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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday November 13, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Connolly to Host 16th Annual Open Season Workshop
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) will hold his 16th annual Open Season Workshop on November 16, 2024 to assist federal employees, retirees, servicemembers, and veterans in navigating changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP) and dental and vision insurance programs. The program will feature a panel of experts, including representatives from the various health care plans, to an  more

Warner & Turkey Industry Announce First U.S. Turkey Shipment to India, Launching New Era for American Turkey Exports
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, announced the first shipment of U.S.-grown turkey products from Virginia to India, marking a historic milestone in international trade, expanding the reach of American turkey products in global markets, and opening new doors for U.S. turkey producers. This shipment comes as a result of a recent trade agreement and tariff reduction,  more

Warner, Kaine & Beyer on Inspector General Report About the Use of Deadly Force Against Bijan Ghaisar
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (all D-VA) released the statement below following the release of a report by the Department of the Interior's Office of the Inspector General on the use of deadly force by U.S. Park Police officers against Bijan Ghaisar. "The death of Bijan Ghaisar remains a great tragedy. Despite the OIG's findings that the officers who killed Bijan Ghaisar did not  more