Floyd's Death, May Face Additional Murder Charge March 5, 2021The former Minneapolis police officer is to be tried on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter starting next week. A charge of third-degree murder had been dismissed earlier.
- 'Tragic': Driving Was Down In 2020, But Traffic Fatality Rates Surged March 5, 2021A report estimates that traffic deaths rose 8% last year compared to 2019. When measured by number of miles driven, fatalities surged by 24%, the highest in nearly a century.
- California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April March 6, 2021
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- NHS pay: More health unions join backlash against 1% pay rise March 6, 2021Health staff "have literally kept the country alive for the past year", says the British Medical Association.
- Soldier dies in Castlemartin live-fire training exercise March 5, 2021The victim - understood to be a Welsh Guards sergeant - was fatally injured at the Castlemartin base.
- Downing Street: Millions spent on new media briefing room March 6, 2021Televised briefings will "increase public accountability and transparency", the Cabinet Office says.
- Covid-19: 'There are people too poor to die' March 6, 2021In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
- UK foreign aid: Yemen cut condemned by charities March 6, 2021'History will not judge this nation kindly', they say, in a letter to Boris Johnson.
- NHS pay: More health unions join backlash against 1% pay rise March 6, 2021
