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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday November 02, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Capito Secures CDS Award to Expand Services at Lily's Place
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a funding award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Lily's Place in Huntington, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directe  more

Connolly Leads Request to Tech Executives To Disclose Measures to Prevent Political Violence Following Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, sent a letter to executives at Meta, X Corp, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snap requesting information on how they plan to ensure their platforms are not used to spread violence or threaten public safety in the months following Tuesday's election. Con  more

Kaine, Shaheen, and Van Hollen Express Concern About Violence in Lebanon and Push for De-Escalation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern about Israeli military actions that resulted in the deaths of members of the U.S.-supported Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), and reiterated the need for de-escalation in the Middle East. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secreta  more

Manchin Announces $985k To Replace The Purgitsville Bridge
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $985,320 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the Purgitsville Bridge in Purgitsville, West Virginia. Orthotropic Steel Deck (OSD) technology will be used to replace and modernize the bridge to ensure it is able to avoid deterioration and safety concerns. "This bridge h  more

Manchin Leads 9th Annual Ride For Fallen Service Heroes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) served as the Special Guest Road Captain for the 9th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes. This year's ride began at the Gold Star Monument at the West Virginia State Capitol and ended at the Veterans Memorial Arch in Huntington. The ride honored Fallen Service Heroes and showed support for Gold Star Families. "Every year, I look forward to the An  more

Scott Named Congressional Champion of Child Labor Protections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: NEWPORT NEWS, VA Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, was named a 2024 Congressional Champion of Child Labor Protections by the Child Labor Coalition. This honor was given to Congressman Scott for his stand against child labor exploitation and his sponsorship of H.R. 4440, the Protecting Children Act,(link is external) legislation that   more

Scott Statement on the October Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: As originally released by the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Democrats Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 12,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. To date, President Biden is the first President on record without a month of job loss in t  more

Stefanik Demands FTC Take Action Against Chinese Flag Manufacturers Falsely Labeling American Flags "Made in the USA"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led a letter with Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Nick Langworthy (R-NY) expressing concern to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan about an influx of companies based in the People's Republic of China (PRC) falsely labeling their American flags as "Made in the USA" across online retail platforms and urging the FTC to issue complaints and take a  more

Warner & Kaine Announce Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Carroll and Rockbridge Counties
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $9,460,000 in federal funding for Carroll and Rockbridge counties to expand high-speed internet access for residents and businesses. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Connect Program that provides financial assistance to increase broadband services in rural communities where service is limited. "H  more

Warner & Kaine Announce Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Broadband in Carroll and Rockbridge Counties
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $9,460,000 in federal funding for Carroll and Rockbridge counties to expand high-speed internet access for residents and businesses. The funding is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Connect Program that provides financial assistance to increase broadband services in rural communities where service is limited. "H  more

Wexton and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Develop a National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and David Joyce (R-OH) introduced the National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan Act to develop a nationwide strategy to prevent domestic violence. The bipartisan bill would strengthen federal resources for preventative measures, such as education initiatives and greater coordination efforts throughout government and with stakeholders. The plan wou  more