Senators: Employers need to offer flexibility with coronavirus
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A group of U.S. senators, led by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., is urging employers to commit to flexible sick-time policies in the event of a coronavirus outbreak.
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Warner, Kaine: Waive costs that may prevent coronavirus patients from care
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are urging health insurers and federal and state officials to eliminate cost burdens that could disincentivize people with coronavirus symptoms from seeking testing and treatment for the contagious illness.
Virginia ban on same-sex marriage, civil unions repealed
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You probably weren’t aware that there was still a law on the books in Virginia making same-sex marriages and civil unions basically invalid. That one was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges way back in 2015, right? Well, yes, but then also, yes, there was still that law on the books in Virginia.
Warner urges more aggressive response to coronavirus outbreak
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., expressed concern in a letter to Vice President Mike Pence over how the U.S. government has mobilized to combat the outbreak of coronavirus.
DEA to improve patient access to substance use disorder treatment
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The DEA has announced a proposed rule that will ensure healthcare providers can use telehealth to diagnose and treat patients suffering from substance use disorders.
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe endorses Joe Biden
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Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Saturday that he is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden for president of United States.
Warner emphasizes importance of vulnerability disclosure programs
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A vulnerability disclosure program allowed a researcher to tell the Department of Defense that malware was exploiting a security misconfiguration on a DoD server.
General Assembly passes landmark wildlife corridor legislation
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The General Assembly has passed legislation that will make Virginia among the first states to adopt a comprehensive program to identify wildlife corridors, protect motorists from collisions with animals and address barriers to wildlife movement.
Warner backs increased federal funding for Interstate 81
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Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., spoke today on the importance of increased federal funding for Interstate 81 safety improvements.
Amazon to launch fulfillment center in Prince George County: 150 jobs
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Amazon will open a new fulfillment center for its Amazon Basics line in Prince George County, adding up to 150 new jobs to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees in the Commonwealth.
