Help for farmers, producers, agribusiness in House funding deal
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The funding deal approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday includes language that would deliver relief to the agriculture sector.
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Bipartisan bill to boost VA suicide prevention efforts headed to president’s desk
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The Department of Veterans Affairas estimates that around 20 veterans die by suicide each day. Unfortunately that number has remained unchanged despite Congress more than tripling the VA’s funding for suicide prevention efforts over the last 10 years.
$100K federal grant to strengthen telehealth network, rural health services in Central Virginia
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A federal grant totaling $100,000 will go toward helping strengthen telehealth services across Central Virginia, particularly in underserved and rural communities that lack access to affordable healthcare.
Lawmakers request Virginia be added to offshore drilling ban
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A group of Democratic lawmakers is pressuring President Trump to extend a moratorium on offshore oil and gas drilling to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
House passes bill protecting pregnant workers from employment discrimination
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There is currently no federal law that explicitly and affirmatively guarantees all pregnant workers the right to basic accommodations – such as appropriate seating, water breaks, and relief from heavy lifting.
Warner pushes for measures to reinforce cybersecurity in public schools
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is raising alarm regarding the need to protect education infrastructure from cyber-attacks following a ransomware incident at Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia.
Climate, energy news roundup: Sept. 20
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Ginsburg passes, setting up potential political firestorm on eve of 2020 election
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, died Friday evening surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer.
Bob Good picks up endorsement from National Federation of Independent Business
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The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed Fifth District Republican nominee Bob Good.
Morgan Griffith: Key pieces of health legislation move forward
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The coronavirus pandemic has consumed the attention of the country, but health care challenges that existed before COVID-19 ever came about remain.
