Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to OSS veterans
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The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to veterans of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).
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Thirty Second District elected officials endorse Randy Forbes for Congress
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Congressman Randy Forbes announced today that over 30 of the region’s most well-respected public servants have endorsed his campaign.
UVA alumna Sarah Drew, star of Grey’s Anatomy, to speak at valedictory exercises
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The last time Sarah Drew appeared on stage at the University of Virginia, she played the female lead role of Elise in a production of Molière’s “The Miser.”
Senators press Obama administration on efforts to lower prescription drug costs
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A group of senators is seeking more information on the agency’s efforts to inform consumers and health care providers about prescription drug costs.
Congress sends K-12 education reform bill to president’s desk
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The Senate and House have passed the Every Student Succeeds Act, overhauling No Child Left Behind to ensure access to a high-quality education.
Environment Virginia report assesses impact of global warming on weather
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Most Virginia counties have recently been affected by weather disaster, impacting residents and state landmarks
In Virginia, 91% of residents live in cities or counties affected recently by weather-related disasters, according to new interactive map using data from the federal government.
All because of a TED Talk
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When organizers of the Social Enterprise Summit held in Hong Kong were planning their November 2015 event, they discovered an inspiring TED Talk featuring Richmond-based TMI CEO Tiffany Jana discussing The Power of Privilege at TedxRVAWomen.
Senators introduce new legislation to improve staffing at VA health centers
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Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol to announce the introduction of the Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to make commonsense changes in staffing policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and improve veterans care at VA health care facilities.
Members of Congress introduce resolution to award Congressional Gold Medal to OSS veterans
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U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee members Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) along with U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) have introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, the World War II-era predecessor to today’s Central Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Special Operations Command, “in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.”
Virginia Tech researcher finds food and entertainment companies’ branded media characters could promote healthier eating
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Food and entertainment companies are using captivating and lucrative cartoon characters like Tony the Tiger to market unhealthy food products to children, a Virginia Tech researcher found.
