Minor League Baseball Relief Act has one major flaw
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AFP contributor Jerry Carter found a significant flaw in the well-intentioned Minor League Baseball Relief Act introduced in Congress in June.
Search Results for Tim Kaine
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Northam announces appointments to three cannabis oversight boards
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Gov. Ralph Northam today announced appointments to the three newly-created boards responsible for overseeing the legalization of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth.
Warner introduces federal worker COVID-19 protection legislation
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has introduced legislation to promote federal worker safety and ensure that employees and their families are well informed about COVID-19 protective measures in the workplace.
Child tax credit payments begin Thursday for 39 million U.S. families
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Starting July 15, eligible parents will begin receiving automatic monthly payments for the next six months of $250 for every child aged 6 to 17 and $300 for every child under 6.
Growing Climate Solutions Act passes Senate
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Legislation that would help increase farmer participation in carbon markets and create the framework for carbon program certification has passed the U.S. Senate.
Biden releases list of nominees for district, appeals court posts
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President Biden has nominated Virginia Solicitor General Toby J. Heytens for the upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Northam welcomes Air Force F-22 training unit move to Joint Base Langley-Eustis
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The United States Air Force has decided to permanently locate the F-22 Raptor formal training unit at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton.
Experiences with Extension, Virginia State University prepared alum for key post at USDA
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This wasn’t the original path for Jewel Bronaugh. She didn’t intend to become the deputy secretary of the USDA and the first Black woman to hold the position.
House votes to repeal AUMF in Iraq: Long overdue
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The House voted 268-101 this week to repeal the 2002 Iraq War Authorization for Use of Military Force, which had authorized U.S. military action against the Iraqi regime led by Saddam Hussein – remember him?
Northam announces task force on culturally inclusive school meals, calendars
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Gov. Ralph Northam has appointed a task force charged with identifying best practices for implementing culturally and religiously inclusive school calendars and serving school meals that accommodate more dietary restrictions.
