Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday June 14, 2025 ( 54 items ) |
5 Days, 5 Ways: Winsome Earle-Sears Is Too Extreme for Virginia and Will Gut Funding for Public Education
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- 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 Will Gut Funding for Public Education
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Sears has a long record of attempting to strip public schools of funding
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.
Today is a reminder th
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AFP-SC Brings Grassroots Voices to Capitol Hill to Oppose Federal Tax Hikes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-SC Brings Grassroots Voices to Capitol Hill to Oppose Federal Tax Hikes
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COLUMBIA, SC -- As part of a nationwide push to prevent looming federal tax hikes, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) was in Washington, D.C. this week, bringing South Carolina voices directly to Capitol Hill. The effort is part of AFP's broader campaign to make permanent key pro
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ALG Urges Senate Passage Of $9.4 Billion Rescissions Package
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 14 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 13, 2025:
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ALG Urges Senate Passage Of $9.4 Billion Rescissions Package
Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging the Senate to adopt the $9.4 billion rescissions package:
"The House-passed $9.4 billion rescissions package will cut $8.4 billion in foreign aid and another $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadc
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AMA Adopts IDSA-Led Call to Protect Evidence-based Medicine, Public Health and Research
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 14 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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AMA adopts IDSA-led call to protect evidence-based medicine, public health and research
An IDSA resolution calling for the American Medical Association to "assertively and publicly" advocate for federal and state policies that safeguard public health infrastructure, advance biomedical research and improve vaccine confidence was approved June 10.
Authored by ID
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ASCP and NCPA Announce Joint Recommendations to Manufacturers to Effectuate Medicare's Maximum Fair Price
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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ASCP and NCPA Announce Joint Recommendations to Manufacturers to Effectuate Medicare's Maximum Fair Price (MFP)
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The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have announced joint recommendations to pharmaceutical manufacturers aimed at helping to support pharmacies facing materi
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Building Our Future: Fairfax County School Board Approves Proposed 2025 School Bond Referendum
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news on June 13, 2025:
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Building Our Future: Fairfax County School Board Approves Proposed 2025 School Bond Referendum
At last night's regular meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved a resolution requesting the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve a school bond referendum that supports the school division and county's commitment to ensuring safe and welcoming learning environments for a
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing on the Impacts of the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Environment Hearing on the Impacts of the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Short-Circuiting Progress
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Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Petra Hafker - Enhancing Honeybee Health
ITHACA, New York, June 13 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news:
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Petra Hafker: Enhancing honeybee health
By Petra Hafker, Edited by Erin Rodger
Petra Hafker is a Ph.D. student of entomology in the lab of Christophe Duplais, associate professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, as an undergraduate student, Petra studied the invasive spongy moth at the University of Richmond and also worked on a sala
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DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army to Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, 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, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators 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. Eleano
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Elected Leaders, Small Business Owner Call Out Sears for Ripping Off Customers Then Attacking Negative Reviewers
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Elected Leaders, Small Business Owner Call Out Sears for Ripping Off Customers Then Attacking Negative Reviewers
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Customer Review: "[...] This place is a complete scam [...] I had a similar experience where they took my money, and repaired nothing."
NOTUS: "A customer wrote on Google that Shenandoah Appliance Plumbing and Electric was 'the worst company I have ever dealt with' [...]"
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EPA Issues Rule on W.Va. Air Quality Plan Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule (EPA-R03-OAR-2024-0513; FRL-12075-01-R3) entitled "Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Revisions to Regulation for Control of Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emissions."
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to West Virginia's air quality plan, submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection in Charleston on April 17, 2024, with supplemen
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Foxx Condemns LA Protests, Pushes Bills on DC Voting, Sanctuary Status
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, condemned "lawlessness and rioting" in Los Angeles by protestors against ICE.
Foxx announced the Committee would consider four measures, including three bills (H.R. 884, H.R. 2056 and H.R. 2096), which aim to prohibit non-citizen voting in D.C. elections, remove D.C.'s sanctuary city status and restore due process for D.C. police, stating, "we are a nation of laws" and promising order will be r
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Gaby Pacheco Reflects on Dreamer Ximena Arias Cristobal's Senate Testimony and on Upcoming DACA Anniversary
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release:
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Gaby Pacheco Reflects on Dreamer Ximena Arias Cristobal's Senate Testimony and on Upcoming DACA Anniversary
Washington, DC - On Wednesday afternoon June 11, TheDream.US Scholar and Georgia college student Ximena Arias Cristobal is testifying before Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee at a "spotlight forum." Ximena's testimony (prepared version
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GDIT Awarded Mission Enhancing Enterprise Contract to Support Special Operations Forces
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 14 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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GDIT Awarded Mission Enhancing Enterprise Contract to Support Special Operations Forces
Company will leverage AI, cloud and cyber capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness
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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded a foundational
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Governor Lombardo Signs A.B. 352 Into Law, Expanding Opportunities for Cottage Food Entrepreneurs in Nevada
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Governor Lombardo Signs A.B. 352 Into Law, Expanding Opportunities for Cottage Food Entrepreneurs in Nevada
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Carson City, NV -- Yesterday, Nevada took a significant step toward expanding economic opportunity and home food entrepreneurship with Governor Joe Lombardo's signing of Assembly Bill 352. The legislation passed both the Assembly and Senate unanimously and will mod
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Horatio Alger Association Hosts Second American Enterprise Summit for Rising Eighth Graders
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 -- The Horatio Alger Association issued the following news release:
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Horatio Alger Association Hosts Second American Enterprise Summit for Rising Eighth Graders
The four-day event will convene 100 students from across the country to learn about democracy, freedom and the American Dream
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2025) - Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization that honors the achievements of out
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ICYMI: AFP-IA Activists Visit Washington, DC, Urging Lawmakers to Pass Trump Tax Cuts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AFP-IA Activists Visit Washington, DC, Urging Lawmakers to Pass Trump Tax Cuts
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DES MOINES, IA -- Americans for Prosperity grassroots activists from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill this week as part of the organization's ongoing Protect Prosperity campaign to advocate for President Trump's tax cuts.
AFP-Iowa Coalitions Director Phil Thompson traveled
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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC's Squawk Box
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Talks Republican Reconciliation Bill on CNBC's Squawk Box
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To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee (RPC), joined CNBC's " Squawk Box " to discuss progress on the Republican reconciliation bill.
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Infectious Diseases Society: Steep Cuts in President's FY 2026 Budget Will Make America Less Healthy and Safe
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 14 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Steep cuts in president's FY 2026 budget will make America less healthy and safe
The harmful cuts to biomedical research and public health outlined in the president's budget request will lead to a less healthy and safe America. Because the proposed cuts are so steep, they will damage infrastructure and limit the effectiveness of vital ID activities for which fun
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Inova Cares Clinics and Inova Juniper Program Open in Herndon
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 14 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Inova Cares Clinics and Inova Juniper Program open in Herndon
Today, Inova celebrated the grand opening of the relocation and expansion of care at a new site at 365 Herndon Parkway, Suite 105, Herndon, Virginia. Inova Cares for Families (ICF), Inova Cares for Women (ICW), Inova Cares for Children (ICC) and Inova Juniper (IJ) clinics are now located together, making it easier
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Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement after Israel attacked sites in Iran:
"I am deeply concerned about the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran and the risks for U.S. personnel and citizens in the region. I commend the Trum
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Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Van Hollen, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Sanction Salvadoran Officials for Human Rights Abuses, Collusion with Trump Administration in Violation of Constitutional Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are introducing new legislation in a continuation of their eff
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Leaders Must Study Adversaries, Battlefield Lessons
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Leaders Must Study Adversaries, Battlefield Lessons
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Leaders must immerse themselves in understanding the enemy's use of technology on the battlefield and match it by maintaining a mindset of fast adaptability, I Corps commanding general Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane said.
In remarks June 12 at a Coffee Series event hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, McFarla
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LIBRE Initiative Statement on President Trump's Rescissions Package
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following statement on June 12, 2025:
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LIBRE Initiative Statement on President Trump's Rescissions Package
(Arlington, VA)--Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the country's largest center-right Latino grassroots advocacy group, issued a statement supporting U.S. House legislation, introduced at the White House's request, targeting approximately $9.4 billion in reduced federal spending.
Sandra Benitez, executive director of The LIBRE
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Merkley, Murphy, Gomez, Beyer: Let Every American Choose Medicare
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Murphy, Gomez, Beyer: Let Every American Choose Medicare
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Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Connecticut's U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34) and Donald Beyer (D-VA-08) today reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act. This revolutionary proposal opens Medicare to all Americans with a new 'Part E' and builds on the system we have today by allowing Medi
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Minnesota Approves First-of-Its-Kind Social Media Warning Label Mandate
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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Minnesota Approves First-of-Its-Kind Social Media Warning Label Mandate
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Yesterday, the Minnesota legislature passed first-of-its-kind legislation requiring online platforms to display mental health warning labels to all users upon opening the app. The provision now heads to Governor Tim Walz's desk.
"Imagine i
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NAESP and Nebraska Department of Education Honor 23 Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy Graduates
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals issued the following news release:
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NAESP and Nebraska Department of Education Honor 23 Pre-K-3 Leadership Academy Graduates
These educators represent the fifth Nebraska cohort to participate in the award-winning professional learning program.
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Alexandria, Virginia--June 10, 2025--The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the Nebraska Department of Education are pleased
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NARFE: Senate Reconciliation Language Targets Merit-Based Civil Service, Extends Substantial Authority to Executive to Dismantle Federal Government
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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NARFE: Senate Reconciliation Language Targets Merit-Based Civil Service, Extends Substantial Authority to Executive to Dismantle Federal Government
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Alexandria, Va. - In response to the U.S. Senate's released budget reconciliation text in the proposed legislation package, NARFE National President William Shackelford rele
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National Association of Secondary School Principals: After School Shootings, Principals Meet With Federal Leaders for Reforms
RESTON, Virginia, June 10 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release:
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After School Shootings, Principals Meet With Federal Leaders for Reforms
Washington, DC--The NASSP Principal Recovery Network (PRN), a national network of school leaders who have led schools through gun violence, met with members of Congress and the Trump Administration on June 9 and 10 to ask for policies to prevent and recover from school shootings. Attendees includ
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New York Legislature Fast Tracks Bill That Would Send AI Innovators Packing
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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New York Legislature Fast Tracks Bill That Would Send AI Innovators Packing
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Tonight, the New York State Legislature passed a controversial AI bill that would favor established players over startups. Unless vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul, the RAISE Act (A.6453 / S.695) would saddle small AI developers with exces
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NGFA Applauds Trump Administration's Action to Preserve Lower Snake River Dams
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 14 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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NGFA applauds Trump administration's action to preserve Lower Snake River dams
ARLINGTON, Va., June 13, 2025 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended President Donald Trump and his administration for taking decisive action to preserve the Lower Snake River dams, which are a key component of the Pacific Northwest's transportation and energy
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NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 14 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments
The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for including important resources in their budget reconciliation proposal that would boost rural economies and support unmet needs.
"Dairy farmers are grateful to Chairman John Boozman and his com
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Oversight & Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans at Legislative Hearing to Discuss House GOP Bills to Improve VA Tech Systems, Fight Against Fraud, Promote Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Oversight and Investigations Chairwoman Kiggans at Legislative Hearing to Discuss House GOP Bills to Improve VA Tech Systems, Fight Against Fraud, and Promote Accountability
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and In
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PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined participants of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson's Mill in Weston, W.Va. Afterwards, she traveled to Elkins, W.Va. to address the participants of the Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College.
"Boys State and
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Protect Disability Network Digital Toolkit
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 14 -- The Association of University Centers on Disabilities issued the following news:
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Protect Disability Network Digital Toolkit
What's at Stake: Facts on Proposed Funding Cuts and How to Talk About Them
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The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) has released the Protect Disability Network Digital Toolkit in response to the proposed elimination of federal funding for programs that support people with disabilities, including UCEDDs, NIDILRR, a
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Rep. Foxx Issues Opening Remarks on Rescissions Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider the Rescissions Act (H.R. 4):
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As prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order.
Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure: H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025.
As the Speaker indicated early last
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Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Takano, & Bonamici, Lead Letter Demanding EEOC Chair Address Gender Identity Discrimination
WASHINGTON - In advance of the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton Countywhere the Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity, Ranki
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Senator Justice Calls for for Re-allocation of State Investment to Local Airports Throughout West Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025:
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Senator Justice Calls for for Re-allocation of State Investment to Local Airports Throughout West Virginia
Recent closure of Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton reverts a $50 Million Investment back to the State of West Virginia
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Jim Justice issued a statement following the recent news of the closure of Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton and the return of $50 mi
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Sentara creates advanced cardiac imaging team
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara creates advanced cardiac imaging team
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Sentara Health is proud to provide destination medical care at Sentara Heart Hospital. The robust cardiovascular program continues to grow in expertise and technological improvements. One of the most recent additions is the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Team (ACIT).
The group of five, led by Sarah Joyner, M.D., joined forces in September of 20
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Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services
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Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services. The contracts cover things like HVAC, indoor air quality, water heating or treatment systems, including infrastructure, sensor
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Executive order aimed at wildfire puts communities and forests at risk
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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New executive order aimed at wildfire puts communities and forests at risk
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order that will throw wildland firefighting forces into confusion and drain resources from the use of controlled burns that prevent future wildfires. The move will have a drastic impact on our national parks, nat
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Southern Research Cited After Monkey Strangles to Death: PETA Urges NIH to Cut Funding
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Southern Research Cited After Monkey Strangles to Death: PETA Urges NIH to Cut Funding
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Birmingham, Ala. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel regarding a critical violation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) against contract research laboratory Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, A
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman Warner on the Middle East
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chairman Warner on the Middle East
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WASHINGTON - Tonight, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement:
"This is a rapidly evolving situation, and it's critical that the United States work with our allies and avoid steps that will cause further escalation across the region. For years, Iran has threatene
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Subcommittee Chairman Pfluger in the Daily Signal: "Antisemitic Violence 'Threat Level' Prompts Congress to Act"
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, issued the following news:
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Subcommittee Chairman Pfluger in the Daily Signal: "Antisemitic Violence 'Threat Level' Prompts Congress to Act"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, spoke to Virginia Allen of the Daily Signal to preview hi
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Taxpayers Congratulate IRS Commissioner Billy Long
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 14 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release:
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Taxpayers Congratulate IRS Commissioner Billy Long
National Taxpayers Union (NTU) President Pete Sepp on Thursday offered congratulations to newly confirmed IRS Commissioner Billy Long and outlined urgent policy priorities that are needed to help rebuild public trust and modernize the bureau.
"As the 'Voice of America's Taxpayers,' we offer congratulations to Commissioner Long. His work wi
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UVA Law School: Professor Uncovers How Secretive Court Records Have Become
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 14 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news:
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Professor Uncovers How Secretive Court Records Have Become
Elizabeth Rowe's Research Finds 30,000 Federal Court Cases With Sealing Motions Over 5 Years
By Josette Corazza
Motions to seal records of legal proceedings, which have become more common in recent years, are causing harm to public trust and court operations, according to new research from University of Virginia School o
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Vindman Condemns Use of Force Against Senator Alex Padilla During DHS Press Conference
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025:
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Vindman Condemns Use of Force Against Senator Alex Padilla During DHS Press Conference
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"This cannot stand. We live in a free coun
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VWU Leader Joins Alliance in Call for Permanent DACA Reform
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news:
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VWU Leader Joins Alliance in Call for Permanent DACA Reform
On the 13th anniversary of DACA, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration is urging Congress to enact a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers. Over 70% of the estimated 500,000 undocumented students in U.S. colleges and universities--despite often meeting the same requirements--remain ineligible for DACA protections.
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Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote to President Trump questioning his administration's decision to remove National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice
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Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and their Senate colleagues urged U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program following the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals de
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Weijia Pan Wins 28th Annual Levis Reading Prize for 'Motherlands'
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 11, 2025:
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Weijia Pan wins 28th annual Levis Reading Prize for 'Motherlands'
His debut full-length poetry collection is selected by the MFA in Creative Writing program at VCU.
By Gregory Donovan, VCU Department of English
Weijia Pan has won the 2025 Levis Reading Prize for his debut full-length poetry collection, "Motherlands." The prize is awarded annually for the best first or second boo
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William & Mary: Writers-in-residence Launch New Journalism Courses
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Writers-in-residence launch new journalism courses
The Charles Center is collaborating with campus partners to bring three writers-in-residence to campus in 2025-26 to teach a variety of journalism courses that will further inspire students to hone their writing skills, learn the craft from expert practitioners, and build portfolios of work that could help launch their careers.
At a moment when journalism it
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WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Rips Off Virginians, Then Rips into Them When They Speak Up
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Rips Off Virginians, Then Rips into Them When They Speak Up
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VIRGINIA - It's been another week of losses for Winsome Earle-Sears. From taking money from a Nazi sympathizer to being called out for canceling event after event to her business scams coming to light, Sears can't catch a break.
SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE
Winsome's Wins:
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Wittman: Modern Conflicts Demand Modern Munitions--Not Yesterday's Defense Acquisition Processes
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rob Whittman, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025:
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Wittman: Modern Conflicts Demand Modern Munitions--Not Yesterday's Defense Acquisition Processes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Rob Whittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the current state of the Ar
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