Virginia Tech-led program in Nepal offers immediate and long-term earthquake relief
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A Virginia Tech-led program working in Nepal has switched gears from development work to disaster relief after the recent earthquakes.
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Virginia congressional delegation applauds Navy for awarding USS John F. Kennedy contract
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) along with U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), Randy Forbes (R-VA-4), and Rob Wittman (R-VA-1), applauded the U.S. Navy on Friday for signing a more than $4 billion contract to award the construction of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) to Newport News Shipbuilding.
Sen. Tim Kaine urges strong rules to prevent predatory payday lending practices
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined a group of more than 30 senators in expressing support for initial steps the agency has taken and urging the agency to issue strong rules to combat the “cascade of devastating financial consequences” that these high-priced loans often have on consumers.
WWE Elimination Chamber: Does Kevin Owens break out, become next top heel?
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WWE hastily scheduled the 2015 Elimination Chamber, adding the pay-per-view to the schedule just earlier this month, not giving creative much, if any, time to build up storylines with Payback having taken place just two weeks ago.
Sen. Mark Warner applauds nomination of Marie Therese Dominguez for key Obama administration post
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after President Obama announced his intent to nominate Marie Therese Dominguez as Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation:
Randy Forbes: Stories from Virginia small business owners
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American small businesses have been the backbone of our nation’s economy for centuries. Today, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business.
Virginia Education Secretary Anne Holton speaks, receives honorary degree at W&L
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Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton advised Washington and Lee University seniors at their May 27 baccalaureate service to “live life optimistically, be on the lookout for opportunities, jump in vigorously and don’t worry about who gets the credit.”
At the Movies: Big Stone Gap to open nationwide Oct. 9
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Picturehouse has acquired all U.S. rights to Big Stone Gap from Altar Identity Studios and will release the film nationwide on Oct. 9.
National study shows food insecurity up in Central, Western Virginia
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More families in Central and Western Virginia continue to struggle with hunger during the weak economic recovery, according to results from the recently released Map the Meal Gap 2015.
Randy Forbes: Bringing mental illness out of the shadows
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Mental illness is both innately personal and profoundly national. This is not “their” issue — it is our issue. The mental health of our military men and women creates a wake throughout our society that is directly connected to the health of our economy, our families, our military readiness, and our overall well-being as a nation.
