Posts Tagged Virginia Lawmakers
Tax Analysts to Congress: Consider Helping Low-Income Families in Year-End Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 19, 2019
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As the calendar draws to a close, federal officials in Washington are trying to close out the books. And, that’s creating a whirlwind of jockeying for dollars. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Delegation Considers Gun Control And School Safety Measures
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2018
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President Trump surprised many when he gathered a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House and called on them to pass a comprehensive gun control bill comprised of many proposals opposed by the gun lobby.
That announcement caught Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner off guard. Matt Laslo reports.
Virginia’s Lawmakers Divided Over Proposed Defense Budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 29, 2017
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President Trump is calling to increase defense spending by $54 billion, which could mean a big boost for Virginia’s economy. But, Matt Laslo reports from Washington that not all of the state’s lawmakers are on board.
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From NPR News- Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas December 9, 2019The CEO of a nonprofit organization joins a crowded GOP field in a suburban Houston district likely to be a Democratic target in 2020.
- Saudi Gunman Legally Purchased Pistol Used In Pensacola Air Station Attack December 9, 2019Calling for a review of federal gun laws, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says, "The Second Amendment is so that we the American people can keep and bear arms. It does not apply to Saudi Arabians."
- A Family Tree For Dog? DNA Tests For Pets Take Off, Ahead Of The Science December 9, 2019If you own a rescue dog, you're probably curious about your pup's heritage. DNA kits may offer insights, but experts warn to be a little skeptical about results.
- Student Loans A Lot Like The Subprime Mortgage Debacle, Watchdog Says December 9, 2019Mike Calhoun rang the alarm bell early on about the subprime mortgage debacle — before reckless lending drove the economy into recession. These days, he's sounding the alarm about student loans.
- Pete Frates, A Driving Force Behind The Viral Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies At 34 December 9, 2019The former Boston College baseball star was diagnosed with ALS when he was 27. He turned a fundraising challenge into a national story and helped raise millions for ALS research.
- Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas December 9, 2019
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- General election 2019: Under-30s question politicians in TV debate December 9, 2019The BBC Question Time debate also saw fiery exchanges on climate change, electoral reform and trust.
- General election 2019: Boris Johnson criticised over reaction to sick boy image December 9, 2019The PM initially refused to look at the picture of the boy and took a reporter's phone away.
- New Zealand volcano: Five dead and eight missing after eruption December 9, 2019Two British women are among the 31 people receiving treatment in hospital, says UK official.
- Surgeons withdraw support for heart disease advice December 9, 2019European guidelines on a form of heart disease are under review, following a Newsnight investigation.
- Grandmother killer whales boost survival of calves December 9, 2019The "grandmother effect" was even stronger with grandmothers that had gone through the menopause.
- General election 2019: Under-30s question politicians in TV debate December 9, 2019
