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On the Road: the Peninsula & Hampton Roads
Oct 28 2011
Earlier this week, we traveled to the Peninsula and Hampton Roads to talk about creating jobs and strengthening our economy. We held great campus town halls to speak with students at Old Dominion University and Hampton University.
Bipartisan VA delegation support FEMA appeal
Oct 28 2011
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has appealed the the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of disaster assistance for individuals in Louisa County affected by the historic 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Aug. 23. Senator Warner helped coordinate a bipartisan letter sent to FEMA from Virginia’s full congressional delegation in support of the appeal.
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.
On the Road: Hampton Roads
Oct 24 2011
We began the first day of a two-day trip to Hampton Roads and the Peninsula with a visit to Hampton University. Senator Warner spoke to about 150 students about science, technology and engineering education, jobs and the economy. HU students asked the Senator questions on topics like how to jumpstart innovation, how to preserve funding for historically black colleges and universities, and jobs in the energy sector.
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.
Wallops as a NASA test range
Oct 20 2011
Members of the Hampton Roads congressional delegation are urging NASA to consider NASA-Wallops for Unmanned Aircraft Systems testing. In a bipartisan letter, Senators Warner and Webb and Congressmen Randy Forbes (R-VA-4) and Scott Rigell (R-VA-2) encouraged NASA to use the Eastern Shore’s NASA facility for a UAS test range.
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.
What's the Big Idea?
Oct 18 2011
Senator Warner appeared on CNN’s OutFront with Erin Burnett last night to discuss his ideas for strengthening the U.S. economy and spurring more job growth. The Senator cited the jobs and investment that could be created through expanded investments in infrastructure – both physical (roads, rail, bridges) and virtual (broadband, wireless spectrum).
Senator Warner appeared on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s POTUS channel this morning and said a growing number of his Senate colleagues from both parties want the debt supercommittee to be bold and “go big.”
Yes to Free Trade Deals
Oct 13 2011
Senator Warner joined bipartisan majorities in the Senate and the U.S. House in passing free-trade bills with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. The President sent the proposed trade deals to Congress last week.
