No to Vaccine Mandates
Over the past few months, I have heard clear opposition from many residents of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District to President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandates. I… Read the rest
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No to a Second Death Tax
Benjamin Franklin famously noted that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” He never said those two certainties needed to go hand… Read the rest
Kaine Statement on Kabul Airport Attack
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), released the following statement… Read the rest
Griffith Statement on the Attack in Kabul
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to today’s explosions in Kabul: “Praying for our troops who are risking their lives in… Read the rest
The Hyde Amendment Protects Life and Freedom of Conscience
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives defending the Hyde Amendment and advocating H.R. 18, the No… Read the rest
Kaine to hold socially distant events
This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will hold socially distant events with community members in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Floyd to hear more about the region’s… Read the rest
Botched Exit
Years ago, the U.S. completed its original goals of destroying al Qaeda and ensuring that Afghanistan would not be a staging ground for trans-national Islamic… Read the rest
Griffith Statement on Afghanistan
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan: “While I have supported an orderly withdrawal of our troops… Read the rest
Kaine statement on Afghanistan
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), released the following statement… Read the rest
Neurodegenerative Diseases
My last column addressed legislation I have supported to better overall health care. This week, I want to focus on neurodegenerative diseases. The most notable… Read the rest
Warner & Kaine Tout Senate Budget Resolution
Today U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of the Fiscal… Read the rest
A Health Care Agenda for the Future
For most Americans, health care ranks among the top public policy issues. Its cost, accessibility, and quality have a direct and tangible impact on a… Read the rest