Letter: Sen. Kaine gives climate talk

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On Monday, 30 U.S. senators stood up for an “all-nighter” on climate change in Washington, D.C. We applaud Virginia’s Senator Tim Kaine for joining this effort. Sen. Kaine’s statement was a clear sign that he understands not only the urgency for Virginia in addressing the impacts of climate change, like rising seas in Hampton Roads, but also the opportunity for innovation.

New WWE TV deal by May: Where will Raw, SmackDown end up?

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Bloomberg is reporting today that WWE will announce its new TV deal by the first of May, and that it is possible that the company will leave NBCUniversal for another broadcasting partner. The report has WWE having talked with AMC, Viacom, Time Warner, Turner and Fox. Bloomberg said that a deal to return to NBCUniversal,…

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Attorney General Herring appoints panel to identify reforms, efficiencies in office

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Attorney General Mark Herring announced the creation of a three-member review panel charged with identifying reforms and efficiencies within the Office of the Attorney General that advance his priority of delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal work to the people of Virginia and their state government.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine hails passage of defense bill

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, hailed final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2014 – the annual defense bill that includes important provisions Kaine advocated for Virginia during committee markup of the legislation in June 2013. The measure was passed, 84-15.