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- Mitt Romney, 'Pierre Delecto' And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump October 21, 2019The Utah senator outed himself over the weekend as the owner of a mostly nondescript Twitter handle that defended Romney and was critical of President Trump.
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- Opioid Trial: 4 Companies Reach Tentative Settlement With Ohio Counties October 21, 2019Four defendants, including three big U.S. distributors, have struck a deal with Summit and Cuyahoga counties. It doesn't resolve thousands of other lawsuits filed against the firms across the U.S.
- Which Countries Do Best — And Worst — At Keeping Big Tobacco Out Of Politics October 21, 2019The first-ever Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index points to the creative rules that some nations use — and what happens when contact isn't policed.
- Save The .... McDonald's? One Franchise In France Has Become A Social Justice Cause October 21, 2019McDonald's employees in Marseille are fighting to save their restaurant. For them, McD's isn't a capitalist giant; it's a vital community anchor in an under-resourced immigrant neighborhood.
- Mitt Romney, 'Pierre Delecto' And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump October 21, 2019
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- Brexit: MPs' vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow October 21, 2019The government says it is disappointed, but will go ahead with introducing legislation putting the deal into law.
- Prince William 'worried' about Harry after ITV interview October 21, 2019A Kensington Palace source tells the BBC that Prince William thinks Harry is "in a fragile place".
- Abortion: NI politicians' bid to halt law changes fails October 21, 2019Legislation is set to change at midnight, which will see abortion decriminalised in Northern Ireland.
- Thai king strips consort of titles for 'disloyalty' October 21, 2019The King of Thailand strips his royal consort of her titles months after appointing her.
- Peak District anglers dangerously close to huge plug hole October 21, 2019Severn Trent Water urges boaters on Ladybower Reservoir to stay well away from the overflow.
- Brexit: MPs' vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow October 21, 2019
