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Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for clues
Read full article: Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for cluesVirginia’s three special elections this week garnered national attention as Democrats protected their slim statehouse majority by winning two left-leaning districts.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
Read full article: What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefitsThe House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the House
Read full article: Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the HouseRepublicans are responding to Democratic Virginia congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's announcement she'll run for governor in 2025.
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Read full article: Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seatFormer Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker.
Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes
Read full article: Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopesAn Associated Press review finds that state and local governments have spent nearly $1 billion worth of federal coronavirus aid on projects that have little to do with combating the pandemic.
Biden puts focus on drug prices in fight against inflation
Read full article: Biden puts focus on drug prices in fight against inflationPresident Joe Biden is trying to jump-start progress on his stalled domestic agenda by refocusing attention on one of his most popular proposals, limiting the cost of prescription drugs.
More Virginia sites set to welcome Afghan immigrant influx
Read full article: More Virginia sites set to welcome Afghan immigrant influxVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration has received notification that the Department of Defense has authorized the use of Marine Corps Base Quantico to house Afghan refugees, as well as a national guard installation in central Virginia.