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- McDonald's Protests Over Sexual Harassment Grow As Shareholders Meet May 23, 2019Protests against alleged sexual harassment of McDonald's employees are planned for 13 cities Thursday. And Democratic presidential hopefuls are targeting the company's shareholder meeting in Dallas.
- How Trump Breaks With Clinton And Nixon On Governing While Under Investigation May 23, 2019President Trump is so determined to pressure his antagonists to relent, he suddenly seems ready to renounce the governing obligations of his own office.
- The Philippines Is Fighting One Of The World's Worst Measles Outbreaks May 23, 2019As health workers in the Philippines continue to try to contain the outbreak, a botched vaccination campaign against dengue is making their job harder.
- 3 Killed As Violent Tornadoes Cause 'Devastation' In Missouri May 23, 2019Thousands were without power and multiple people were hurt as a series of storms spawned multiple tornadoes in Missouri late Wednesday and into Thursday.
- As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South May 23, 2019At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
- McDonald's Protests Over Sexual Harassment Grow As Shareholders Meet May 23, 2019
- From BBC News
- Brexit: Theresa May's withdrawal bill delayed May 23, 2019The government says the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will not be published until early June.
- European elections 2019: Polls take place across the UK May 23, 2019UK voters will elect 73 Members of the European Parliament from 12 constituencies.
- Football coach Bob Higgins guilty of abusing trainees May 23, 2019Bob Higgins, who "held supreme power" over young footballers' careers, is convicted of 45 offences.
- Huawei: China warns of investment blow to UK over 5G ban May 23, 2019A top Chinese diplomat tells the BBC there could be "substantial" repercussions if the UK bars Huawei.
- Students go online to report alleged sexual abuse May 23, 2019An NUS official says the students are turning to social media, as they feel universities are not listening.
- Brexit: Theresa May's withdrawal bill delayed May 23, 2019
