Court halts EPA enforcement of ‘Waters’ rule
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 9 to stop enforcement nationwide of the “Waters of the United States” rule.
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Warner and Kaine call for improvements to childhood nutrition programs
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine recommended ways Congress can streamline federal childhood nutrition programs to more efficiently feed hungry low-income children outside of school hours.
Sen. Tim Kaine statement on president’s actions in Afghanistan
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement today regarding President Obama’s policy actions in Afghanistan.
#DemDebate: Why is Lincoln Chafee even here, again?
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Lincoln Chafee barely had a moment, getting just 9:11 in speaking time in Tuesday’s CNN Democratic Party presidential debate to spit out whatever it is that he’s campaigning on.
Get to Know GMOs Month to feature push for voluntary labeling program
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The Senate Agriculture Committee has announced an Oct. 21 hearing on biotechnology, and U.S. farmers soon will begin contacting their senators about legislation related to foods with genetically modified ingredients.
Warner praises FAA decision to expand unmanned aircraft testing program to include airports
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) praised the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announcement that it will expand the Pathfinder Program – a public-private partnership to explore ways for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to operate safely in the U.S. – to include sensitive airport airspace.
Tim Kaine cites Benghazi in push for embassy security training facility at Fort Pickett
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During a hearing today on the need for a new diplomatic security training facility to better protect U.S. embassy personnel overseas, witnesses from the Government Accountability Office and the State Department testified to the fact that, despite years of delay as a result of Congressional pressure, Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia remains the best site for a new Foreign Affairs Security Training Center.
‘Enough is enough’: Sen. Mark Warner leads new Democratic Party push on gun control
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Today, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) joined fellow Senate Democrats in unveiling principles for new gun safety legislation, launching a major effort to pressure congressional leaders to pass new laws.
Robert Hurt: National security must remain a top priority
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Issues of national security are too important to leave to idealism and wishful thinking. We must remain vigilant and resolute to ensure that our top priority is that our nation and allies are kept safe. I will continue to oppose a nuclear Iran and advocate for a foreign policy that promotes peace through strength.
Warner, Kaine praise $17.5 million in grants to expand access to preschool in Virginia
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) praised today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that Virginia will receive $17.5 million in funds under the Preschool Development Grants program to expand access to early childhood education.
