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Skyping with Charlottesville High School
Dec 12 2013
Senator Warner spent some time today skyping with Charlottesville High School students about immigration reform. CHS’s Global Citizenship Class has been studying immigration reform using a lesson plan called “Speak Up for Immigration,” which was developed by Senator Warner and the University of Virginia’s education school.
Today, Senator Mark Warner spoke with House and Senate staffers who are members of the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association (CHSA).
My hope is this compromise allows us to step away from the irrational harm of sequestration, which hits Virginia harder than any other state. This is a productive step forward that avoids another shutdown and allows the government to operate with more predictability over the short term.
Hour of Code
Dec 09 2013
Today is the first day of 2013’s Computer Science Education week, which is dedicated to helping kids learn about computer coding and science. Computer science is a top-paying college degree and computer programming jobs are growing at twice the national average, but 9 out of 10 schools don’t offer computer programming classes.
Before Things Get Too Crazy
Dec 06 2013
Before the December holiday season gets into full swing, and as Congress returns for its last work period of the year, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on our recent efforts to strengthen Virginia’s economic recovery and improve Washington’s fiscal accountability to taxpayers.
Senator Warner sent a letter raising concerns about the latest delay in the Metro’s Silver Line project. The Silver Line will eventually connect Loudoun, Fairfax, and Arlington counties with Dulles Airport and downtown DC via rapid-transit public transportation.
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.
Sen. Warner Discusses College Affordability with Richmond Students, Parents and Guidance Counselors
Bipartisan Student Right to Know Before You Go Act provides more tools to help make more informed choices
Nov 25 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led a spirited discussion about college affordability issues in Richmond today with students, parents and guidance counselors.
Visiting Cville & Opening of Elderly Center
Nov 25 2013
Senator Warner spent the morning in Charlottesville, beginning the day with Rick & Jane on WINA 1070 Radio and talking about advanced care planning for the elderly, the rocky rollout of the Affordable Care Act and his efforts on the House/Senate budget conference committee.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Senate Rule Change
Nov 21 2013
The Senate confirmation process has been broken for some time.
