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Former Congressman Tom Garrett working on a new documentary series
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2021
A former Virginia congressman is working with a documentary filmmaker to spotlight displacement of minority populations across the globe. Michael Pope reports.
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- 90 tons of U.S. military aid arrives in Ukraine as border tensions with Russia rise January 22, 2022The aid, which includes ammunition, is part of a $200 million package that President Biden approved in December and is meant for Ukraine's front-line defenders should Russia choose to invade.
- Black Mississippi senators walk out in protest over critical race theory ban January 22, 2022The lawmakers withheld their votes as the state Senate passed a bill that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory. The education superintendent has said it is not being taught in schools.
- Brian Laundrie wrote that he killed Gabby Petito, the FBI says January 22, 2022It was the first time authorities squarely pinned the blame for Petito's death on Laundrie. The FBI also said Laundrie had sent texts to deceive people that Petito was still alive.
- Architect behind Googleplex now says it's 'dangerous' to work at such a posh office January 22, 2022Clive Wilkinson says it's really not a good thing for employees to work at a place that has catered meals, private parks, massage tables and a laundromat ... because why would you ever leave?
- China's Olympics aim to keep COVID at bay with armpit sensors, robots and more January 22, 2022Athletes and other attendees will be in a closed "loop" with strict rules about everything from daily testing for athletes to how spectators should respond — no cheering out loud, please!
- 90 tons of U.S. military aid arrives in Ukraine as border tensions with Russia rise January 22, 2022
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- Call to delay compulsory Covid vaccines for NHS staff January 22, 2022More time is needed for a sensible conversation about mandating jabs, says the Royal College of GPs.
- MP blackmail claims: Tory William Wragg to meet police January 22, 2022William Wragg says he will speak to the Met after alleging MPs wanting to oust the PM had faced threats.
- UK being urged to do more to support Ukraine January 22, 2022Putin is taking advantage of a 'weakened West' says Tobias Ellwood, with Ukraine's invasion 'imminent'.
- Period products for NHS staff 'a basic necessity' January 22, 2022A leading consultant says staff are bleeding through their scrubs because they have no access to sanitary products.
- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull January 22, 2022Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters.
- Call to delay compulsory Covid vaccines for NHS staff January 22, 2022
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