UVA Medical Center earns consumer award
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Based on a national consumer survey of healthcare quality and image, University of Virginia Medical Center has earned a 2014-15 Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corp.
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Groups call on Dominion to abandon plans for North Anna 3 reactor
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Today 15 organizations announced they have come together to form Not on Our Fault Line, an alliance that will oppose Dominion Virginia Power’s plans for a new nuclear reactor in Louisa County adjacent to the site of the North Anna Reactors 1 & 2.
Health impact of coal
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Coal combustion plants account for more than half of Americans’ electric power generation. According to Coal’s Assault on Human Health, a report by the non-profit Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), coal combustion releases mercury, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and other substances known to be hazardous to human health.
Kevin Hart to bring comedy tour to Richmond Coliseum
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Superstar entertainer, actor and comedian, Kevin Hart, announced today a massive North American arena tour that will include a stop at the Richmond Coliseum on May 3.
Warner, Kaine co-sponsor bill to extend Children’s Health Insurance Program
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With federal funding that provides health care coverage to more than 10 million children nationwide through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) set to expire, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine today joined 38 of their Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that would extend CHIP funding through 2019.
W&L to premiere documentary on presidential mock convention
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A procession of the country’s political stars, including presidents, cabinet officials and campaign strategists, has traveled to Lexington, Virginia, every four years since 1908 to participate in Washington and Lee University’s presidential Mock Convention.
Virginia delegation introduces bill in Congress to recognize Indian tribes
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Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner along with U.S. Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-01), Bobby Scott (D-03), Gerry Connolly (D-11), and Don Beyer (D-08) reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to six Virginia Indian tribes.
Richmond International Film Festival announces 2015 FLOW Speakers
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New this year, the Richmond International Film Festival expands to more than 120 films and brings a one-day creative conference, the FLOW Collective.
Del. Sam Rasoul calls for limits on government data collection
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Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) commended the House of Delegates committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety for moving forward HB1673, a bill that will limit government retention of personal data.
Tim Kaine continues push for Senate debate, vote on mission against ISIL
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine reiterated his call for the President to send a draft Authorization for Use of Military Force to spur Congress to debate and vote on the mission against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
