Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday June 13, 2025 ( 66 items ) |
5 Days, 5 Ways: Winsome Earle-Sears Is Too Extreme for Virginia and Has Defended Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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5 Days, 5 Ways: Winsome Earle-Sears Is Too Extreme for Virginia and Has Defended Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs
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Sears has repeatedly defended and downplayed Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobsÂ
Ahead of the June 17 primary in Virginia, the Democratic Party of Virginia is continuing to highlight the top five reasons Winsome Earle-Sears is too extreme to lead the Commonwealth.Â
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Abbott, Texas Groups Endorse Cornyn-Led Push to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Abbott, Texas Groups Endorse Cornyn-Led Push to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston
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Cornyn Announces Support for His Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)'s Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act, which would move the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, has
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AFP Cheers Passage of First Rescission Package through the U.S. House
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP Cheers Passage of First Rescission Package through the U.S. House
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to cancel $9.4 billion in discretionary spending as requested in President Trump's first rescission package. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) issued a Key Vote Alert supporting House passage and cheered the move to continue reining in federal spending and
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AFP Comes to Washington with a Message: Make All the Tax Cuts Permanent
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP Comes to Washington with a Message: Make All the Tax Cuts Permanent
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Jun 12, 2025 by AFP
WASHINGTON, DC- This week, Americans for Prosperity held 135 meetings on Capitol Hill to highlight the urgent need not only to extend the Trump Tax Cuts--but to also make them permanent. The certainty that comes with permanent tax policy is critical for driving economic g
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AFP-OH Applauds Ohio Senate for Passing Flat-Tax Budget, Mobilizes Activists to 'Save Our Salary'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-OH Applauds Ohio Senate for Passing Flat-Tax Budget, Mobilizes Activists to 'Save Our Salary'
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COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity (AFP-OH) applauds the Ohio Senate for passing Substitute House Bill 96. This will deliver both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms that AFP-Ohio has long championed. AFP-OH State Director Dono
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American Society for Horticultural Science: New Study Examines Leaf Phenotypic Variation in Natural Populations of Chuanqian Crape Myrtle
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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New Study Examines Leaf Phenotypic Variation in Natural Populations of Chuanqian Crape Myrtle
Athens, GA - Leaves play a crucial role in photosynthesis and transpiration making them indispensable components of the ecosystem. Studying leaf morphology offers valuable insights into how plants absorb water and nutrients, release photosynthetic products
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Army Pacific Commander Speaks at AUSA-CSIS Event
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Army Pacific Commander Speaks at AUSA-CSIS Event
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Gen. Ron Clark, commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific, will speak June 27 as part of the Strategic Landpower Dialogue co-hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The event will take place from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Eastern June 27 at CSIS headquarters, 1616 R
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ATA Applauds President Trump for Revoking California's Destructive EV Mandates
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Applauds President Trump for Revoking California's Destructive EV Mandates
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The American Trucking Associations today thanked President Trump for revoking California's ruinous electric vehicle mandates and was honored to be part of the White House ceremony that marked a major step forward for setting realistic and achievable national emissions standards.Â
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Beyer Statement On Assault On Senator Padilla
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement On Assault On Senator Padilla
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today after U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was assaulted while attempting to ask Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a question during a press conference in Los Angeles:
"This is another disgraceful episode in a long train of abuses from a thuggish administration that has repeatedly i
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BLS - Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024":
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Among the 11 counties with published data, employment rose in 8 of the largest counties in Virginia from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra H
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BLS - Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report Entitled 'County Employment and Wages in West Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in West Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024":
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Employment declined 0.6 percent in West Virginia's only large county, Kanawha, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted
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CAIR Encourages Virginia's Muslim Voters to Participate in Primary Election on June 17
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Encourages Virginia's Muslim Voters to Participate in Primary Election on June 17
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The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is encouraging all eligible Muslim voters in Virginia to take part in the June Primary Election for June 17th for the purpose of nominating a candidate for th
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Capital Region Urges FEMA to Maintain Support for Emergency Preparedness
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Capital Region Homeland Security Executive Committee has submitted input to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council, emphasizing the critical role of sustained federal investment and clear partnerships in regional emergency management. The committee, representing local governments and emergency agencies in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., highlighted their real-world experiences with Federal Emergency Management Agency's support.
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Capito Attends White House Signing of Her Resolution Ending California's EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025:
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Capito Attends White House Signing of her Resolution Ending California's EV Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed her joint resolution of
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Chairman Capito Applauds Trump EPA Proposal to End Clean Power Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Applauds Trump EPA Proposal to End Clean Power Plan 2.0
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal the Biden administration's unlawful power plant regulation. This rule, known as the Clean Power Plan
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Congress' Oversight Function Does Not Include Disrupting Government Business Or Charging Secret Service Protectees
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 13 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 12, 2025:
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Congress' Oversight Function Does Not Include Disrupting Government Business Or Charging Secret Service Protectees
Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement in response to the Secret Service briefly detaining Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) after he disrupted a press conference by Department of Homeland Security Secreta
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Historic Investments in Manassas from Micron Technology
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Historic Investments in Manassas from Micron Technology
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced a multi-billion dollar investment from Micron Technology in its Manassas manufacturing facility. Congressman Subramanyam has worked with Micron to secure these investments in Virginia since his time in the Virginia General A
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DCAA Auditors Support TRICARE Health Fraud Case Resulting in $2.7 Million in Restitution
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news:
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DCAA auditors support TRICARE health fraud case resulting in $2.7 million in restitution
Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors recent supported the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) Tulsa Resident Office and the Assistant U.S. Attorney on a TRICARE fraud case. Jimmie Mathews, Nathan Mathews and Amber Delger were sentenced for their r
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army To Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army To Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
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Lawmakers urge DOT and Army Inspectors General to investigate actions leading up to and after the tragic crash
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) joined U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army to Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army to Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) joined by U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Del. Eleanor Holme
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Economic Anxiety: 64% Looking to Get Second Job or Start a Side Hustle in the Next Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Economic Anxiety: 64% Looking to Get Second Job or Start a Side Hustle in the Next Year
28% of Employed Home Renters Would Have Less Than One Month of Savings if They Were Laid Off Today
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More than six in 10 employed U.S. adults are likely to supplement their income with a second job or side hustle over the next year, according to a new Workforce Monitor(R)
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Electric Co-ops Cheer Trump's Decision to Preserve Lower Snake River Dams, Prioritize Electric Reliability
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Electric Co-ops Cheer Trump's Decision to Preserve Lower Snake River Dams, Prioritize Electric Reliability
ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement cheering President Trump's decision to roll back plans to breach the Lower Snake River dams. The dams serve as a critical source
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FAA Issues Rule on Morgantown Airspace Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule entitled "Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Morgantown, WV: Withdrawal." This action withdraws a previously proposed rule concerning airspace modifications in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The withdrawn proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2025, intended to modify Class D and Class E surface airspace, as well as Class E airspace extending upward f
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FCA Board Receives Quarterly Report on Economic Conditions in Agriculture and the Farm Credit System
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Farm Credit Administration issued the following news release:
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FCA board receives quarterly report on economic conditions in agriculture and the Farm Credit System
McLEAN, Va., June 12, 2025 -- At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration board received a quarterly report on economic issues affecting agriculture, together with an update on the financial condition and performance of the Farm Credit System (System) as of March 31,
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Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Street Vendor Bill; Proponents Vow to Keep Fighting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Street Vendor Bill; Proponents Vow to Keep Fighting
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CARSON CITY, Nev. --On Tuesday evening, Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill that would have loosened restrictions on street food vendors, which have severely limited the number of vendors entering the market. The Institute for Justice (IJ), which worked with street vendors and lawmakers on the bill, wil
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Griffith Statement on Congress Sending HALT Fentanyl Act to President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on Congress Sending HALT Fentanyl Act to President Trump
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The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith's and Rep. Latta's HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The bill now heads to President Trump for his executive approval.
On passage,
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Introducing Pilowred: A Nematode-Resistant, Low-Vigor Rootstock for Prunus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Introducing Pilowred(R): A Nematode-Resistant, Low-Vigor Rootstock for Prunus
Zaragosa, Spain - A newly developed rootstock, Pilowred(R), offers a breakthrough solution for Prunus growers by combining nematode resistance conferring low-vigor growth, with low-chilling requirements and more water use efficiency in comparison with Garnem, addressing k
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KEY VOTE ALERT: Rob Wittman Votes to Codify DOGE Cuts That Are Devastating Virginia's Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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KEY VOTE ALERT: Rob Wittman Votes to Codify DOGE Cuts That Are Devastating Virginia's Workforce
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Polling shows DOGE is deeply underwater with Virginia voters
BREAKING: Rob Wittman and House Republicans just voted to codify billions of dollars in DOGE cuts. Wittman provided a key vote for the "rescissions package," which passed the House by a margin of 214-212.
REMINDER: Polli
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Local Public Television Stations at Risk of Closing After U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Rescind Essential Funding
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release:
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Local Public Television Stations at Risk of Closing After U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Rescind Essential Funding
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Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives vote to approve a rescissions package defunding public media funding:Â
"America's Public Television Stat
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Local Small Business Developer Sues South Carolina Town Trying to Take Away His Property
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Local Small Business Developer Sues South Carolina Town Trying to Take Away His Property
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JAMES ISLAND, S.C. --Can a town use eminent domain to take a small developer's land simply because they don't want anything built there? That's the question raised by a lawsuit filed by Kyle Taylor, who seeks to prevent the town of James Island, South Carolina, from taking his proper
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McClellan, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump's Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump's Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined New Democrat Coalition Leadership to issue a statement on the House passage of President Trump's rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in c
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NEMA Convenes Bipartisan Discussion With Lawmakers and Regulators on How Energy Infrastructure Can Keep Pace With AI Revolution
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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NEMA Convenes Bipartisan Discussion with Lawmakers and Regulators on How Energy Infrastructure Can Keep Pace with AI Revolution
Discussion Highlights Policies and Technology Solutions to Meet Supply-Demand Gap
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The grid of the future is being built today, and electrical manufacturers are playing a key role by deploying innovative technologies and inves
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NGFA Congratulates Stephen Vaden on Senate Confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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NGFA congratulates Stephen Vaden on Senate Confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary
ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2025 - Stephen Vaden has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Vaden, a judge on the Court of International Trade and former General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), brings deep legal knowledge and p
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NMPF Farmers Advocate for Dairy, Approve Trade Initiative at Board Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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NMPF Farmers Advocate for Dairy, Approve Trade Initiative at Board Meeting
Dairy farmers from across the nation approved a new initiative to boost dairy exports and welcomed a new cooperative member as well as new farmer-leaders at the National Milk Producers Federation's Board of Directors meeting, which concluded today.
"If you imagine that on top of that the mil
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Noah Cyrus to Push SeaWorld Execs to Release Corky the Orca to Sanctuary
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Noah Cyrus to Push SeaWorld Execs to Release Corky the Orca to Sanctuary
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Orlando - Hot off her performance at the CMA Fest, singer Noah Cyrus will hold SeaWorld executives' feet to the fire by submitting a question during the abuse ment park's virtual annual meeting on Friday June 13th, demanding it release Corky, a lone orca who was abducted off the coast
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NOTUS: "Winsome Earle-Sears Touts Her Business Background. The Reviews Weren't Great."
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NOTUS: "Winsome Earle-Sears Touts Her Business Background. The Reviews Weren't Great."
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NOTUS: "One user said Winsome Earle-Sears' appliance plumbing and electric business was 'the worst company I have ever dealt with.'"Â
VIRGINIA - New reporting from NOTUS details how Winsome Earle-Sears spent her time as a business owner attacking customers who left negative reviews. The report highligh
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On World Day Against Child Labor, Labor Leaders Introduce Bold Legislation to End Abusive Child Labor
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025:
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On World Day Against Child Labor, Labor Leaders Introduce Bold Legislation to End Abusive Child Labor
The Protecting Children Act is the most robust proposal yet and renews our commitment to confronting child labor violations.
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WASHINGTON - Today, on World Day against Child Labor, Education and Workforce Committee R
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PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package
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ARLINGTON, VA; June 12, 2025 -- PBS released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to claw back federal funding already appropriated to the public media system.
"The fight to protect public media does not end with this vote, and we will continue to make the case for our essential service in the days and weeks
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PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package Eliminating Funding for Public Media
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package Eliminating Funding for Public Media
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ARLINGTON, VA; June 12, 2025 -- PBS released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the rescissions package that eliminates federal funding for public media.
"The fight to protect public media does not end with this vote, and we will continue to make the case for our esse
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PETA's 'Tommy Tofu' to Give Away Mounds of Vegan Egg Sandwiches in Omaha
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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PETA's 'Tommy Tofu' to Give Away Mounds of Vegan Egg Sandwiches in Omaha
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Omaha, Neb. - With no end to the bird flu outbreak or skyrocketing egg prices in sight--and in light of the recent recall of 1.7 million eggs sold in Nebraska and other states following dozens of salmonella infections--PETA's "Tommy Tofu" mascot is taking to the streets of Omaha to pas
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President Trump Secures $200B Investment from Micron Technology for Memory Chip Manufacturing in the United States
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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President Trump Secures $200B Investment from Micron Technology for Memory Chip Manufacturing in the United States
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Trump Administration Restores Chipmaking Leadership in the United States with Historic Investment in Idaho, New York, and Virginia
Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Micron Technology, Inc., the leading American semiconductor memory company, plans to invest $200 billi
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Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico Receives NASCUS Accreditation
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives of Puerto Rico | Corporacion Publica P
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Radford University Issues Highlander Highlights Wrap Up for June 2025
RADFORD, Virginia, June 13 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for June 2025:
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Criminal justice students visit state police headquarters
By Pam McCallister
For 16 criminal justice students, a day at the Virginia State Police Division 6 Headquarters was more than just a visit; it was an eye-opening dive into the multifaceted world of modern law enforcement.
Organized by Assistant Professor Stacey Clifton, the April 24 field trip expanded upon last y
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Rep. Moore Issues Statement on EPA Move to Eliminate Clean Power Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Moore Issues Statement on EPA Move to Eliminate Clean Power Plan 2.0
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement after the EPA announced plans to scrap (link is external) the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0 earlier today:
"The Biden-Harris war on affordable, reliable American energy ends today. By reversing these job-killing regulations, President Tru
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Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on White House Rescissions Package
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on White House Rescissions Package
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Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed H. 4 - the Rescissions Act of 2025 (link is external). This legislation eliminates $9.4 billion in wasteful spending on partisan media organizations and U.S. foreign aid.
Congressman Riley M. Moore proudly voted in favor of the legislation, having recently been
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Rep. Moore Votes for HALT Fentanyl Act, Bill Headed to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Moore Votes for HALT Fentanyl Act, Bill Headed to President's Desk
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Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed S. 331 - the HALT Fentanyl Act (link is external), which permanently classifies fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substances Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore voted "Yes" on the legislation.
The House had pre
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Sentara eICU marks 25 years as first remote patient monitoring system
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara eICU marks 25 years as first remote patient monitoring system
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On June 26, 2000, Sentara Health became the first hospital system in the U.S. to launch a fully functional remote monitoring system for ICU beds. The system, dubbed eICU, was designed as extra eyes and ears for doctors and nurses covering patient floors. Today, the eICU team of intensivist physicians and ICU nurses m
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Taxpayer Group Warns Against Pharmaceutical Tariffs
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Taxpayers Union, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, opposing the imposition of tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. The organization's input addresses a section 232 investigation determining the effects of these imports on U.S. national security. Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union Free Trade Initiative, signed the comments, reflecting National
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U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Atlanta Family in Wrong House Raid Case
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Atlanta Family in Wrong House Raid Case
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WASHINGTON --Today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that an Atlanta family's lawsuit may proceed against an FBI SWAT team that raided their house by mistake. The Court's decision explains that the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows people to sue the federal government when its agents violate
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UK Government Adopts Bill to Boost Nation's Digital Economy
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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UK Government Adopts Bill to Boost Nation's Digital Economy
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The UK Government passed the Data (Use and Access) Bill after several attempts by the House of Lords to hijack it on behalf of the content industry. The Bill, intended to replace former EU-style data protection legislation, will protect individuals' pri
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UVA Cancer Center Advisory Council Shares Roadmap for Reducing Cancer's Impact
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
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UVA Cancer Center Advisory Council Shares Roadmap for Reducing Cancer's Impact
The UVA Cancer Center Community Advisory Council (CAC) has developed a community-focused roadmap to reduce cancer's impact across Virginia and West Virginia. The roadmap will contribute to the Cancer Center's plans for research and outreach across the 87 counties it serves in Virginia and West Virginia.
UVA
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UVA Health Culpeper Receives Donation From Reynolds Subaru
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
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UVA HEALTH CULPEPER RECEIVES DONATION FROM REYNOLDS SUBARU
UVA Health Cancer Care, part of Culpeper Medical Center, received patient care kits from Reynolds Subaru of Orange as part of the initiative Subaru Loves to Care(R) initiative, a nationwide partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), dedicated to offering comfort and support to individuals and families affected by b
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UVA Health Prince William Receives Donation From Safford Brown Subaru
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
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UVA HEALTH PRINCE WILLIAM RECEIVES DONATION FROM SAFFORD BROWN SUBARU
MANASSAS, VA - June 12, 2025 - Safford Brown Subaru of Manassas joined hands with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in a compassionate endeavor, delivering care kits to patients undergoing cancer treatment at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. The donations comprised 80 blankets and 10 patient care kits, e
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UVA Health Prince William Receives Donation From Subaru of Sterling
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
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UVA HEALTH PRINCE WILLIAM RECEIVES DONATION FROM SUBARU OF STERLING
MANASSAS, VA, June 10, 2025 - UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received a generous donation from Subaru of Sterling. Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (R) (LLS) as part of the national Subaru Loves to Care(R) initiative supporting patients and families impacted by blood cancer. This is the t
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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital Unveils Southern Virginia's Only Radiation Therapy Machine
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release:
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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital unveils Southern Virginia's only radiation therapy machine
Varian HyperSight TrueBeam radiation therapy system expands the range of treatable cancers with improved image quality, precision and speed while minimizing patient discomfort.
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VCU Undergraduates Visit the Halls of Power to Advocate for Pancreatic Disease Research and Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 12 2025:
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VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding
A showcase for state lawmakers led to an even bigger opportunity for Yatri Patel and Anusha Soni: representing a national coalition in advocacy before Congress.
By Haley Tenore
As budding researchers, two Virginia Commonwealth University undergraduates charted an impressive course
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VIDEO: Capito Questions Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Budget Request Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Questions Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Budget Request Hearing
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Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito's questions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Ch
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ViewMedia Partners With Intelsat to Boost Television's Entertainment Offerings in Sub-Saharan Africa
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news:
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ViewMedia Partners with Intelsat to Boost Television's Entertainment Offerings in Sub-Saharan Africa
MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has renewed its agreement with ViewMedia, a global media service provider providing a Free-to-Air (FTA) TV platform for Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Vindman, WARNER, & KAINE SLAM PROPOSAL TO MOVE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY FROM QUANTICO TO HUNTSVILLE
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Vindman, WARNER, & KAINE SLAM PROPOSAL TO MOVE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY FROM QUANTICO TO HUNTSVILLE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) slammed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino's proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico, VA to Huntsville, AL. The Nati
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Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils Exclusive Signature Scent from Fueguia 1833
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils Exclusive Signature Scent from Fueguia 1833
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The custom creation captures the spirit of the iconic hotel's grand return
NEW YORK CITY- Waldorf Astoria New York announced today an exclusive partnership with perfume house Fueguia 1833 to introduce its signature scent, 301 Park Avenue, which will be thoughtfully integrated throughout the publi
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Warner, Kaine, & Vindman Slam Proposal to Move FBI National Academy from Quantico to Huntsville
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, & Vindman Slam Proposal to Move FBI National Academy from Quantico to Huntsville
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07) slammed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino's proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico, VA to Huntsville, AL. The National Academy
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Warner, Kaine, Vindman Slam Proposal to Move FBI National Academy from Quantico to Huntsville
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, Vindman Slam Proposal to Move FBI National Academy from Quantico to Huntsville
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07) slammed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino's proposal to move the FBI National Academy from Quantico, VA to Huntsville, AL. The National Academy is a 10-w
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William & Mary: Introduction to Marine Science - Growing Gateway to Coastal Careers
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Introduction to Marine Science: A growing gateway to coastal careers
With enrollment tripling in the last several years, William & Mary's Introduction to Marine Science course taught by Professor Mark Brush is becoming one of the most popular undergraduate electives on campus.
By John Wallace
Professor Mark Brush, a coastal ecosystems ecologist at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, is in his element lec
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William & Mary: Unforgettable Lessons From Cherokee Country
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Unforgettable lessons from Cherokee country
An innovative study away excursion to the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians allowed W&M anthropology students to immerse themselves in Cherokee history and culture.
By Naomi Teferra
Research is a dynamic process that takes many forms. Sometimes, to ask the right questions and gain nuanced understandings, immersion in a topic is necessary.
It's a lesson
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Wittman Congratulates Virginia's First District Winner of 2025 Congressional Award
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman Congratulates Virginia's First District Winner of 2025 Congressional Award
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) congratulated Tess Vithoulkas, from Richmond, Virginia, who received a gold medal for her Congressional Award. The Congressional Award honors students who dedicate over two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it established the Co
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Wittman, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025, which would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust F
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