Holly Sklar: 12 years without a minimum wage raise
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We’ve hit a terrible milestone for the federal minimum wage – 12 years without a raise. The last increase was to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009.
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Warner, Rubio, Collins introduce bipartisan cybersecurity reporting bill
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Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced legislation requiring federal agencies, government contractors and infrastructure owners and operators to report cyber intrusions within 24 hours of their discovery.
Warner requests information on CDC policy banning dog importations
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is requesting more information from the CDC regarding a recent decision to temporarily suspend the importation of dogs from countries with heightened risk for rabies.
Bill would allow students to reverse transfer credits to community colleges
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has introduced legislation to remove a bureaucratic obstacle preventing many students from receiving the degree or certification they have earned.
Virginia to invest $700M to achieve universal broadband by 2024
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Virginia will invest $700 million in American Rescue Plan funding to expedite the deployment of last-mile broadband infrastructure to unserved areas and close the digital divide within the next three years.
Warner, Rubio urge president to prioritize safety of Afghan intelligence partners
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) have sent a letter to President Biden asking the administration to ensure the safety of Afghans who have worked closely with U.S. intelligence in the country.
Warner introduces federal worker COVID-19 protection legislation
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has introduced legislation to promote federal worker safety and ensure that employees and their families are well informed about COVID-19 protective measures in the workplace.
McEachin hosts Richmond event focused on food deserts
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) visited The Market at 25th in Richmond this week to bring attention to the critical importance of addressing food insecurity and food deserts.
Biden releases list of nominees for district, appeals court posts
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President Biden has nominated Virginia Solicitor General Toby J. Heytens for the upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Warner, Kaine go to bat for Virginia’s Minor League Baseball teams
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine are stepping up to the plate with the Minor League Baseball Relief Act to help the nine Minor League Baseball teams in Virginia who are hurting economically after the COVID-19 crisis threw a curveball into their 2020 season.
