U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Rep. Foxx Issues Remarks on PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Oct. 22, 2021, on PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. Now, more than ever, we need to advocate for flexible workplace policies that improve conditions for, and empower, work
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Rep. McEachin Speaks in Support of the Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) attended two press conferences this week to speak in support of the Build Back Better Act to invest in America, boost the country's economy, give massive tax cuts to hard-working, middle-class Americans, and take decisive action on the climate crisis.
Rep. McEachin joined the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Speaker Nancy Pelosi, & other congressional climat
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Rep. McEachin Votes to Pass the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted to pass H.R. 3110, the bipartisan, bicameral Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act to expand workplace protections for breastfeeding mothers. This bill updates and improves the 2010 break time for nursing mothers' provision under the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide reasonable break time to pump for one yea
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Rep. Scott: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
The House passed bipartisan legislation that would strengthen and expand workplace protections for nursing mothers. The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act requires employers to provide nursing workers the break time and privacy they need to pump at work to keep themselves and their infants healthy.
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Rep. Spanberger Announces Nearly $400,000 Federal Grant for UVA Health System to Strengthen Telehealth Services in Central Virginia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced a new federal grant totaling $388,574 to help strengthen telehealth services across Central Virginia, support providers' purchases of equipment for virtual healthcare appointments and patient monitoring, and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
This grant was awarded to the University of Virginia Health System as part of the third roun
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Rep. Spanberger Receives More Than 1,500 Responses to USPS Survey, Shares Personal Impacts of Mail Delays on Central Virginians
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced the initial results of her relaunched survey focused on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail and delivery service delays. The delays constituents are facing are unacceptable, and Spanberger will use these responses to push for effective action and reforms at USPS.
Since Thursday, October 7, Spanberger's office has received more than 1
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Rep. Wittman, Members Urge Reconsideration of Contractor Vaccine Mandates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter with his colleagues on the Committee to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin voicing their grave concerns surrounding the impending vaccination deadlines for Department of Defense contractors.
The letter points to the serious long-term costs that a vaccine man
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Sen. Capito Joins Stuart Varney to Discuss Border Crisis, Reckless Spending Spree
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Varney and Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the ongoing crisis at the southern border, and the reckless tax and spending spree Democrats are attempting to push through Congress.
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ON DEMS' COMMITMENT TO UNNECCESARY SPENDING: "I don't think we need to spend another $2 trillion. I was sort of chuckling a l
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Sen. Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Democrats' Attempted IRS Spying Scheme
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and other Republican colleagues in introducing the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act," legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"Whether it's $600 or $10,000, the IRS should
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Sen. Kaine Cosponsors Legislation to Eliminate Excessive Court Fines and Fees That Target Low Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) in introducing the State Justice Improvement Act, legislation that will make lasting changes to America's criminal justice system. Across the country, courts often impose fines and fees without considering an individual's ability to pay--disproportionately impacting low income communities and communities of color. This legislation provides state an
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Sen. Kaine: Virginia and Maryland Senators Call for WMATA's Full Cooperation to Address Safety Issues
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-Va.) and Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (Both D-Md.) wrote to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) CEO Paul Wiedefeld Thursday urging cooperation, transparency, and action to address safety concerns and restore public confidence in the transit agency.
The senators called for WMATA's full cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Boar
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Sen. Manchin Encourages Eligible West Virginians to Enroll, Adjust Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment Period
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) encouraged eligible West Virginians to enroll in Medicare health and prescription drug plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which ends December 7, 2021. During the Open Enrollment period, West Virginians can review their coverage options and make changes to their healthcare or prescription drug plans.
"Many West Virginia seniors rely on Medi
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Sen. Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Participate in Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged West Virginians to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, October 23rd. Drug Take-Back Day is an opportunity for the public to prevent prescription drug misuse and theft by disposing of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
"Drug Take-Back Day is an effective program that rai
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Sen. Manchin Urges FDA to Require Training for Healthcare Professionals Prescribing Opioids to Combat Drug Epidemic That Killed More Than 94k Americans Last Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led his colleagues in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require healthcare professionals who prescribe opioids to complete mandatory training programs, similar to the trainings healthcare professionals who prescribe medications to treat substance use disorder must complete.
Currently, the FDA requires healthcare professiona
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Sen. Warner: Virginia and Maryland Senators Call for WMATA's Full Cooperation to Address Safety Issues
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-Va.) and Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (Both D-Md.) wrote to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) CEO Paul Wiedefeld Thursday urging cooperation, transparency, and action to address safety concerns and restore public confidence in the transit agency.
The senators called for WMATA's full cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Bo
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $457,000 for Telehealth Program at Minnie Hamilton Health System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $457,568 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support the telehealth program at Minnie Hamilton Health System. This funding will be used to purchase equipment and software to improve internet access, voice service, network capaci
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce DOJ Funding for West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,485,350 from several grant programs through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to locations across West Virginia. Collectively, these grants will provide funding to help make criminal history recording procedures more efficient, support local law enforceme
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,310,823 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand access to high-speed internet and educational and health services for rural West Virginians.
"West Virginia's future relies on our ability to bring reliable internet connectiv
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Sens. Kaine, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Letter Calling for Job Training Investments in Build Back Better Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led 14 of their colleagues in a letter to President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging them to invest in job training in the upcoming Build Back Better bill, as negotiations on the legislation continue in Congress. In the letter, the
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $457k for Telehealth Program at Minnie Hamilton Health System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $457,568 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support the telehealth program at Minnie Hamilton Health System. This funding will be used to purchase equipment and software to improve internet access, voice service, network capacity and the qual
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce DOJ Funding for West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,485,350 from several grant programs through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to locations across West Virginia. Collectively, these grants will provide funding to help make criminal history recording procedures more efficient, support local law enforcement offices, and
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,310,823 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand access to high-speed internet and educational and health services for rural West Virginians.
"Affordable, reliable access to the Internet is essential in order to complete homework, compete
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Statement of Rep. Good on Letter to A.G. Garland and Secretary Cardona
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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"Online learning over the last year has enabledand required parents to become more actively engaged in their children's education. Parents have seen first-hand the failings of the current public school curriculum. Now more than ever, they are aware of the infiltration of leftist views in public schools, particularly through the teaching of critical race theory and radical gender ideologies.
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To Bring Attention to Need for Recovery Services, Rep. Spanberger Shares Story of Central Virginian Lost Due to Overdose on the Floor of the U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following floor statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives shared the story of Summer Barrow, a Central Virginian who lost her life to a fentanyl overdose in January 2020.
In 2020, Virginia reported a record number of drug overdose deaths -- including a 47 percent increase in the number of opioid related deaths from 2019 to 2020.
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