In the News
Traffic relief around Ft. Belvoir
Dec 14 2009
Working with his colleagues from Virginia and Marlyand, including Senator Jim Webb and Congressman Jim Moran, Senator Warner successfully added $300 million to the FY2011 military construction appropriations bill to specifically address ways to mitigate current and future traffic congestion at Fort Belvoir and Maryland's Bethesda Naval Hospital.
Taking a hard look at federal spending
Dec 13 2009
Senator Warner appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday and reiterated his support of legislation that would create a bipartisan fiscal task force to address the nation’s long-term budget crisis and rein in federal spending.
Transcript: CNN "State of the Union"
Dec 13 2009
Senator Warner appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on December 13, and discussed his support for bipartisan legislation that would create a bipartisan fiscal task force to address the nation’s long-term budget crisis and rein in federal spending.
Health-care help from the rookies
Dec 11 2009
Washington Post columnist David Broder praises the Freshman Senators' efforts to amend the health care bill to include more cost containment measures.
Praise for amendments
Dec 09 2009
This morning, the Washington Post wrote an editorial praising the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
The Washington Post Editorial Board praises the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
Freshmen propose health care amendments
Dec 08 2009
Senator Warner and 10 of his freshman Senate colleagues today announced a package of amendments to the health care reform bill. The freshman amendments would expand and accelerate efforts to encourage innovation and accountability across the health care system – and drive down costs.
The Virginian-Pilot previews package of amendments introduced by Senator Warner and other Freshman Democrats that will lay the groundwork for a shift from pay-for-service medical care to a system where payments are based on the quality and outcome of treatment.
The Richmond Times Dispatch offers a preview of revisions to the health-care overhaul that could save patients and taxpayers money, introduced by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Democrats.
Warner to offer health care amendments
Dec 08 2009
Senator Warner and 10 of his Freshman Senate colleagues will introduce a package of amendments today aimed at broadening and accelerating efforts to encourage innovation and affordability for consumers across the U.S. health care system.
