U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Climate Crisis Committee Chair Castor Issues Remarks on SCOTUS Case of West Virginia Vs. EPA
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2022:
This morning, Chair Kathy Castor of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Chairman Tom Carper of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a virtual press conference to urge the Supreme Court to protect the Clean Air Act as jus
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Congressional Research Service: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Feb. 28, 2022, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress":
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(Continued from Part 2 of 4)
Aspects of Navy Ship Names
Two State Names Not Currently Being Used, Particularly Kansas
As noted earlier in the section on evolution over time in Navy ship-naming rules, state names were once given to battleships, then later to nuclear-powered cruisers and ballistic missile subm
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House Education Committee Ranking Member Foxx Issues Statement on President Biden State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on March 1, 2022, reacting to President Biden's State of the Union address:
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"Tonight, the American people did not watch a State of the Union address. They did not see a resolute leader provide an accurate assessment of our country's trajectory. What they watched was the leader of the free world draw a caricature of America that
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Rep. Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA's Artemis Initiative
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following opening statement:
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The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, "Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASA's Artemis Initiative."
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Don Beyer's (D-VA), opening statement as prepared for the record is below.
Before we get underway, I want to take a moment
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Rep. Beyer: Science Committee Chairs Celebrate Successful Launch of GOES-T Satellite
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite mission GOES-T, a collaborative acquisition, development, and launch partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), was successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. GOES-T is the latest in the Geostationary Operational Environmental (GOES) -R series of satellites, a cutting-ed
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Rep. Connolly: House Caucus Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Deliver President Biden's Domestic Agenda
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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The following statement was released by leaders of the House of Representatives Democratic Caucuses in advance of President Biden's first State of the Union address.
Those leaders include: Representatives Gerald Connolly (VA-11), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Doris Matsui (CA-06), co-chairs of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition; Suzan DelBene (WA-01), chair of the New Democrat Coali
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Rep. McEachin Announces Winners of Black History Month Essay Contest
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced the middle and high school winners of his annual Black History Month Essay Contest: Salim Bamoue, an 8th grader at Vernon Johns Middle School in Petersburg, and Mona Garimella, an 11th grader at Maggie Walker Governor's School in Richmond.
"Every year, I am thoroughly impressed by the thoughtful and nuanced submissions I receive for my Black History Mo
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Rep. McEachin Names Henrico Resident as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 2 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced Abbey Conley, a mother from Henrico, as his Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address to Congress. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, Conley and her family benefitted from the expanded Child Tax Credit, which helped them afford groceries, utilities, medical bills, and more.
The State of the Union Address w
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Rep. McEachin Statement on EPA Vs. W.Va. SCOTUS Case
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.
"The Clean Air Act explicitly recognizes the EPA's authority and obligation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Congressional Republicans have tried and failed to undermine the Clean Air Act legislatively. Now, they are turning to t
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Rep. Scott Announces U.S. Department of Labor Grant to Improve Virginians' Access to Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, announced that Virginia will receive over $6.8 million - out of $20.5 million that is being distributed across three states and the District of Columbia - from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to improve outreach, access and claims processing for individuals with disabilities, those who may need language assistance s
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Sen. Capito Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.
"The State of the Union address is always a momentous occasion, and it was especially great to join together in-person this year, which was a positive change from the prior year. The president began his speech, as he should have, by addressing the situation i
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Sen. Kaine Statement Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
"When President Biden delivers his State of the Union address, I'd like to hear him discuss positive signs of a great American comeback, including strong wage, job, and GDP growth, after two difficult years of the COVID pandemic. While challenges remain at home and abroad, especially stemming from
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Sen. Kaine Statement Applauding ICC Opening Investigation Into War Crimes in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee focused on democracy and human rights, released the following statement applauding International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan's announcement that he will launch an investigation into war crimes or crimes against humanity in Ukraine:
"The ICC opening an investigation into Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine is a ste
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Sen. Manchin Again Calls on Biden Administration to Ban Russian Oil Imports and Act Quickly to Ensure American Energy Independence and Security
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider pending legislation. In his opening remarks, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, criticized the hypocrisy of importing Russian crude oil amid their invasion of Ukraine and again urged the Biden Administration to ban the ongoing importation of Russian crude oil and petroleum products and act quickly to en
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Sen. Manchin Again Calls on Biden Administration to Ban Russian Oil Imports, Act Quickly to Ensure American Energy Independence, Security
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 1, 2022:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider pending legislation. In his opening remarks, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, criticized the hypocrisy of importing Russian crude oil amid their invasion of Ukraine and again urged the Biden Administration to ban the ongoi
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Sen. Manchin Announces Another $2.4 Million From American Rescue Plan to Expand Broadband Access for W.Va. Schools, Libraries
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced an additional $2,431,022 from the American Rescue Plan for West Virginia schools, school districts, libraries and other education organizations as part of the latest round of the Emergency Connectivity Fund. This funding is distributed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help schools and libraries purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots,
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Sen. Manchin Calls for Immediate Action to End President Putin's Ability to Use Energy as a Weapon
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement calling for immediate actions to be taken to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to use energy resources as a weapon of war.
"The brutal war that Vladimir Putin has inflicted on the sovereign democratic nation of Ukraine demands a fundamental rethinking of American national security and our national and international energy policy. The U
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Sen. Manchin Calls for Immediate Action to End Putin Ability to Use Energy As Weapon
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on March 1, 2022:
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement calling for immediate actions to be taken to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to use energy resources as a weapon of war.
"The brutal war that Vladimir Putin has inflicted on the sovereign dem
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Sen. Manchin Rings Alarm On Continued Russian Crude Oil Imports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement urging the Biden Administration to take the necessary measures to ensure American energy independence and security.
"The entire world is watching as Vladimir Putin uses energy as a weapon in an attempt to extort and
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Manchin
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening statement by at a Feb. 8, 2022, confirmation hearing:
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The Committee will come to order.
We meet today to consider three pending nominations.
The three nominees are:
* Ms. Laura Daniel-Davis to be the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management;
* Ms. Maria Robinson to be the Assistant Secretary of Energy oversee
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Senate Energy Committee Issues Opening Statement From Chairman Manchin on Clean Hydrogen
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following opening statement at a Feb. 10, 2022, hearing on clean hydrogen:
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The committee will come to order.
Before we formally kick-off today's hearing, I want to note that Sen.
Barrasso isn't able to be with us today since he is back home caring for his wife, Bobbi. I wish her a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with their family today.
Today the Ener
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Sens. Capito, Collins Urge CMS to Ensure Alzheimer's Coverage Decision Does Not Restrict Access, Impede Research
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
In January, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a draft National Coverage Determination (NCD) that proposes to restrict coverage of a new class of Alzheimer's treatments, monoclonal antibodies that target amyloid plaque, to Alzheimer's patients who are enrolled in qualifying clinical trials.
In response to this coverage decision, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Recommendations for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 1, 2022:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today sent a letter to President Biden recommending candidates for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. In their letter, the Senators recommended Mr. Jamar Walker, who has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia since 2015, and Judge Kevin Duffan, who has been a Circuit Court Ju
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Recommendations for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 1, 2022:
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today sent a letter to President Biden recommending candidates for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. In their letter, the Senators recommended Mr. Jamar Walker, who has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia since 2015, and Judge Kevin Duffan, who has been a Circuit Court Jud
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Sens. Warner & Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senators Dick Durbin, Bob Menendez, and Rob Portman, as well as 37 other senators, in sending a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging the Administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the United States following the Russian military invasion of Ukraine. According to the Department of State, 29,510 nonimmigrant visas were issued
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