| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Tuesday December 10, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
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Capito Secures Funding for West Virginia Initiatives and Projects
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, public safety, rural development, education, and economic development projects.
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Griffith Statement on Daniel Penny Verdict
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
In response to a New York court decision finding Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Daniel Penny is an American who served his country admirably in the United States Marine Corps. In the military, he received several ribbons and awards common in peacetime activity, according to his military r
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Manchin, Welch Lead Effort to Establish Supreme Court Term Limits
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) filed a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The amendment would institute nonrenewable, 18-year terms for new U.S. Supreme Court Justices, with a new term starting every two years. The Senators' amendment aims to restore confidence in the Court, eliminate political gamesmanship f
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Rep. Spanberger Delivers Farewell Address From U.S. House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today delivered her final speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In her remarks, Spanberger reflected on her achievements -- like lowering prescription drug costs for the Seventh District's seniors, securing critical infrastructure investments across the Commonwealth, and expanding healthcare benefits for Veterans. She also exp
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Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner On Open AI's Efforts to Integrate Additional Safety and Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on Open AI's new safeguards against malicious misuse of their artificial intelligence products:
"I'm pleased to see OpenAI heed my call for additional safeguards as it releases powerful new features like video generation including specific measures I have advocated for, including adding new detecti
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