U.S. House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending bill to Biden for signature
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The House voted Thursday to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, sending the bill to President Biden for his signature to make it a law.
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Virginia farmers learn about legislative priorities for 2023 U.S. Farm Bill
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At the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in White Sulphur Springs, WVa. On November 29, Virginia’s farmers learned about priorities for the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill.
Bipartisan U.S. Senate votes to enact federal protections for same-sex couples
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The U.S. Senate, in a rare moment of bipartisanship, has advanced a repeal of a federal law that denies federal benefits to same-sex couples.
Congressman Donald McEachin passes after long battle with colorectal cancer
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Fourth District Congressman Donald McEachin died on Monday at the age of 61 after a battle with colorectal cancer.
U.S. House approves legislation promoting affordable phone, internet service
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Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Act of 2021 passed the U.S. House this week.
Democrats hold serve in two of Virginia’s three tightly contested U.S. House races
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Democrats held on to two of their three closely contested congressional seats in Virginia, with Abigail Spanberger and Jennifer Wexton winning their Northern Virginia races against Republican challengers, and Elaine Luria, a member of the House Jan. 6 committee, losing in Hampton Roads.
Latest jobs report reveals 3.7 percent unemployment rate in U.S.
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The BLS reported Friday that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 261,000 in October, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent.
New legislation would provide safety accommodations for pregnant U.S. workers
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According to a new report, nearly 3 million pregnant workers would benefit from passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Lawrence S. Wittner: Conservative governance has undermined U.S. life expectancy
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Although, in recent decades, American conservatives have embraced what they call the “Right to Life,” they have certainly done a poor job of sustaining life in the United States.
Shrink no more: U.S. economy bounces back in third quarter of 2022
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In the first half of 2022, the United States economy shrank but rebounded with 2.6 percent in gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter.
