Posts Tagged Virginia Lawmakers
U.S. House to Consider Scott Legislation Updating Labor Laws This Week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 8, 2021
The House of Representatives will consider a major piece of union legislation this week – a bill introduced by a senior member of the Virginia delegation. Michael Pope reports.
Some Members of Virginia Delegation Weigh In on Potential Trump Removal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 8, 2021
Congress is considering several efforts to remove the president from office. Michael Pope spoke with some members of Virginia’s delegation.
Congressional Delegation Weighs In: Should Deregulation Efforts Remain Post-Pandemic?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2020
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The Trump administration has aggressively moved to unwind an array of federal regulations since the coronavirus pandemic hit America, and to Virginia lawmakers it’s not as cut and dry – even across party lines. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Congressional Delegation Wants to Protect Contract Workers, Split on Best Strategy
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 27, 2020
Before the global pandemic shut down the economy, President Trump had proposed ship and submarine cuts that were almost universally opposed by Virginia lawmakers. The delegation is now fighting to help the state’s contracting industry while debating how best to do it. Matt Laslo reports.
Congressman Connolly Wants to Use An Old Tool to Enforce Congressional Subpoenas
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 2, 2020
Congressman Gerry Connolly
Even though the impeachment debate has now moved from the House to the Senate, a powerful Virginia Democrat is still calling on his party leaders to do more to force administration officials to work with House investigators. Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
2019 Was a Busy Year for Virginia’s Congressional Delegation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 31, 2019
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2019 was a historic year in Washington for many reasons, including the new makeup of the freshmen class that states like Virginia made more diverse than any others. Correspondent Matt Laslo reports that besides making history, the Commonwealth ended the year on a legislative high note.
Some Virginia Congressional Leaders Are Beyond Ready to Shift Focus From Impeachment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 30, 2019
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Members of the Virginia congressional delegation are glad that impeachment has moved out of the House, because it distracted from many of their priorities last year. Correspondent Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
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- There's A Psychology Lesson Behind Why Olympic Bronze Medalists Are So Happy July 30, 2021Researchers say it may be counterintuitive because silver medalists perform better, but a study shows that third place winners tend to express more happiness after an Olympic event.
- Rep. Bass Downplays Role Of Qualified Immunity In Stalled Police Reform Bill July 30, 2021Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., a lead negotiator trying to forge an agreement over a policing bill, talked about the status of the legislation.
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- Parents Are Asking TikTok For Access To The Videos Their Kids Are Watching July 30, 2021More than 12,000 parents have signed a petition asking TikTok CEO Vanessa Pappas to introduce "mirror" accounts so parents can track how their kids are influenced on the platform.
- The Navy Accuses A Sailor Of Starting One Of Its Worst Ship Fires Outside Of Combat July 29, 2021The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for more than four days and later was scrapped. Estimates to replace it ran up to $4 billion. The name of the sailor who was charged was not released.
- There's A Psychology Lesson Behind Why Olympic Bronze Medalists Are So Happy July 30, 2021
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- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of pregnant women in England have not yet had the vaccine.
- Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England July 29, 2021It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.
- Migrant women and babies held in shocking conditions, MPs find July 29, 2021A group of MPs describes scenes at a Dover asylum unit as "wholly inappropriate" and a Covid risk.
- Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code July 30, 2021Greater priority for pedestrians at crossings and for cyclists at junctions are among the changes.
- Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow July 29, 2021The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.
- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021
