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Bob Goodlatte: It’s not time to rethink the Libya ban

Published date: April 5, 2014 | 9:55 am

Protecting American citizens from terrorist threats both at home and abroad is a fundamental role of the federal government. However, despite Libya’s long history of unrest and ongoing terrorist threats coming from the country, the Executive Branch has proposed reversing a longstanding prohibition against Libyans entering the United States to work in aviation maintenance, flight operations, or to study or train in nuclear-related fields. This shift in policy is misguided and ignores reality.

Gerry Connolly: Close the Medicaid gap

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Published date: April 4, 2014 | 5:14 pm

Updated: April 4, 2014 | 5:15 pm

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) today wrote to all 140 members of the General Assembly urging them to “put aside partisan ideology and political posturing to do what’s right for Virginia” and approve a Medicaid expansion plan for the Commonwealth funded by more than $9 billion in federal dollars.

Did Robert Hurt even read the jobs report?

Chris Graham

Published date: April 4, 2014 | 2:26 pm

Updated: May 15, 2025 | 7:34 pm

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that U.S. businesses added 192,000 jobs in March. Somebody might want to let Fifth District Republican Congressman Robert Hurt in on what the jobs report actually had to say.

Immigration reform: Diversity is good for business

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Published date: April 3, 2014 | 7:51 pm

When thinking of immigration reform, we must ask ourselves what we want for the country. From a business perspective, important goals to aim for are innovation and entrepreneurship. And although there’s no simple recipe for achieving them, one key ingredient is diversity.

Bipartisan bill to help startups create jobs clears Senate Finance Committee

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Published date: April 3, 2014 | 7:28 pm

The Senate Finance Committee today passed the bipartisan Startup Innovation Credit, which will allow Virginia startups to claim the popular Research and Development tax credit.

Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam leads national discussion on roads funding

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Published date: March 27, 2014 | 3:00 pm

The National Lieutenant Governors Association passed a bipartisan resolution, cosponsored by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (R-Vt.) and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.), calling on Congress to “develop a shared, long term vision for surface transportation.”

Sen. Warner proposes targeted improvements to healthcare reform law

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Published date: March 27, 2014 | 2:49 pm

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) today introduced legislation that will provide Virginia families with additional healthcare coverage choices to best meet their financial and medical needs.

Hobey Bauhan: Perspective on the Renewable Fuel Standard

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Published date: March 26, 2014 | 10:30 am

Bob Dinneen’s commentary (Bob Goodlatte and the Renewable Fuel Standard, March 24, 2014) on the federal ethanol mandate is one-sided and omits important information.

Sens. Warner, Kirk to introduce cybersecurity amendment to Ukraine aid bill on Monday

Chris Graham

Published date: March 23, 2014 | 7:07 pm

Updated: May 13, 2025 | 4:15 pm

As the U.S. Senate this week considers a significant Ukrainian aid package, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) will introduce a bipartisan amendment creating a law enforcement partnership between the United States and Ukraine to combat cybercrime and improve cybersecurity.

Earth Talk: Cap and trade strategies to reduce carbon emissions

Roddy Scheer

Published date: March 16, 2014 | 9:36 am

Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:38 pm

Cap and trade, whereby big polluters must pay to emit greenhouse gases against a capped total amount that is reduced over time—has been in effect across the European Union (EU) since 2005. This so-called Emissions Trading System (ETS) requires 11,000 of the largest electric and industrial facilities in 28 European countries to participate.

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Bob Goodlatte: It’s not time to rethink the Libya ban

Gerry Connolly: Close the Medicaid gap

Did Robert Hurt even read the jobs report?

Immigration reform: Diversity is good for business

Bipartisan bill to help startups create jobs clears Senate Finance Committee

Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam leads national discussion on roads funding

Sen. Warner proposes targeted improvements to healthcare reform law

Hobey Bauhan: Perspective on the Renewable Fuel Standard

Sens. Warner, Kirk to introduce cybersecurity amendment to Ukraine aid bill on Monday

Earth Talk: Cap and trade strategies to reduce carbon emissions

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