Warner, Kaine urge Senate leadership to save student loan program
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed Senate leaders to take up and pass legislation to reauthorize the Perkins Loan Program.
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Who should pay? Construction costs and the price of carbon
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As the owner of a construction company, I’m angry that politicians say we can’t do anything about climate change because it would hurt business. From my perspective, not doing enough about climate change is already hurting business – and will do much more damage in the future.
Warner praises Senate passage of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
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Today, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, applauded Senate passage of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), which will strengthen cybersecurity efforts by encouraging private companies to voluntarily share information while ensuring individual privacy and civil liberties.
Residents, business owners invite Governor McAuliffe to Nelson County
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Virginia citizens and business-owners have extended an invitation to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to visit Nelson County and tour the proposed route of Dominion’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Governor McAuliffe announces $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for Albemarle County
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Albemarle County for the Oak Hill Sanitary Sewer Phase II project through the CDBG Construction Ready Water and Sewer Fund.
Virginia Christmas trees rank among nation’s Top 10
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Each year, more than 30 million American households celebrate the holidays with a fresh, farm-grown Christmas tree. With 478,069 trees harvested in 2012—ranking them seventh nationwide—Virginia Christmas tree farmers are contributing significantly to the holiday tradition.
Shenandoah Valley Art Center features Waynesboro artist Joy E. Tartter in November
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During the month of November, the Shenandoah Valley Art Center is exhibiting paintings, “People and Places,” by Waynesboro artist, Joy E. Tartter.
Staunton VDOT District Traffic Alerts: Oct. 26-30
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke.
Longwood picks up three more basketball broadcasts
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The Longwood men’s and women’s basketball teams have picked up three additional game broadcasts on ESPN3 and American Sports Network (ASN) as part of the Big South Conference’s partnership with the two networks.
Where do the leading Democratic Party candidates for president stand on environmental issues?
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President Obama, with his recent push to join the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, will be a tough act to follow on the environment. But each of the Democratic candidates has shown a willingness to continue fighting the green fight and working with industry and other nations to rein in emissions and promote sustainable development.
