
Earth Talk: Democratic presidential contenders on climate change
Do all the Democratic contenders for President in 2020 agree on the need to battle climate change? Which ones have demonstrated the most leadership on environmental issues?

Do all the Democratic contenders for President in 2020 agree on the need to battle climate change? Which ones have demonstrated the most leadership on environmental issues?

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday that he will not seek the Democratic Party nomination for president in 2020.

House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn today announced the launch of her new leadership PAC, Energized for Change.

Rep. Don Beyer voted for the Save the Internet Act, legislation to restore internet protections commonly known as net neutrality following their repeal by the Trump Administration.

Gov. Ralph Northam has signed Senate Bill 1693, sponsored by Sen. Jill Vogel, and House Bill 2577, sponsored by Del. Robert “Bob” Thomas, which will ensure all individuals with autism, no matter their age, have access to adequate health insurance.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced his intention to step down from his post.

More than 10 years have passed since Barack Obama, then a senator from Illinois and a presidential candidate, promised at high school in Bristol that his health care plan would lower insurance premiums by an average of $2,500 per family.

Republican Chris Runion’s campaign for the 25th House of Delegates raised more than $40,000 in the first seven days since he announced his candidacy.

Congressman Donald McEachin as a Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce was an original co-sponsor of the Save the Internet Act that will keep the internet open and free.

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 596, the Crimea Annexation Non-recognition Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH).
AFP will break down local, Virginia and national races in the battle for the control of Congress Tuesday night.