U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
House Education Committee Chairman Scott Applauds President Biden Effort to Save American Lives, Keep Businesses Open
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency workplace safety standard requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure all their workers are vaccinated or produce a negative test on a weekly basis.
"The Biden Adm
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House Science Committee Chairs Johnson, Beyer, Stevens Issue Statements on Release of Decadal Survey on Astronomy & Astrophysics 2020
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, issued the following statements on Nov. 4, 2021:
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee for a Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysi
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Rep. Bacon Congratulates Youngkin, Sears, Miyares on Decisive Wins
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2021:
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"Congratulations to Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears and Jason Miyares on their respective elections in Virginia, a state that went for Joe Biden by 10% just 12 months ago.
"Glenn ran a positive campaign focused on improving state services, getting businesses fully opened again, and improving the local schools.
"More importantly, this election largely reflects what the nation is seeing and wh
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Rep. Beyer Issues Statement on Virginia Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021:
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents the Northern Virginia suburbs of the nation's capital, issued the following statement today on Virginia's election results.
"I congratulate Governor-elect Youngkin on his victory. He will be Virginia's next Governor, and while he and I have many disagreements, we both want what is best for the Commonwealth. I look forward to working with him in areas wh
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Rep. Beyer: JEC, CHC, House Small Business Committee Release Report on Hispanic Businesses, Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSRep) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2021:
The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), led by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA); the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA); and the House Small Business Committee, led by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) released a new report examining the state of Hispanic entrepreneurship and businesses ownership in t
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Rep. Connolly Statement on Silver Line Phase 2 Major Milestone
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Government Operations subcommittee, released the following statement after Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officials declared substantial completion on Phase 2 of the Metrorail Silver Line extension project.
"As one of the earliest and strongest proponents of the Silver line, this is a welcome step towards fully operational M
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Rep. Connolly Submits Testimony in Support of D.C. Council's Jamal Khashoggi Way Designation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2021:
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, submitted testimony in support of the Council of the District of Columbia's proposed legislation to rename the street in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy after Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist and Northern Virginia resident who was murdered at the direction of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. Connolly's
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Rep. Crist Statement on Urgent Need to Pass Build Back Better Agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
U.S. Representative Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) released the following statement after the results of Tuesday night's elections.
"Last night's results in Virginia and New Jersey were deeply concerning," said Rep. Crist. "It's clear we have a lot of work to do to reconnect with independents and suburban voters, to make clear what we stand for, and just as importantly, what we do not.
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Rep. Foxx Blasts Egregious Federal Vaccine Mandate for Private Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) "emergency" rule requiring private companies to enforce a COVID-19 vaccine-and-testing mandate:
"Biden wants the fede
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Rep. Foxx Issues Floor Remarks on NLRB
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Nov. 4, 2021, regarding the National Labor Relations Board:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor about National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Democrats' egregious conflict of interest and utter hypocrisy.
Republican Leader Foxx's remarks:
"What's happening at the Na
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Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Importance of School Choice
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement after yesterday's meeting with former Secretary of State and current Director of the Hoover Institution, Condoleezza Rice, to discuss the importance of school choice:
"A high-quality education is the path out of
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Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Protect Older Job Applicants Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3992, the so-called Protect Older Job Applicants Act, which will harm job creators, enrich trial lawyers, and gut recruitment programs in the middle of a labor shortage:
"Trial lawye
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Rep. Foxx Reacts to President Biden Plan to Terminate Contracts With Private Collection Agencies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Education announced it will end contracts with its Private Collection Agencies (PCAs):
"The Department's action is yet another example of putting the preferences of its progressive allies o
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Rep. Foxx: It's a Great Day for the Future of Education in Our Country
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), and Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) to discuss ho
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Rep. Good Statement on Letter to Governor-Elect Youngkin
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) sent a letter to Governor-Elect Youngkin urging him to, not only oppose vaccine mandates, but to declare the Commonwealth of Virginia as a vaccine mandate free state.
"Sadly, the Biden administration continues to push these unconstitutional and lawless vaccine mandates. Putting the heavy hand of government in charge of your health is dangerous, reckless, and a policy that t
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Rep. Griffith Statement on Vaccine Mandate for Medicare and Medicaid Providers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 4, 2021:
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released details of its vaccine mandate rule for facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid.
"Rural health care systems already have trouble recruiting and retaining workers.
"The vaccine mandate rolled out today by President Biden will only add to the bur
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Rep. Luetkemeyer Statement on Saule Omarova's Nomination
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021:
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Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ranking Member on the Consumer Protection & Financial Institutions Subcommittee released the following statement regarding one of President Joe Biden's most radical nominees, Cornell Law Professor Saule Omarova, to be Comptroller of the Currency.
"It is ironic that on the same day voters in Virginia, Minneapolis, Buffalo, and towns across the
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Rep. Luetkemeyer Statement on Virginia Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2021:
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Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) released the following statement regarding Glenn Youngkin's projected victory to serve as Governor of Virginia.
"Today, voters in Virginia made clear what people in Missouri and across the country have been saying for months: our children will not be used to push radical agendas and undermine our country.
"From critical race theory to never e
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Rep. McKinley Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Affordable, Reliable Energy in Developing Countries
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) introduced the Supporting Affordable and Reliable Energy in Developing Countries Act of 2021. The bill ensures that developing countries are protected from any policies such as bans on coal, gas and oil projects, which would stifle the ability to provide reliable energy to their people.
"This bill would prevent the Biden Administr
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Rep. Scott Fact Sheet: Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
The Education and Labor Committee's portion of the Build Back Better Act will lower costs for families, secure good-paying jobs for American workers, and set a strong foundation of America's children. These investments will:
* Lower the cost of child care by ensuring a vast majority of families pay no more than 7 percent of their income on child care
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Rep. Scott Statement on Death of Former Virginia Delegate Crittenden
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021:
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Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Virginia Delegate Flora D. Crittenden.
"Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia have lost a fearless leader and public servant today with the passing of Flora Crittenden.
"She served our community in many ways as a teacher, guidance counselor, city councilwoman, and delegate in the Virginia
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Rep. Scott: House Passes Protect Older Job Applicants Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan H.R.3992, The Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021, introduced by Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) and co-led by Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott. The bill will clarify that older job applicants can challenge disparate impact claims about discriminatory hiring practices un
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Rep. Spanberger Statement on Virginia Governor's Race Result
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2021:
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"I want to extend my congratulations to Glenn Youngkin on his victory -- and I want to thank the Virginia Department of Elections for their tireless efforts in ensuring a free and fair election.
"Additionally, I want to thank former Governor McAuliffe for his continued commitment to the workers, families, and communities of Virginia.
"As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 cr
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Rep. Stefanik: Republicans Are the Party of Parents, Education, Choice, Freedom, and Family
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following remarks on Nov. 3, 2021:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference to respond to last night's referendum of Democrats' radical agenda in Virginia and across the nation.
Full remarks below:
"Last night was not just a big night for Republicans, it was a big night for America. Americans across the country rejected President Biden and Speaker Pelosi's radical Socialist agenda.
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Rep. Wexton Statement on Announcement of Silver Line Phase 2 Substantial Completion
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's announcement of Substantial Completion of the Metro Silver Line Phase 2 expansion.
"This is an important step for Virginians who have long awaited Metro's expansion. The Silver Line Phase 2 project will help Fairfax and Loudoun residents get around the region more quickly and effici
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Rep. Wexton: Child Tax Credit Delivered $38.1 Million in Tax Cuts for Virginia-10th Congressional District Families in October
STERLING, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee today estimating that 103,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in Virginia's 10th Congressional District in October. A total of $38.1 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking VA-10 families.
Statewide, 937,000 monthly tax cuts went to families in O
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Reps. Foxx, Allen, Sens. Braun, Burr Demand Answers From Labor Secretary on Strike Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2021:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) are demanding answers from Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on his participation in the strike activity with the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Inte
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Reps. Good, Boebert, and Bishop Elected to the Board of the House Freedom Caucus
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
This week, Reps. Bob Good, Lauren Boebert, and Dan Bishop were elected by members of the House Freedom Caucus to serve on the board guiding the caucus as it advocates for freedom and conservative values.
Rep. Bob Good (VA-05) said: "The House Freedom Caucus stands for the freedoms of Americans that career politicians in Washington, and sadly too many Republicans, tend to neglect. I have full faith in my colleag
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Reps. Luria and Womack Introduce Bipartisan American Telecommunications Security Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Representatives Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) and Steve Womack (R-AR-03) today introduced the American Telecommunications Security Act, bipartisan legislation prohibiting the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase telecommunications equipment manufactured by the Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE.
"We cannot allow taxpayer dollars to be used to facilitate the People's Republic of China's
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Reps. McKinley and O'Halleran Introduce Bill to Bolster Rural Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) and Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the Rural Health Training Act of 2021. This legislation will provide rural health care organizations with funding to support the retention of their health care workforce and enhance training opportunities.
"The health care professionals who work in rural communities are hardworking and dedicate
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Sen. Capito Joins All Female Senators in Bipartisan Letter to President Biden: Protect Afghan Women & Girls
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined all 24 female senators in a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls following the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
In the letter to the president, Senator Capito and her colleagues write, "In the wake of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan,
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Sen. Capito, Colleagues Press Administration for Transparency on Potential Widespread Impact of Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, along with the Republican leaders of other key committees, including Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike C
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Sen. Capito, Republican Committee Leaders Call for Transparent Process to Vet Reckless Tax-and-Spend Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and fellow Republican leaders of the committees that have received reconciliation instructions today sent a letter to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Committee Chairs calling on them to hol
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Sen. Kaine Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Potential Funding Cuts, Help Virginia Recover From COVID
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine a member of the Senate Health, Education, Pensions, and Labor (HELP) Committee, announced his cosponsorship of the bipartisan Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses (TRAIN) Act, legislation to make a technical correction to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) program that supports the training of nurses and other allied health professionals at hospital-based nur
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Sen. Kaine Introduces Embrace Act to Improve Resilience at Military Facilities & Protect Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined by Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), introduced the Enhancing Military Base Resilience and Conserving Ecosystems through Stormwater Management (EMBRACE) Act, legislation to authorize the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out stormwater management projects at military ins
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Sen. Manchin, Committee Explore Alternative Applications For Civilian Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the potential range of uses for civilian nuclear energy. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, stressed the role nuclear can play in accelerating breakthroughs across the energy sector, including in clean hydrogen production.
"As
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Sen. Portman Appears on CNBC's Squawk Box
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following transcript of an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box on Nov. 3, 2021:
In an interview this morning with CNBC's Squawk Box, Senator Portman discussed last night's gubernatorial race in Virginia - noting that voters responded to Governor-elect Youngkin's campaign, which focused on real issues impacting folks' daily lives. Portman also argued that the results show that voters are not supportive of the Democrats' massive tax and spendi
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Sen. Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing EMBRACE Act to Improve Resilience at Military Facilities & Protect Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), introduced the Enhancing Military Base Resilience and Conserving Ecosystems through Stormwater Management (EMBRACE) Act, legislation to authorize the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out stormwater management projects at military installa
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Sens. Manchin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) led 14 Senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2021 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4 million students experiencing homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year. In West
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Recommendations for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today sent a letter to the White House recommending candidates for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), which was created when Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. assumed senior status effective November 1, 2021. In their letter, the Senators recommended U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Hanes, who has served as a Fede
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Recommendations for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2021:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today sent a letter to the White House recommending candidates for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), which was created when Judge John A. Gibney, Jr. assumed senior status effective November 1, 2021. In their letter, the Senators recommended U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Hanes, who has served as a Feder
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Statement of Sen. Warner on Failure of Bipartisan Bill to Safeguard the Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to move forward with the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 - bipartisan legislation to safeguard voting rights:
"The Senate has once again failed to safeguard voting rights, this time by refusing to allow debate on a bipartisan bill to protect access to the ballot.
"As global history has taught us, i
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