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Senator Mark Warner organized a roundtable in Hampton Roads this past Friday where he discussed the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and the possible economic benefits for manufacturing in the Hampton Roads.Senator Warner also held a town hall meeting with Williamsburg community leaders.
In support of Southside Virginia’s textile industry and its workers, Senator Mark Warner organized a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama urging additional flexibility in country-of-origin rules during this weekend’s upcoming international trade talks in Singapore.
In a Senate Banking Committee Hearing today, Sen. Warner pressed SEC Chair Mary Jo White to introduce regulations for crowdfunding, a tool that allows entrepreneurs and small businesses to raise capital over the internet.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the President’s spectrum announcements:
Sen. Warner: A collaborative approach to Chesapeake Bay restoration
By Sen. Warner and Rep. Wittman
May 29 2013
Progress is fragile and fleeting, and without proper attention it can quickly be lost.
Today, pollution threatens all of the recent progress we’ve made at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. At risk is not only the ecosystem’s survival, but also a way of life for so many.
Today, pollution threatens all of the recent progress we’ve made at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. At risk is not only the ecosystem’s survival, but also a way of life for so many.
Senator Warner joined Virginia Public Radio’s ‘Virginia Conversations’ for over an hour today, taking questions from host May-Lily Lee as well as listeners from across the Commonwealth in a remarkably open and wide-ranging interview. He addressed a broad spectrum of issues important to Virginians, including his bipartisan approach in Washington, the lingering effects of the financial crisis, and 21st century strategies for economic development.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Successfully Boost Virginia Projects in Water Resources Development Act
Senate passes WRDA legislation today on 83-14 vote
May 15 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) successfully amended The Water Resources Development Act, which passed the Senate today by a vote of 83-14, to resolve issues specific to three important Virginia water projects.
On the Road: Richmond & Norfolk
May 07 2013
Senator Warner has been traveling the Commonwealth the last few months on weekends and no-vote days. He spent last Friday in Richmond and Saturday in Norfolk.
Speaking at Crowdcheck
Apr 11 2013
On Monday, Senator Warner spoke at Crowdcheck’s second annual crowdfunding conference. The Senator spoke about the potential of securities crowdfunding, which would allow startup companies to make equity offerings to investors through websites and raise up to $1 million per year from investors online.
Crowdfunding a Startup: Danville & Blacksburg
Nov 30 2012
On Thursday, Senator Warner held the fifth and sixth in his series of ‘crowdfunding’ seminars for Virginia entrepreneurs and start up businesses. Today’s events, held in Danville and Blacksburg included panel discussions with a range of business leaders, including a representative from Kiva, the revolutionary online microfinancing platform, and the CEO of Blacksburg’s own Interactive Design & Development.
