Two Virginia transit systems receive $11.5 million from infrastructure bill
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Two Virginia transit systems will receive $11,549,192 from the infrastructure bill.
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Lawrence S. Wittner: Why should war criminals operate with impunity?
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The issue of alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine highlights the decades-long reluctance of today’s major military powers to support the International Criminal Court.
Bipartisan legislation introduced to protect Roe v. Wade and contraception access
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The Reproductive Freedom For All Act would codify women’s rights to abortion and protect contraception access.
Legislation passes House legalizing marriage equality for all
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The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House with a 267-157 vote, including 47 Republicans. The legislation, which now goes before the Senate, seeks marriage equality for all genders, including federal rights, benefits and obligations of marriages in federal code.
House passes Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act
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The U.S. House voted last week to pass the Summer Barrow Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act, legislation authored by Seventh District Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.
House passes Protecting Our Kids Act: Tight, slightly bipartisan vote
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The U.S. House passed, in bipartisan fashion, technically speaking, the Protecting Our Kids Act, a package of gun violence prevention legislation.
Spanberger leads push to boost domestic prescription drug production
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Pharmaceutical companies have regularly stopped producing key generic drugs. The reason: these medicines do not generate enough profit.
McEachin joins McClellan, local stakeholders to tout EV investments
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Transportation remains Virginia’s and the nation’s largest source of carbon pollution, comprising nearly half of all the emissions generated here in Virginia.
Committee passes bill to crack down on consolidation in meat processing industry
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The House Agriculture Committee this week to pass two legislative efforts led by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) to address rising food prices — including her bill to tackle anticompetitive practices in the American meat and poultry industry.
Virginia receives $982K grant to build nutritious school lunches
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The Virginia Department of Education has received a $982,827 USDA grant to build and retain a knowledgeable workforce to ensure school lunches are nutritious and meet students’ needs.
