Climate, energy news roundup: Sept. 20
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
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Warner, Brown ask for study of subcontracted workers in 21st century workforce
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are pushing the U.S. Government Accountability Office to report on companies’ increased use of subcontracted and contingent workers for work that used to be performed by direct employees.
Warner, Kaine push for TPS protections in next COVID-19 relief bill
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The eligibility of thousands of essential workers in the National Capital Region with Temporary Protected Status is in question due to ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to terminate the program.
Warner, colleagues call on postmaster general to reverse operational changes at USPS
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It’s not just mail-in votes. Operational and organizational changes at the United States Postal Service are causing delays in delivery of medications to millions of Americans.
Warner, colleagues, urging internet service providers to work to increase access for students
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is leading a group effort calling on the seven largest internet service providers to help ensure that children are able to meaningfully participate in their education.
Too little too late? For most states, Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals are a long shot
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It’s been 10 years since the Chesapeake Bay watershed was put on a “pollution diet.” And while there’s been some belt tightening since then, the regional effort to reduce nutrient pollution in order to restore a healthy Bay has fared about as well as many other diets: It is far from meeting its 2025 goal.
Spanberger, Warner meet with Chesterfield school leaders to discuss reopening challenges
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) held a roundtable discussion with U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and leaders from Chesterfield County Public Schools on Friday.
Warner, Kaine announce $5.3M for airports in Roanoke region
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,354,487 in federal funding to provide economic relief to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.
Tim Kaine to host Winchester discussion on racial disparities in maternal health
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will participate in a discussion on Friday with local stakeholders, hosted by Our Health, a local non-profit committed to supporting and expanding access to health and human services in the Winchester area.
Warner offers idea to address poll worker shortage: Lawyers
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is urging the administrative bodies of each state’s Continuing Legal Education system to allow lawyers to volunteer as poll workers on Nov. 3 in exchange for CLE credits.
