Posts Tagged Virginia Lawmakers
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- Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions September 29, 2020County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.
- NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error September 29, 2020The error comes as voting by mail is set to expand significantly due to the pandemic and as President Trump has frequently made false claims that the practice will lead to widespread electoral fraud.
- Anita Hill On Sexual Harassment In Hollywood And Beyond September 29, 2020Anita Hill, chair of the Hollywood Commission, discusses a new report's findings on sexual harassment in the industry. She also discusses Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle and Joe Biden.
- 'Kobe Bryant Bill' Makes It A Crime For First Responders To Photograph Dead Bodies September 29, 2020The bill, signed into law on Monday, came after reports surfaced of gruesome photos being shared of the helicopter crash site that killed Bryant and others.
- You Literally Can't Believe The Facts Tucker Carlson Tells You. So Say Fox's Lawyers September 29, 2020Fox News viewers don't expect facts from Tucker Carlson, according to network lawyers who defended their star in a slander lawsuit filed by a woman who said she had an affair with President Trump.
- Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions September 29, 2020
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- Biden and Harris release tax returns before debate September 29, 2020Joe Biden and his wife paid nearly $288,000 (£224,000) in income tax last year, the documents say.
- Wales lockdown: Half a million in the north added to local restrictions September 29, 2020Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy face restrictions from 18:00 BST on Thursday.
- Boris Johnson 'misspoke' over North East Covid restrictions September 29, 2020Boris Johnson apologises after failing to clarify the detail of new tighter coronavirus restrictions.
- Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report September 29, 2020We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
- Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’ September 29, 2020The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.
- Biden and Harris release tax returns before debate September 29, 2020
