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- Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action December 16, 2018Nations agreed on rules to track the promises they made to reduce emissions, but did not set new emissions reduction goals necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
- Philippines Duterte Praises 'Generous' Americans For Returning Church Bells December 15, 2018The bells return to Balangiga after 117 years in U.S. custody.
- After More Than 4,000 Years, Vibrant Egyptian Tomb Sees The Light Of Day December 15, 2018Particularly striking are its well-preserved colors – light yellows, rich blues and a reddish-brown skin tone. Officials announced the discovery Saturday at the site in Saqqara, outside of Cairo.
- Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke To Step Down December 15, 2018President Trump has tweeted that the interior secretary is stepping down at the end of the year. NPR's Scott Simon and Tamara Keith discuss the issue.
- 2018 Is Now The Wettest Year On Record For Washington And Other Cities December 15, 2018So far this year, 61.34 inches of rain have fallen in Washington, breaking a 129-year-old record.
- Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action December 16, 2018
- From BBC News
- Climate change: COP24 deal to bring Paris pact to life December 15, 2018Nearly 200 nations agree rules on implementing 2015 Paris agreement at UN climate talks in Poland.
- Theresa May condemns Tony Blair's new Brexit vote call December 16, 2018The PM accuses her predecessor of "undermining" talks with the EU and "insulting the office he once held".
- Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton win Strictly Come Dancing 2018 December 15, 2018Ashley, Faye, Joe and Stacey vied for viewers' votes in the finale of the 16th series of the show.
- Severn bridges: Final day of at least 800 years of tolls December 16, 2018The first written reference of a toll to cross the Severn Estuary was in a 12th Century document.
- Baby trafficking: 'They stole my son from me' December 16, 2018In Spain, hundreds of mothers are looking for a son or a daughter. They believe their child was stolen at birth and then given away or sold.
- Climate change: COP24 deal to bring Paris pact to life December 15, 2018
