In the News
Greening federal buildings in Virginia
Apr 01 2009
The GSA released more than $66.3 million today to renovate and modernize five of Virginia's federal building as part of the economic recovery package.
The Veterans Corps concept is a worthy addition to efforts to expand national service at a time when it's sorely needed.
More funding for health centers
Mar 31 2009
Money from the recovery package will go toward strengthening services of 24 community health centers in Virginia.
Fixing Franklin Airport's Runway
Mar 31 2009
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced last week that 3,400 airports in the national airport system will receive funds from the economic recovery package.
Moving Day
Mar 27 2009
After three months in temporary basement offices, we moved to our new permanent office space on the fourth floor of the Russell Senate Office Building.
A new Veterans' Corps
Mar 26 2009
Senator Warner successfully worked to include a Veterans' Corps component to the Serve America Act that will expand service opportunities and fellowships for our nation's military veterans.
Amending the Budget
Mar 26 2009
Senator Warner included amendments to the budget that will bring additional performance measurements and greater transparency to health care reform and transportation spending.
Improving Virginia's public housing
Mar 26 2009
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released nearly $51 million from the economic recovery package for improvements to public housing units that will directly benefit Virginia.
Transparency, accountability, responsibility
Mar 24 2009
In his first speech on the Senate floor, Senator Warner discussed the need for greater transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility throughout the federal budget process.
Improving Virginia's military installations
Mar 24 2009
The Pentagon will release almost $330 million in funding for a series of robust infrastructure investments in Virginia's military installations from the economic recovery package.
