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One Virginia Lawmaker is Working to Boost the Federal Government’s Performance
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 21, 2021
How well is the federal government performing? A bill on the House floor this week from one Virginia congressman to improve performance in Washington. Michael Pope reports.
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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