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Mark Center BRAC traffic: Enough is enough
Dec 01 2011
The Department of Defense Inspector General released a report today arguing that the proposed move of almost 6,500 workers to the Mark Center would result in “extreme traffic congestion with possible gridlock conditions” in the West End of Alexandria. “The Army needs to take a time out on putting more people in the building until we have transportation improvements in place,” Senator Warner said.
Senator Warner, NoVA delegation announce $180M for Route 1 fix
$30 million increase from original projected appropriation for road widening
Nov 01 2011
Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner and Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly today announced the approval of $180 million for the widening of Route 1 through Ft. Belvoir to accommodate the influx of new military and civilian personnel and hospital traffic related to BRAC.
Celebrating Opower's expansion
Oct 21 2011
Senator Warner and Northern Virginia Congressman Jim Moran celebrated the expansion of the Virginia-based energy efficiency company Opower. Opower – the brainchild of two college buddies -- works with energy companies and social networks to help customers increase energy productivity and reduce energy bills.
Virginia home for Northrop Grumman
Sep 26 2011
Senator Warner helped cut the ribbon on defense contractor Northrop Grumman’s new Fairfax headquarters. After a countrywide search, Northrop Grumman, a Fortune 100 company, relocated its corporate headquarters to Virginia from California, bringing with it 500 jobs for the Commonwealth.
Pomp and Circumstance
Jun 22 2011
On Monday, Senator Warner spoke to graduating seniors at JEB Stuart High School in Fairfax County – one of Northern Virginia’s largest and perhaps most diverse public schools. Stuart students hail from 75 countries and speak 47 languages. Senator Warner’s advice? Don’t be afraid to fail, be civil to each other, and take time to say “thanks” to family, friends and teachers who help you along your way.
Mark Warner - Choir Master?
Jun 22 2011
Senator Warner will guest conduct the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir tonight during their concert at Wolf Trap in Vienna tonight at 8pm.The Senator got some helpful tips from the choir conductor this morning and reminisced about his own history with music.
Ending VIP reservations at Arlington
Jun 08 2011
Senator Warner appeared before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee today to press the committee to vote to end the practice of reserving gravesites for VIPs at Arlington National Cemetery. Reserving gravesites has been against Army regulations since 1962, but has continued for many years under at least two different Superintendents. The bill passed the House three weeks ago.
Pressing Arlington for answers
May 31 2011
Senator Warner has written the Secretary of the Army asking for an update on the status of improvements at Arlington National Cemetery. It was one year ago that an Inspector General’s report documented widespread mismanagement and shameful practices at the nation’s most pre-eminent military cemetery.
Washington Examiner: Warner takes lead role in forging 'Gang of Six' deficit compromise
By David Sherfinski
May 10 2011
Virginia Democrat Mark Warner described a deficit-reduction plan he and other U.S. senators are promoting to a group of business leaders in Northern Virginia on Monday, saying that a solution to the country's ballooning national deficit can't wait much longer.
On the Road: Annandale & Herndon
May 09 2011
Early this morning, Senator Warner set off for Annandale, where he met with the Korea Times and members of the Korean American Association of Washington Metropolitan Area and Korean-American Association of Virginia before setting off down the street to Shilla Bakery to meet with Korean-American business leaders.
