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Kaine downplays chances of abolishing Electoral College
Sen. Tim Kaine said abolishing the Electoral College would require a change to the U.S. Constitution — with the “really onerous requirement” of being ratified by an overwhelming majority of states.
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Commuter tax fears fade? Virginia senators push for DC statehood
Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Friday that they are throwing their support toward making the District of Columbia the 51st state, overcoming years of concerns about the possibility of a commuter tax that critics worry would penalize those who live in the suburbs but work in D.C.
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After calls for Northam resignation, Va. Dems hold off on Herring, Fairfax
Several members of Virginia’s congressional delegation agree that Gov. Ralph Northam should resign, but a statement they issued Thursday did not mention whether Attorney General Mark Herring or Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax should step down, as well.
3 months ago -
Federal report probes and critiques Metro investments, track maintenance
Although Metro has made “significant progress” in reducing track defects and electrical fires, it has failed to fully consider other problems such as nonelectrical fires, “which represent about 30 percent of all fires on the system,” the report found.
3 months ago -
Va. Sen. Warner: Flying public ‘less safe’ because of partial shutdown
Air safety is being affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to Virginia’s senators.
3 months ago -
Shutdown: Congress shouldn’t get paid during standoff, Va. rep says
“This is completely avoidable,” Rep. Rob Wittman told WTOP. “I believe Congress needs to pass ‘No Budget, No Pay.’ Get a budget done on time, when we should’ve done it, and if not, members of Congress shouldn’t get paid.”
3 months ago -
What local politicians are saying about the government shutdown
The partial federal shutdown has ripple effects nationally as the Senate adjourned on Saturday with no resolution and no full session until Thursday. Here’s what local politicians are saying about the shutdown and what it means for those of us in the D.C. area.
4 months ago -
No deal: Claude Moore Colonial Farm closes after 37 years
After months of stalemate, the group operating the Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, Virginia, was unable to reach an agreement with the National Park Service.
4 months ago -
Houses passes Alzheimer’s Bill backed by Maine senator
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill co-authored by Maine’s Republican senator that promises to improve Alzheimer’s disease prevention, treatment and care.
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VoteCast: Voters in Maryland, Virginia say nation headed wrong way
As voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s elections, the Associated Press found that 37 percent of Virginia voters and 30 percent of Maryland voters said the country is on the right track, compared with 62 percent and 70 percent, respectively, who said the country is headed in the wrong direction.
6 months ago -
Kaine tops Stewart to retain Va. seat in US Senate
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia retained his seat, winning reelection over Prince William County Board Chairman Corey Stewart on Tuesday.
6 months ago -
Stewart’s Trump-like tactics struggle to connect in bid for U.S. Senate seat
Stewart was in good spirits after a Virginia Deer Hunters Association banquet outside Richmond recently. He was peppered with encouragement while he walked table-to-table, shaking hands and posing for photos.
6 months ago -
Va., Md. senators press FBI on reversing plans to move headquarters
They joined other senators in asking Director Christopher Wray about any involvement the president had in developing a new plan to keep the headquarters where it is on Pennsylvania Avenue — not far from Trump International Hotel.
6 months ago -
Kaine faces Stewart, Waters in challenge for Virginia Senate seat
Find out where Democratic incumbent Tim Kaine, Republican challenger Corey Stewart and Libertarian candidate Matt Waters stand on the issues in Virginia’s Senate race.
6 months ago -
Voter registration deadlines in Va., Md., DC loom
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Virginia. The last day to register before voting begins in Maryland and D.C. is also coming up later this week.
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