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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Capito Expresses Disappointment on USPS's Final Decision for Charleston Facility
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement after reviewing the United States Postal Service's (USPS) final decision for the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). "I am disappointed that USPS has decided to move forward with plans to shrink the role of the Charleston facility. It is also ve  more

Following Audit of Richmond USPS Regional Processing & Distribution Center, Rep. Spanberger Relaunches U.S. Postal Service Survey
WOODBRIDGE, Virginia, April 4 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today relaunched her survey to collect experiences and concerns from Virginians about the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) -- particularly related to delays and disruptions originating at the Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) in Sandston, Virginia. The USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a new audit repo  more

In Case You Missed It: Capito Appointed to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, announced last week that U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has been appointed to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission. As a Commissioner, Senator Capito will assist the United States Semiquincentennial Co  more

Miller Meets with State and Local Officials, Tours Community Project Funding Site
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) spoke with state and local officials around West Virginia, met with small business owners, and toured the Salt Rock PSD that she secured $750,000 through Community Project Funding. Congresswoman Miller first met with Frank Mullens, Mayor of Charleston to discuss new projects that aim to help grow the city's economy. "It was a pleasure meeting with Mayor Mullens and ci  more

Scott to Host Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will hold a Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m. This town hall will be an opportunity for constituents to learn and ask questions about the work being done in Washington. Constituents can register to join the town hall by visiting: bobbyscott.house.gov/live. A live stream will also be available at that link at the time of the event  more

Wittman Hosts Mental Health Seminar in Williamsburg
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an informational mental health seminar in Williamsburg to provide parents, educators, first responders, and interested Virginia's First District residents with resources to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy. The congressman was joined by mental and behavioral health professionals from Colonial Behavioral Health, Riverside Health System,   more