Sens. Warner, Kaine urge timely release of oil train safety regulations
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine are urging federal regulators to move quickly to finalize and publish new safety regulations on oil trains.
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Bob Goodlatte: Standing strong for the Constitution
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A decision made by a U.S. District Court in Texas just a few days ago has had a major impact on President Obama’s recent executive actions to unilaterally change our immigration laws.
Letter: Bob Goodlatte and Renewable Fuels Standard
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It was with great disappointment that I read your February 5 piece attacking Rep. Bob Goodlatte and his leadership in Congress on such a key issue as the corn ethanol mandate, commonly referred to as the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to head new study focused on trucker safety and fatigue
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Commercial truckers for years have been required to follow federal rules limiting their driving hours and requiring rest or sleep breaks between long periods behind the wheel.
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.
Mark Warner, Tim Kaine on confirmation of Ash Carter as Defense Secretary
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued statements on today’s 93-5 Senate vote to confirm Ashton B. Carter to serve as U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Peace group critical of Obama ISIL use of force request
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In response to President Obama Wednesday morning sending proposed language for an Authorization of use of Military Force (AUMF) against ISIS to Congress, Peace Action, the largest peace group in the U.S. released the following statement by its policy and political director, Paul Kawika Martin.
Mark Warner on Metro safety announcement
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) offered support today for several safety improvements announced by the National Capital Region’s Metro oversight board (WMATA) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) in response to the fatal Jan. 12 incident at Metro’s L’Enfant Plaza station.
Tim Kaine statement on Obama request for use of force against Islamic State
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine has been a leading voice urging the Obama administration to seek a specific authorization for military action against ISIL while pressing his congressional colleagues to debate and vote on the mission – a mission he believes goes beyond the intent of existing authorizations from 2001 and 2002.
Tim Kaine statement on confirmation of National Drug Control Policy director Michael Botticelli
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on Senate confirmation of Michael Botticelli as Director of National Drug Control Policy.
