Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act passes Senate, headed to Biden’s desk
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Legislation to reform the United States Postal Service passed the United States Senate on Tuesday.
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Warner applauds Senate passage of cyber incident reporting legislation
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The Senate unanimously passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022, which would require companies responsible for U.S. critical infrastructure to report cybersecurity incidents to the government.
Senate bill would help employees participate in retirement savings plans
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Many employers automatically enroll their employees in retirement savings plans when they start the job, but many employees initially decide to opt out.
State Senate votes to block former coal lobbyist from natural, historic resources post
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The Virginia Senate voted 21-19, along party lines, to decline to take up the nomination of controversial former Trump administration EPA chief Andrew Wheeler to serve as Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources.
Beyer urges Biden to reduce U.S. reliance on nuclear weapons
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Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Reps. John Garamendi (CA-03) and Donald S. Beyer (VA-08) are urging President Joe Biden to take bold steps to reduce its reliance on nuclear weapons.
Jan. 6 anniversary: Virginia Tech expert says threat of violence in the U.S. remains
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One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, political polarization – and the threat of related violence – is increasing, says a Virginia Tech expert who researches the role of communities in promoting, deterring, or reacting to extremism, crime, violence, and tragedies.
Beyer applauds new Senate corporate minimum tax proposal
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08) today welcomed the announcement of a new corporate minimum tax framework in the U.S. Senate.
Herring backs Senate hearings on Facebook impact on children
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Recent research from Facebook’s own internal studies is showing that social media is inflicting harm – in the form of increased mental distress, bullying, suicide and other self-harm – on a significant number of children.
Kaine, Klobuchar introduce voter protection bill in Senate
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine has joined U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to introduce the Freedom to Vote Act, legislation to improve access to the ballot for Americans.
Biden nominates Aber, Kavanaugh for U.S. Attorney positions
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President Biden has nominated Jessica Aber and Christopher Kavanaugh to fill the U.S. Attorney vacancies in the Eastern District of Virginia and the Western District of Virginia.
