Defense legislation draft follows 63 years of tradition in protecting servicemembers
Share
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia commented on the draft of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a Thursday afternoon media call.
Search Results for U.S. Congress
Share
Actress Kirstie Alley is the latest to die from colon cancer: Are you at risk?
Share
With so many famous people dying of this disease, it may have you wondering if you are at risk for colon cancer. We explore when you should get screened, symptoms and how food may factor into your risk.
John Whitehead: The case that the Constitution has already been terminated
Share
Tor anyone to advocate terminating or suspending the Constitution is tantamount to a declaration of war.
Virginia lawmakers leading effort to get Senate vote on Equal Rights Amendment
Share
Virginia Democrats are trying to get a U.S. Senate vote in the lame-duck session to remove the time limit for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: December 2022 news and notes
Share
The COP27 U.N. Climate Summit in Egypt ended with a hard-fought deal to create a fund to help poor countries being battered by climate disasters.
Free admission for state employees to Virginia Museum of History & Culture in December
Share
State employees in Virginia can enjoy free admission in December to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The museum’s exhibit “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith” runs through Dec. 31.
Warner, Kaine, Durbin press USDA for updated dog breeding facility standards
Share
The United States Department of Agriculture is encouraged by 24 Democratic lawmakers in a letter to update standards for commercial dog breeding facilities.
Forest Service promises its own environmental impact statement on Mountain Valley Pipeline
Share
A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement can be expected from the USFS before a final statement next summer on the MVP.
Virginia Democratic leaders push General Assembly to codify abortion access
Share
The Democrats who represent Virginia in D.C. are leading an effort to get state lawmakers in Richmond to protect abortion access.
Healthcare community offers tips amid surge in flu, respiratory virus, hospitalizations
Share
With respiratory illness and related hospitalizations on the rise in Virginia, getting vaccinated, taking basic health and safety steps, and seeking appropriate medical care and guidance if you become sick, are simple ways to help you and your family stay safe and healthy this holiday season.
