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The U.S. House voted on Friday to pass Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would ensure that pregnant workers are not forced out of their jobs or denied reasonable accommodations that would allow them to continue working.
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Seventh District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is cosponsoring a bipartisan bill that would cut red tape and provide much-needed flexibility for livestock and agriculture haulers.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia announced today that it has hired Mary Bauer to succeed Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, who announced her retirement in October after nine years with the organization.
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Legislation to break down barriers for farmers, ranchers, and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets was introduced in Congress last week.
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Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Josh Harder (D-CA-10) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA-32 introduced the bipartisan Water Resources Research Amendments Act last week.
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The House of Representatives passed the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act.
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration on Friday.
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This year marks the 88th anniversary of FDR establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps, which employed millions during the Great Depression to complete conservation projects across the country.
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The House of Representatives has approved a joint resolution that would remove a deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Virginia cotton growers are optimistic that they can work with members of the Biden administration.
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