Andy Schmookler: The politics of hostility
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How did it come to this? How did our political life in America get to be so drenched in hostility?
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President Obama in Austin, Texas, speaking on economy
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President Obama speaks at an event in Austin, Texas, on the economy, jobs and the political culture in Washington, D.C.
Howell, Norment intend to reconvene House, Senate in September
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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) announced Wednesday that he intends to reconvene the House of Delegates the week of September 22 to debate Medicaid expansion. Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment, Jr. (R-James City) announced that the Senate will be also be in session that week.
Veto! Governor McAuliffe pushes back on budget, Medicaid
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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced a series of line-item vetoes of the budget passed by the Virginia General Assembly with the goal in mind of continuing efforts to expand the state’s Medicaid system.
Republicans pass budget: McAuliffe vows fight not over
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With their new majority in the Senate won with a backroom deal with disgraced Democrat Phil Puckett in tow, Republicans broke the budget logjam on Thursday, finally passing a state budget that does not include Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature expansion of the state Medicaid rolls.
Did House GOP resort to bribery to keep 400K Virginians uninsured?
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Calling it a ‘new low in GOP health care obstructionism’, Americans United for Change issued the following statement reacting to the Washington Post’s reporting that Virginia House Republicans appear to have persuaded a Democratic senator to resign his seat.
Tim Kaine: Statement on confirmation of Sylvia Mathews Burwell
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I am proud to support Sylvia Mathews Burwell’s confirmation to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Emmett Hanger: Proposed Medicaid reform compromise
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Today, as Chairman of the Medicaid Innovation & Reform Commission (MIRC) and as Chairman of the Senate Finance-Health & Human Resources Subcommittee, I am offering a proposal intended to serve as the basis for a compromise between the House, the Senate, and the Administration regarding Medicaid.
Warner named Hero of Main Street by retail group
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) a “Hero of Main Street” for his consistent support for small businesses and the retail industry, which supports over one million jobs in Virginia.
