WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news and letter: U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), along with U.S. Reps. Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to the Virginia General Assembly, urging for prompt action to be taken to protect abortion access for all Virginians.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter on Nov. 21, 2022: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), along with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representatives Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) in sending a letter to the Virginia General Assembly urging for prompt action to be take  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2022: * * * U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement welcoming the Department of Justice's approval of benefits through the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for Serena Liebengood, the wife of Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood of Vienna, Virginia, who died by suicide after protecting the Capitol from insurrectionists on January 6. Kaine weighed in to support the approval of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release and letter: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, ENR Committee Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent a letter to Senate appropriators calling for $25 million in FY2023 funding for the Carbon Materials Science Initiative at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The initiative   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following news release and letter on Nov. 21, 2022: U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), along with U.S. Reps. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to the Virginia General Assembly, urging for prompt action to be taken to protect abortio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following commentary on The Hill, on Nov. 18, 2022: America has a problem: with more than 10 million unfilled jobs and a monumental skills gap, the United States is approaching dire economic straits. Apprenticeships are a potent remedy to fill the gaps in our workforce and offer Americans work experience, education, and a clear path to a well-paying job.   more

STERLING, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2022: * * * Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) issued the following statement on the announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved benefits through the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program for the family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood, who died by suicide following the January 6th insurrection. "I'm very pleased that the DOJ has granted Serena Lie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: On Public Health Thank You Day, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the introduction of House Concurrent Resolution 117, commending public health professionals for their dedication and service to the United States. "Public health professionals play a central and significant role in ensuring our nation's safety," said Congressman Wittman. "Their strength and resilience in the face of extreme chal  more