Members of Congress highlight disturbing situation in federal prisons in Virginia
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Lawmakers are pushing for answers concerning a deteriorating situation in federal prisons in Virginia.
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Publication now rates Fifth District congressional race a ‘Toss Up’
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The Cook Political Report has changed its rating for the Fifth District congressional race from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up,” citing a possible “perfect storm” in the making in the sprawling district, which spans from Northern Virginia through Charlottesville to the North Carolina border.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Abigail Spanberger for re-election in Seventh District
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Seventh District Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s candidacy for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Virginia congressional delegation pushes USDA to extend critical food waivers
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The USDA has formally extended critical food waivers until Dec. 31, 2020, in a move that will help make sure students have access to nutritious meals while schools districts participate in distance learning amid the current health crisis.
Warner critical of DNI secision to end election security briefings for Congress
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a statement critical of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence decision to cancel all election security briefings for Congress.
Herring urges Congress to expand funding for crime victims
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Attorney General Mark Herring has joined a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act that provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes and their families.
Congress passes mental health legislation supporting farming communities
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Farmers and other rural residents could soon benefit from the addition of federal mental health resources with the passage of the Seeding Rural Resilience Act.
U.S. Postal Service undertaking significant restructuring on eve of 2020 election
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The United States Postal Service is about to undergo some significant change, interestingly, on the eve of the 2020 election, which could impact an expected deluge of mail-in ballots in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress guarantees park funding with Great American Outdoors Act
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The U.S. House on Wednesday followed the Senate’s lead and overwhelmingly passed historic public lands legislation to guarantee federal funds for local, state and national parks, trails and recreation facilities.
Commission recommends removal of Virginia’s Robert E. Lee statue from U.S. Capitol
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Gov. Ralph Northam today applauded a unanimous vote by the Commission for Historical Statues in the United States Capitol recommending the removal of the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee from National Statuary Hall.
