In the News
Preserving Virginia's forests
Mar 16 2009
Senator Warner joined his colleagues in approving the Omnibus Lands bill this afternoon. The legislation promotes outdoor recreation, ecotourism, land conservation and wildlife preservation in Southwest Virginia.
Dental care for the uninsured
Mar 13 2009
While Senator Warner was at Northern Virginia Community College this morning, he stopped by the Northern Virginia Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy dental clinic.
Finding your career path online
Mar 13 2009
Senator Warner helped launch a new website today that will help Virginia's students choose a college or find vocational education.
Emphasizing efficiency with energy funds
Mar 12 2009
Senator Warner questioned Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday on the energy priorities outlined in the president's budget blueprint.
Budget talks at the White House
Mar 12 2009
Senator Warner joined his Democratic colleagues on the Budget Committee yesterday for a meeting with President Obama at the White House.
Commerce subcommittees announced
Mar 12 2009
The Commerce Committee announced Senator Warner's subcommittee placements yesterday:
Making Virginia energy efficient
Mar 12 2009
Virginia will receive $164 million to help make its homes and offices energy efficient, part of a nationwide investment of $8 billion allocated by the Department of Energy from the economic recovery package.
Addressing voter registration problems
Mar 12 2009
At yesterday's Rules Committee hearing on voter registration, Senator Warner voiced concerns about some of the problems experienced by Virginia's voters during the last election.
Joining the Bipartisan Alzheimer's Task Force
Mar 11 2009
Senator Warner is joining the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease. He joins Senator Susan Collins and Congressmen Ed Markey and Chris Smith.
Efficiency to the budget process
Mar 11 2009
Senator Warner asked OMB Director Peter Orszag how the administration is looking to use their Chief Information, Performance, and Technology Officers to ensure efficiency and accountability with the budget, and said that this is an issue he’d like to see the committee spend more time on.
