In the News
On the Road: Hampton Roads Day Two
Oct 25 2011
For our second campus town hall in as many days, we visited Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Senator Warner emphasized the need for a national competitiveness strategy, and students asked smart questions about the European debt crisis, trade, foreign aid, and how to stay optimistic in tough economic and political times.
Wearing Green for Fort Monroe
Oct 20 2011
Senator Warner and history buffs around the state advocated for the designation of Hampton’s Fort Monroe as a national park yesterday. Senator Warner testified before a congressional subcommittee about the Fort and the need to involve the National Park Service to preserve its incredibly rich history.
On eve of Fort Monroe transfer, Senator Warner calls for national monument designation
Floor speech makes compelling case for preserving Fort Monroe’s rich history
Sep 14 2011
In a speech on the Senate floor the day before the U.S. Army transfers ownership of Virginia’s Fort Monroe to a regional authority, Senator Warner urged President Obama to use the Antiquities Act to designate Fort Monroe as a national monument, which would make it an official part of the National Park Service (NPS).
Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner today announced the inclusion of $27.4 million for the expansion of Craney Island in the Fiscal Year 2012 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. As in previous years, the Senators had asked the Administration and the Appropriations Committee to include funding for Craney Island for the coming fiscal year.
On the Road: the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads
Aug 17 2011
Last night, Senator Warner and staff began a short trip to the Eastern Shore, Hampton Roads and the Peninsula with a town hall at the beautiful Cape Charles Coffee House.
Offshore Energy Bill Strikes a Chord
Jul 12 2011
Legislation by Virginia Senators Warner and Webb to allow oil and natural gas exploration and production off of the Virginia coast is gaining public support. The Warner-Webb legislation improves on a House-backed bill by providing royalties to Virginia if any energy resources are produced off our coastline.
U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia drew applause and laughter with advice he gave to the Class of 2011 during the Law School's May 15 graduation ceremony: "Never be afraid to fail. Always remember in our political discourse and debate to be civil and respectful of those you disagree with. And, never forget to call your mom."
On the Road: Visting the Tides
Apr 20 2011
Last night, Senator Warner had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Norfolk Tides minor league baseball game. Afterwards, the Senator dropped in the broadcast booth, where he caught up with ESPN's Bob Socci, who was calling the game.
Senator Warner returned to the Virginia Modeling & Simulation Center campus in Suffolk today to discuss opportunities to build-out the region's mod/sim capabilities.
On the Road: Preserving Fort Monroe
Apr 19 2011
Senator Warner, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Hampton Mayor Molly Ward toured Fort Monroe with several local historians and discussed ways to preserve its rich history when the U.S. Army leaves as part of the base realignment process.
