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Every single measure funded in the Build Back Better Act would create far more jobs than Pentagon spending does.

Every single measure funded in the Build Back Better Act would create far more jobs than Pentagon spending does.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine have announced $5,493,100 in federal funding from the USDA to improve infrastructure in rural communities across the Commonwealth.

Parents should carefully monitor any more serious or questionable daycare injuries. If this “serious” type of injury occurs, you should seek immediate medical attention.

The House voted, of course along party lines, to pass the cornerstone item in President Biden’s first-year agenda, the Build Back Better Act.

Court Square Theater adds film screenings back into its reopening mix in November, along with a Nov. 13-14 benefit event for Second Home Learning Center.

In Virginia, 14.9 percent of youth ages 10-17 are obese, the 31st highest rate in the nation, according to the newest available data released this week.

Recently the almost totally male and white members of the Texas legislature passed a law that would effectively end abortions in that state.

The House Committee on Ways and Means voted this week to approve the sections of the Build Back Better Act within its jurisdiction, following a markup that ran for nearly 35 hours over four days.

The Waynesboro Family YMCA is opening its doors to 3- and 4-year-olds in the community – and it may be free to families who qualify.

Right now in the U.S., paid leave and quality childcare are not accessible to most workers and families.
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