*Virginia Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday March 14, 2025 ( 54 items ) |
Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Introduce SOS Act to Address Shipbuilding Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Introduce SOS Act to Address Shipbuilding Crisis
Read the exclusive on the SOS Act from Elizabeth Elkind at Fox News.
WASHINGTON--A bipartisan trio of American veterans, led by Army veteran and Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, is introducing legislation to revitalize U.S. shipyards and shipbuilders. Co-led by Navy veteran Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Air Forc
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BREAKING: Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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BREAKING: Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sent a letter to Congress admitting he "signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives" and is allowi
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Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Commercial Drone Alliance
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated March 4, 2025, from the Commercial Drone Alliance.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Docket Management System
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Commercial Drone Alliance Comments on the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Foreign Adversary ICTS Integral to UAS
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Ciscomani Led First-Term Members of Congress on a Trip to the Arizona-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Led First-Term Members of Congress on a Trip to the Arizona-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani led a group of nine first-term Members on a Congressional delegation trip to the Arizona-Mexico border to learn more about the situation on the ground, meet with officials on the frontlines, tour the border wall and other facilities, and highlight the diverse natur
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Releases Statement on the Behalf of Sudiksha Konanki's Family
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Releases Statement on the Behalf of Sudiksha Konanki's Family
"Our community is devastated by the disappearance of Sudiksha. I recently met with her family and learned about her contributions to the community and her dedication as a daughter, sister, and friend.
I share in their profound desire to see her come home and join them in requesting that all agencies i
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Congressmen Subramanyam and Timmons Open Investigation in Wake of Crash of Flight 5342 and Push to Enhance Washington Airspace Safety
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Subramanyam and Timmons Open Investigation in Wake of Crash of Flight 5342 and Push to Enhance Washington Airspace Safety
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, and Congressman William Timmons, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are opening an investigation into the U.S. milit
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Department of Labor Announces Senior Trump Administration Appointees
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Department of Labor announces senior Trump Administration appointees
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced senior political appointees who will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer execute President Donald Trump's mission of putting American workers and retirees first.
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
John Clark will serve as policy advisor to the Bureau of
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EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Chemical Distribution
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from the Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia:
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To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0425
Rick Keigwin
Deputy Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460
RE: 1,3-butadiene; Draft Risk Evaluation Under
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Ex-Immigration Judge O'Brien Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by ex-Immigration Judge Matthew J. O'Brien from a Feb. 25, 2025, hearing entitled "'Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof': Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment":
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Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon and Members of the Committee, it is a privilege to appear before you today and I thank you for the invitation.
My name is Matthew J. O'Brien. I a
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FTC Releases Public Communication From National Automobile Dealers Association
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from the National Automobile Dealers Association, Tysons, Virginia:
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To: Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Stop H-144 (Annex L)
Washington, DC 20580
Re: GM and OnStar; File No. 242 3052
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") proposed consent order with General Motors, LLC, General Motors Holdi
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Barboursville Vineyards Wins 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup for the 2023 Vermentino
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Barboursville Vineyards Wins 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup for the 2023 Vermentino
Winemaker Luca Paschina and his team bring further recognition to the Monticello AVA
RICHMOND, VA \-- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup to Barboursville Vineyards for its 2023 Vermentino - a white wine with 100% Vermentino grapes, grown on th
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Griffith Statement on Justice for Fallen Big Stone Gap Officer
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on Justice for Fallen Big Stone Gap Officer
The murderer of Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler has received a sentence of 100 years of active imprisonment related to Chandler's November 2021 murder. In Wise County, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Attorney General Jason Miyares and local officials for a press conference to welcome the verdict and pay h
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Home News Press Releases Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Home News Press Releases Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Mr. David Warrington, Counsel to the President, requesting a full accounting of any executive branch employees, special or o
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Homeland Security: Disaster Response Powered by Data
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news:
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Disaster Response Powered by Data
Guest post from Ron Langhelm of the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of Mission and Capability Support shares how S&T and two state government partners tested the new Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS) during a live disaster simulation exercise.
When disaster strikes a community, information is the most im
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Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking Chair Basham Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following written testimony by Anne Basham, chair of the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking, from a Feb. 27, 2025, hearing entitled "Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking and Online Exploitation":
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Chairman Biggs, Ranking Member McBath, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about protecting victims and survivors of human
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Judge Orders Trump To Reinstate Thousands of Fired Employees At 6 Agencies
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Judge Orders Trump To Reinstate Thousands of Fired Employees At 6 Agencies
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate tens of thousands of fired federal employees across six agencies, calling their terminations "unlawful."
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the Trump administration must immediately reinstate all of the probationary employees it fired fr
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Kaine, Boozman, Hassan & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Boozman, Hassan & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Military Families Caucus, John Boozman (R-AR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation that would amend the
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Kiggans and Barrett Work to Strengthen Aviation Safety Following DCA Tragedy
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans and Barrett Work to Strengthen Aviation Safety Following DCA Tragedy
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025 to increase safety protocols for military aircraft following the tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. This bill woul
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Richmond, VA - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District.
Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives holds a nationwide art competition to encourage artistic expression in our school
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More Than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 14 -- The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
ORLANDO - The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) proudly announces the winners of its recent statewide high school hospitality competitions - the ProStart Culinary Team Competition and the Hospitality &
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National Park Service Seeks Public Input on the Development of an Updated Management Plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
WASHINGTON-- The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located i
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NAVFAC Washington's Cmdr. Calvin Warren Named Marine Corps Installations Command Officer of the Year
QUANTICO, Virginia, March 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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NAVFAC Washington's Cmdr. Calvin Warren Named Marine Corps Installations Command Officer of the Year
Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) has named Public Works Officer Cmdr. Calvin Warren of the Public Works Department at Marine Corps Base Quantico the 2025 MCICOM Officer of the Year.
Under his leadership, PWD Quantico has achieved remarkable successes, including improved execution of Budget Activity
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Navy Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Navy Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
NORFOLK - Rear Adm. Dan Lannamann relieved Rear Adm. William Greene as Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, during a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. James P. Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), March 12.
Prior to transferring command to Lannamann, Greene served as commander fo
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NEW POLL: Near Majority of Registered Voters Want to Fire Elon Musk
NEW YORK, March 14 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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NEW POLL: Near Majority of Registered Voters Want to Fire Elon Musk
YouGov Poll finds 49 percent support his removal, majorities oppose cuts
Washington - A new YouGov poll commissioned by Common Cause shows a near-majority of registered voters would support President Donald Trump firing Elon Musk today from his role as special advisor. Many expressed concerns over cuts to essential and po
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Padilla Joins EPW Spotlight Hearing Exposing Nationwide Harms of Trump's Illegal Funding Freeze
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Joins EPW Spotlight Hearing Exposing Nationwide Harms of Trump's Illegal Funding Freeze
WATCH : Padilla underscores detrimental impacts of Trump freeze on American environment, economy, and competitiveness
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), joined EPW Democrats for a spotlight hearing, titled " Freez
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Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Mr. David Warrington, Counsel to th
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Ranking Member Connolly Urges Treasury to Cease Plans to Establish Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, Trump's New Get Rich Quick Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly Urges Treasury to Cease Plans to Establish Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, Trump's New Get Rich Quick Scheme
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to United States Department of Trea
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sent a letter to Congress admitting
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after a federal judge ordered multiple government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Treasury, and the D
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after a federal jud
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Ranking Members Connolly and Garcia Announce Minority Appointments to Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Connolly and Garcia Announce Minority Appointments to Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Robert Garcia, the newly appointed Ranking Member of th
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Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
ROANOKE, Virginia, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release:
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Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
Jaimeka Austin Admits to Orchestrating Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering
ROANOKE, Va. - A Roanoke woman, who conspired with dozens of other individuals to commit wire fraud as part of a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program, pled guilty yesterday in U.S. District
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Scott Statement on Passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Statement on Passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-07):
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Raul Grijalva. We sat next to each other for many years on the Committee on Education and Workforce, and I could always rely on hi
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SEEC Denounces Trump Administration's Assault on the American Right to Clean Air and Clean Water
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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SEEC Denounces Trump Administration's Assault on the American Right to Clean Air and Clean Water
The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement condemning the Environmental P
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Senate Conducted 10 Committee Hearings on March 12
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 12, 2025:
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JOINT FORCE READINESS
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded a hearing to examine the current readiness of the Joint Force, after receiving testimony from General James J. Mingus, USA, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Department of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and General Christopher J. Mahoney, USMC, Assist
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Senate Conducted 5 Committee Hearings on March 11
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted five committee hearings on March 11, 2025:
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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field, after receiving testimony from Tara Durbin, Farm Credit Mid-America, Louisville, Kentucky; Caleb Hopkins, First Dakota National Bank, Halibur, Iowa, on behalf of American B
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Senate Democrats vs. Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats vs. Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON -- "The House has done its job and passed a clean CR to fund the federal government," Speaker Johnson said. "If Senate Democrats block an up-or-down vote, then it's crystal clear: they are responsible for the ensuing government shutdown. Period."
For years, Senate Democrats were vehemently opposed to government shutdowns and always supported conti
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Senators Marshall and Welch Lead Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Marshall and Welch Lead Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
Washington - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Peter Welch (D-Vermont) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act, legislation to limit abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Senators' legislation cracks down on PBMs' use of 'spread pricing,' which
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Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute: Discovery of Hidden Groups Within Migratory Shorebird Could Aid Conservation
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release:
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Discovery of Hidden Groups Within Migratory Shorebird Could Aid Conservation
Tracking Data Revealed Three Groups of Long-Billed Curlew, Each With Unique Migration Patterns and Conservation Needs
Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have uncovered three distinct groups of long-billed curlews, a North Am
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Terry Cole Nominated to Key Post at the Drug Enforcement Administration
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Terry Cole Nominated to Key Post at the Drug Enforcement Administration
The Department of Justice congratulates Terrance C. "Terry" Cole on his nomination to be the next Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Terry Cole (DEA Administrator Nominee)
Mr. Cole has a distinguished record with over 28 years in law enforcement, most recently serving as Virginia's S
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
By Bo JoynerÂ
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
On February 25, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and comma
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia - Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
On Feb. 25, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chie
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls on Congress to Support Lulu's Law
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls on Congress to Support Lulu's Law
'This has the potential to make a real difference in Americans' lives'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the reintroduction of her bipartisan legislation, Lulu's Law. Her legislation, named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, would direct the Federal Communication Commission
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University of Virginia Law Professor Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Amanda Frost, a professor of law at the University of Virginia, from a Feb. 25, 2025, hearing entitled "'Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof': Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding the meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
I am a professor of
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Va. A.G. Miyares Announces 100-Year Sentence for the Murder of Virginia Police Officer Michael Chandler
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Attorney General Miyares Announces 100-Year Sentence for the Murder of Virginia Police Officer Michael Chandler
WISE, VA -- Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Michael Donivan White has been sentenced by the Wise County Circuit Court to 100 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler. The sentence
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Va. Conservation & Recreation Dept.: 2025 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round Open
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on March 11, 2025:
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2025 Recreational Trails Program grant round open
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for up to $1.7 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 6.
The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreationa
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Va. Education Dept.: Alexandria Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2025:
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Alexandria Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Sharon Phox, a third-grade teacher at Alexandria City Public Schools' James K. Polk Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 4 by the Virginia Department of Education. Phox has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
"Mrs. Phox se
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Va. Education Dept.: Cumberland Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2025:
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Cumberland Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Charles Motter, a math teacher at Cumberland Middle School in Cumberland County Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 8 by the Virginia Department of Education. Motter has been a teacher and a mentor for 27 years.
"For nearly three
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Va. Education Dept.: Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Matthew Neale, an English and journalism teacher at Roanoke County Public Schools' Hidden Valley High School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 6 by the Virginia Department of Education. Neale has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
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Va. Education Dept.: Staunton Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Staunton Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Karen Grady, a first-grade teacher at Staunton City Schools' A. R. Ware Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 5 by the Virginia Department of Education. Grady has been a teacher and a mentor for 25 years.
"We are excited to honor M
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Van Hollen, Chesapeake Bay State Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Enhance Bay Health
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Chesapeake Bay State Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Enhance Bay Health
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), led U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), in announcing the introduction of the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act. This legislation woul
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Virginia's Community Colleges: Fast Forward Enrollment Hits All-Time High With Students Earning 50 Percent More
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia's Community Colleges issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Fast Forward enrollment hits all-time high with students earning 50 percent more
RICHMOND, VA - Virginia's Community Colleges' FastForward program, the commonwealth's premier workforce development initiative, saw a 17% increase in student enrollments in fiscal year 2024, resulting in the all-time highest enrollments. In addition, those who completed the program saw their me
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Warner, Welch, Marshall Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Welch, Marshall Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner today joined Sens. Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the bipartisan Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act, legislation to limit abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Senators' legislati
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White House: President Trump is Remaking America Into a Manufacturing Superpower
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump is Remaking America into a Manufacturing Superpower
President Donald J. Trump is on a mission to make America the manufacturing superpower of the world once again -- and in just seven weeks, he has made incredible progress. Companies from around the world are responding with new investments as President Trump levels the playing field for American workers and businesses.
Here is a non-comprehensive list
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