Wednesday - September 9, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Calls for Urgent Oversight of Funding Cuts and Dwindling Staff at Federal Statistical Agencies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Calls for Urgent Oversight of Funding Cuts and Dwindling Staff at Federal Statistical Agencies Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to Chairman Tim Walberg requesting an immediate hearing to examine the impact of the Trump Administration's attacks on federal statisti  more
Kiggans Joins FBI Director Patel, Hampton Roads Law Enforcement for Discussion on Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Joins FBI Director Patel, Hampton Roads Law Enforcement for Discussion on Public Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, along with local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders from across the region, for a Law Enforcement Panel and Fireside Discussion. Their discussion focused on the evolving challen  more
PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in Eastern Panhandle to Tour Community Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in Eastern Panhandle to Tour Community Projects * MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Berkeley Springs and Martinsburg to receive updates on and tour community projects. To begin the day, Senator Capito traveled to Berkeley Springs, W.Va. where she toured Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's new weldi  more
Senators Justice, Capito Visit CAMC Memorial Hospital to Highlight $15M in CDS Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Senators Justice, Capito Visit CAMC Memorial Hospital to Highlight $15M in CDS Funds CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited CAMC Memorial to highlight $15 million in Congressionally Directed Spending that they secured for critical equipment, technical infrastructure upgrades, and cybersecurity technology for Vandalia Health. "Taking  more
Vindman Applauds Over 2 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Caroline and Spotsylvania County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Applauds Over 2 MILLION in Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Caroline and Spotsylvania County * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,132,069 to Caroline County and $1,176,402 to Spotsylvania County. These funds will support local Head Start programs, which provid  more