Lawmakers convene for Powhatan Elementary School solar energy unveiling
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Virginia Advanced Energy Economy hosted lawmakers Tuesday for the unveiling of Powhatan Elementary School’s recently completed solar energy rooftop array.
Search Results for Abigail Spanberger
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Republicans block bipartisan Jan. 6 commission
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The U.S. Senate voted 54-35 Friday in favor of creating a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection, falling six votes short of blocking a threatened Republican filibuster.
Bipartisan legislation would repurpose refurbished government computers to veterans, students, seniors
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Bipartisan legislation would help provide federal surplus and retired computers to non-profit computer refurbishers, who would then repair and distribute these computers to veterans, low-income individuals, students, and seniors in need.
In memoriam: Long-time U.S. Sen. John Warner
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Former U.S. Sen. John Warner, who represented Virginia in the Senate for 30 years before retiring in 2009, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 94.
Update: Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law
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The U.S. House voted 364-62 on Tuesday to pass legislation that would condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, racism, and discrimination in the face of a troubling rise in COVID-19-related hate crimes.
Why, exactly, are Republicans blocking the Jan. 6 commission?
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Republicans, who spent years using congressional subpoena powers to go on several anti-Democrat witch hunts (“Benghazi!”), are calling foul on this Jan. 6 commission, saying it reeks of politics. Something here reeks, and it ain’t the Jan. 6 commission.
HRSA takes action against drug manufacturers that block drug discounts
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The Health Resources and Services Administration is taking action against pharmaceutical manufacturers that refuse to provide rural healthcare providers with discounted prescription drugs.
Treasury Department green-lights use of American Rescue Plan Funding to combat opioid epidemic
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The Treasury Department today released guidance on acceptable uses of American Rescue Plan funds — including to combat the substance abuse epidemic in communities across the country.
Bill addresses sharp increase in drug overdose deaths from COVID-19 fallout
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The CDC is projecting a record number of drug overdose deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and in Virginia, drug overdose deaths are expected to have risen by more than 40 percent.
AMPAC Fine Chemicals to expand Petersburg operation with $25M investment
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AMPAC Fine Chemicals will invest $25 million to expand its existing operation on North Normandy Drive in the City of Petersburg.
