U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia
@EdLaborGOP Meet to Discuss Strengthening Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of strengthening employer-sponsored insurance, the backbone of our health care system.
During the roundtable, Republican members of the Education and Labor Committee shared their concerns regard
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Energy Committee Sends Nuclear Energy Nominee to Senate Floor With Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider the pending nomination of Dr. Kathryn Huff to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Energy. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, voted to support Dr. Huff's nomination and she passed out of committee
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House Education Chairman Scott Commemorates Workers Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following remarks:
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Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor to commemorate Workers' Memorial Day.
Chairman Scott Commemorates Workers Memorial Day
"Worker Memorial Day is a reminder of the toll of workplace injury and illness.
"One study con
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Joint Economic Committee Chairman Beyer Issue Opening Statement at Hearing on Investments to Build More Competitive America
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on April 27, 2022:
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Building on a Strong Foundation: Investments Today for a More Competitive Tomorrow." Remarks are as prepared.
"Just over two years ago, the United States confirmed its first case of COVID.
Since then, hu
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Joint Economic Committee Chairman Beyer on Q1 GDP
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on April 28, 2022:
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported its initial estimate of first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 1.4%.
Visit the JEC's Macroeconomic Dashboard to view the latest economic data.
"Today's
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Letter: Reps. Miller, Good Urge VA to Improve Access, Wait Times, Quality of Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) in sending a letter to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General Michael Missal calling for a solution to ongoing service issues and long wait times for veterans, especially in rural areas. The letter was also signed by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Ben Cline (R-VA), a
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Rep. Beyer on 1Q GDP
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported its initial estimate of first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 1.4%.
Visit the JEC's Macroeconomic Dashboard to view the latest economic data.
"Today's headline GDP number is masking the strength of our economy,
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Rep. Beyer: ESA Caucus Co-Chairs, 119 Representatives Seek Enhanced Funding for Endangered Species Protections
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
The Co-Chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led 119 Representatives in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for robust funding for the Endangered Species Act to support listing, planning and consultation, species conservation and recovery process. T
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Rep. Connolly Leads 60 Plus Members in Urging 5.1% Pay Raise for Feds in FY23 Appropriations Legislation
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations, led 62 members of Congress in urging the House Committee on Appropriations to include a 5.1 percent pay raise for federal employees in the FY2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. The increase is in line with Connolly's FAIR Act, which he introduced in January of this year.
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Rep. Foxx on Biden Endless Student Loan Forgiveness Facade
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on April 28, 2022:
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Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on President Biden's directive to the Department of Education to move forward with student loan forgiveness proposals:
"You don't need to be an expert in reading tea leaves to understand that President Biden i
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Rep. Good Partners With Vietnam War Commemoration
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Good (R-VA) announced his partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration to honor Vietnam veterans and their families who call the 5th Congressional District home.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a national 50th anniversary commemoration. It began with a Presidential inaugural event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day, May 28, 201
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Rep. McEachin Votes for Lend-Lease Legislation Expediting Military Aide to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted for legislation expediting the delivery of urgently needed security aid to the people of Ukraine as they continue to repel Russia's unprovoked invasion. Reviving a game-changing World War II program, the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act will streamline the shipment of weapons systems, ammunition, and other equipment to Ukraine. Previously passed by
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Rep. Spanberger Votes to Send Lend-Lease Bill for Ukraine to President Biden's Desk, Speed Up American Weapons Shipments to Ukrainian Military
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger -- a Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee -- today voted to pass legislation that would authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine to provide additional U.S. military equipment. The bipartisan bill now goes to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.
The bipartisan Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act would significant
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Sen. Capito: West Virginia Legislature Leadership Joins W.Va. Hydrogen Hub Coalition
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Representative David McKinley (R-W.Va.-01) and Governor Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) welcomed Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, President of the Senate Craig Blair, Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin and House Minority Leader Doug Skaff to th
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Sen. Manchin Announces $6.6 Million to Wheeling Park Commission for Wilson's Lodge Renovations
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $6.6 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Wheeling Park Commission for renovations to Oglebay Park's Wilson Lodge. This funding was made possible by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The project will support local tourism, a financial anchor for the regional economy as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and is e
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Sen. Manchin, Committee Consider Energy, Interior Nominees
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider the nominations of Dr. David Applegate to be Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor to be an Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs at the Department of the Interior and Dr. Evel
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Sen. Manchin: West Virginia Legislative Leadership Joins W.Va. Hydrogen Hub Coalition
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative David McKinley (R-WV) and Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) welcomed Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, President of the Senate Craig Blair, Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin and House Minority Leader Doug Skaff to the West Virginia Hydrogen
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Sen. Warren, Child Care Provider, Small Business Owner, and Economist Call for Investments in High-Quality, Affordable Universal Child Care to Expand Workforce and Fight Inflation
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 27, 2022:
Chairing a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned witnesses about the importance of providing high-quality, affordable child care and how it will help get parents back into the workplace and fight inflation.
During the hearing, witnesses, including Melissa Colagrosso,
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Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $3.3 Million for Maternal Health and Family Services
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,316,891 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and West Virginia University (WVU). This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will help DHHR and WVU support in
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Sens. Manchin, Braun to FDA Commissioner Califf: Implement Recommendations to Address Drug Epidemic Now
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Mike Braun (R-IN) called on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert M. Califf to implement recommendations from a report FDA Commissioner Califf requested during his previous tenure at FDA. These recommendations were meant to help the FDA re-examine its policies for addressing the drug epidemic. However, over two months into Commissioner Califf's seco
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $3.3 Million for Maternal Health and Family Services
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $3,316,891 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) and West Virginia University (WVU). This funding, which is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will help DHHR and WVU support infant and family
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Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $420k to West Virginia University for Stroke, Alzheimer's Disease Research
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 28, 2022:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $420,186 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to West Virginia University (WVU) for critical research into stroke and Alzheimer's disease related dementias that will help advance our scientific understanding of aging.
"Alzheimer's is
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