Randy Forbes: Generational decisions
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Generational decisions work both ways: a poor decision can impact the trajectory of the nation just as much, if not more, than a positive decision.
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Robert Hurt: National security must remain a top priority
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Issues of national security are too important to leave to idealism and wishful thinking. We must remain vigilant and resolute to ensure that our top priority is that our nation and allies are kept safe. I will continue to oppose a nuclear Iran and advocate for a foreign policy that promotes peace through strength.
President Obama: Can’t cut our way to prosperity
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President Obama told reporters on Friday that he will not sign another stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government running in 10 weeks, raising the stakes on congressional Republicans to put an end to internal in-fighting over funding for Planned Parenthood and other budget priorities.
Warner, Kaine praise $17.5 million in grants to expand access to preschool in Virginia
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) praised today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that Virginia will receive $17.5 million in funds under the Preschool Development Grants program to expand access to early childhood education.
Sen. Mark Warner on Senate vote to avoid government shutdown
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate voted 78-20 today to approve a clean continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11.
Warner, Kaine, Manchin introduce reforms to black lung benefits program
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Today U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) proposed sweeping reforms to the federal program that provides benefits to coal miners suffering from black lung disease.
Mark Obenshain not running for governor in 2017
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Mark Obenshain isn’t “going anywhere,” but he’s also not running for governor. The Harrisonburg state senator confirmed via Twitter reports from earlier in the day on Monday that he will not be running for governor in 2017.
Avon Foundation for Women awards grant to Shenandoah University for initiatives against sexual assault, domestic violence
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Shenandoah University has received a $10,000 grant from the Avon Foundation for Women through its Speak Out Against Domestic Violence initiative.
Virginia joining multistate task force to combat heroin crisis
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Attorney General Mark Herring announced today that Virginia has joined the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Heroin Task Force (NEMA-HTF), a first-of-its kind task force that fosters cross-state collaboration and leverages resources to combat heroin distribution and the associated rise in heroin overdose fatalities.
Uncle Sam’s new College Scorecard highlights UVA affordable excellence
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Long before U.S. News & World Report began issuing its famed college rankings, aspiring college students and their families have been seeking ways to sort through thousands of post-secondary options.
