Mark Warner welcomes deal to end Trump Shutdown
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) welcomed the decision by President Trump to work with congressional Democrats and temporarily reopen the government in remarks on the Senate floor.
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Tim Kaine on Trump Shutdown announcement
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine released the following statement today after the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government for three weeks.
Mark Warner comments on Roger Stone indictment
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after Trump campaign confidante Roger Stone was arrested following an indictment by the Special Counsel, Robert Mueller.
Bill would eliminate penalties for federal workers accessing retirement funds during shutdown
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The Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2019 would ensure that federal employees can access money from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) without penalty.
Federal workers about to miss second paycheck: Options for assistance?
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Sen. Mark Warner is asking whether lenders plan to extend and expand the assistance being offered to federal workers and contractors affected by the shutdown.
Is Virginia going to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
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If the Equal Rights Amendment is ratified in Virginia, it would be the 38th state to do so and last one needed amend the United States Constitution, but there is still continued debate on if it has missed its deadline.
Wexton to Speaker Cox: Bring ERA to House floor for vote
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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) led lawmakers in sending a letter to Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox urging for a vote on the Equal Rights Amendment.
Warner raises concerns about Trump administration compliance with Antideficiency Act
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Sen. Mark Warner wrote Tuesday to raise questions about the Trump administration’s compliance with the Antideficiency Act.
Northam presses Trump on unemployment insurance for unpaid, essential federal workers
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Gov. Ralph Northam is seeking clarity from the Trump administration on why furloughed federal workers who are performing essential services without pay are not considered “unemployed” under state regulations.
Mark Warner introduces legislation to end future government shutdowns
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to put an end to future government shutdowns and protect federal government workers from being used as pawns in policy negotiations.
