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Senate Commerce Committee Passes Kerry's Spectrum Inventory Bill
The Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday passed Senator John Kerry's spectrum inventory bill, which now goes on to the full Senate.
Groundbreaking held at Space Station launchpad
Maryland and Virginia officials held a groundbreaking at a Monday ceremony marking the start of construction of a new launchpad and other facilities to support Orbital Science Corporation's Taurus II rocket program.
Lifeline to Larry? Will Congress save Sabato's program? Comments
Congressman Tom Perriello declined a request for federal funds for Larry Sabato's Youth Leadership Initiative.
Press Release: Corker, Warner Introduce TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act of 2009
" In an effort to protect the interests of taxpayers, U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Mark Warner , both members of the Senate Banking Committee, today introduced legislation with the ultimate goal of removing the federal government's control of TARP assisted institutions.
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Va GOV: Democrats underwhelmed by McDonnell's bipartisan coalition...
Virginia Democrats are not very impressed with Republican Bob McDonnell's efforts to claim the middle-of-the road, caling today's press conference part of a "political makeover" for someone with a "far-right agenda." But you know who doesn't need a political makeover as for as Virginia Democrats are concerned - Creigh Deeds.
New GI Bill gives Iraq, Afghan-era vets shot at some private colleges
Days before a June 15 deadline, 521 private colleges had signed modest-to-grand "Yellow Ribbon" agreements under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit, making these higher-priced schools more affordable to at least some Iraq and Afghanistan war-era veterans who qualify for admission.
Private colleges sign on to new G.I. Bill benefit
Days before Monday's deadline, 521 private colleges had signed agreements to make themselves more affordable under the new G.I. Bill benefit to at least some Iraq and Afghanistan war-era veterans who qualify for admission.
Sen. Warner to present bill focused on end-of-life care
Despite criticism he's trying to curtail care for the sick and elderly, U.S. Sen.
Military Notebook: This proposed bailout has a different twist
Given Virginia 's deep ties to D-Day, which several veterans helped us explore last week, it doesn't seem right that the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is running out of money.
Deeds Wins Va. Governor Democratic Primary
State senator Creigh Deeds became the Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia Tuesday night after upsetting the well-funded former Clinton campaign official, Terry McAuliffe, and former state representative Brian Moran, brother of U.S. Rep.
Capital Eye Report: Donors Weigh in on Close Ties Between Moran Brothers
Brian Moran enters today's Virginia gubernatorial primary loaded with contributions from the campaign fund of his older brother, Rep.
Senators Warner and Webb submit D-Day Memorial protection bill
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Jim Webb today introduced legislation that would authorize the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to study whether the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, can be added to the U.S. National Park System.
The U.S. Navy's search for a suitable outlying landing field for carrier aircraft has stretched for most of this decade.
VIDEO: Web extra: Sen. Warner returns from Iraq visit
This is the extended interview with Sen. Mark Warner who is back from his first official trip to Iraq.
Virginia lawmakers consider help for D-Day memorial
Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, plans to introduce legislation next week that would have the National Parks Service assume operations of the memorial, said his press secretary, Jessica Barba.
GOP Fights Hard Against Union Bill
As Democrats and Republicans stand increasingly at odds over measures to help improve the economy, one bill under consideration highlights how critical party loyalty could be in determining policy measures.
3-Way GOP Rivalry Presents Tough Choice for Convention
Virginia Republican activists face a delicate balancing act this weekend when they select a nominee for attorney general at the party's statewide convention in Richmond.
Romney Calls Union-Backed Bill “Catastrophic”
As Democrats and Republicans stand increasingly at odds over measures to help improve the economy, one bill under consideration highlights how critical party loyalty could be in determining policy measures.
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Bipartisan Policy Center's National Transportation Policy Project to...
Recommendations call for performance-driven transportation policy WASHINGTON, May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Transportation Policy Project , a project of the Bipartisan Policy Center , will release its final report entitled "Performance Driven: A New Vision for U.S. Transportation Policy" on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
Senator Mark Warner visits Iraq
May 25, 2009 Senator Mark Warner visits Iraq Senator Mark Warner spent his Memorial Day weekend visiting U. S. troops in Iraq.