Press Releases

Virginia & Maryland Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Chesapeake Bay Clean-up

~ Strengthens NOAA’s data collection, resource management & public outreach ~

Jun 10 2009

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (VA), along with Senators Jim Webb (VA), Barbara A. Mikulski (MD) and Benjamin L. Cardin (MD) today introduced the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009, which would strengthen and enhance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) role in the multi-state Chesapeake Bay clean-up effort.

Warner, Webb Introduce Bill to Protect Bedford's National D-Day Memorial

~Legislation is First Step Toward Becoming A National Park~

Jun 08 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Jim Webb today introduced legislation that would authorize the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to study whether the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, can be added to the U.S. National Park System. The non-profit National D-Day Memorial Foundation recently announced that it does not have enough money to sustain operations through the end of the year.

Webb, Warner Recommend Justice Barbara Keenan for Fed. Appeals Court Vacancy

~ If confirmed, first woman from Va. to sit on 4th U.S. Circuit Court bench ~

Jun 02 2009

Washington, DC -- U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today recommended that President Obama nominate Virginia Supreme Court Justice Barbara M. Keenan to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. If nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Keenan would be the first female judge from Virginia to serve on the federal appeals court.

Warner visits Virginia Troops in Iraq on Memorial Day Weekend

~ Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister, U.S Ambassador, top generals ~

May 25 2009

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner traveled to Baghdad on Memorial Day weekend to visit with military men and women from Virginia and to receive briefings from the Iraqi Prime Minister, the U.S Ambassador, and top U.S. military commanders in Iraq. Senator Warner is part of a Congressional delegation that includes Sens. Patrick Leahy (Vermont) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island).

Statement on FTC's Action on Robocall Scams

May 14 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner issued the following statement after today’s announcement that the Federal Trade Commission has filed charges against several companies charged with making hundreds of millions of deceptive calls to consumers. At a Capitol Hill news conference on Tuesday, Senator Warner and Sen. Charles Schumer (NY) announced that this FTC enforcement action was imminent:

Warner & Schumer Announce FTC Crackdown on Bogus "Car Warranty" Phone Scams

~ 300,000 Complaints Nationwide Over Automated Calls Warning “Your Car Warranty Has Expired” ~

May 12 2009

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner of Virginia and Charles E. Schumer of New York announced today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has investigations underway into automated telephone “robocalls” that pitch bogus car warranties. Schumer and Warner said they themselves have both received these calls in recent weeks.

Webb & Warner Announce $772,135 Security Grant for Roanoke Airport

May 08 2009

Washington, DC -- Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) today announced a $772,135 security technology award for the Roanoke Regional Airport to acquire explosive detection systems that will streamline baggage screening and enhance security capabilities. The funds were included in the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act as part of the $1 billion for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to strengthen border and transportation security.

Webb & Warner announced $77.3M for Dulles Rail

May 07 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will release $77.3 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate work on Northern Virginia’s Dulles Corridor Metrorail extension. The Federal Transit Administration has already entered into a multi-year funding grant agreement for the Dulles Rail project, and the grant announced today does not increase that federal commitment but will expedite the release of the federal funding.

Warner, Martinez and Brown Introduce TARP Transparency Act

Requires regulators to collect, disclose more data from TARP recipients

Apr 28 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced legislation today to increase transparency in the use of the $700 billion appropriated through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to banks and other financial companies.

Joint Statement on Appointment of Nation's First Chief Technology Officer

Governor Kaine and Senator Warner praise President's Obama's choice of Aneesh Chopra

Apr 19 2009

RICHMOND & WASHINGTON – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine and U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner today released a joint statement praising President Obama's appointment of Virginia Technology Secretary Aneesh Chopra to serve as the nation's first Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made during the President's weekly Internet and radio address.

Warner & Webb Announce $5.2 Million to Strengthen Virginia's Local Health Programs

~ Investments Part of Economic Stimulus Package ~

Mar 31 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released more than -- $5.2 million to strengthen services offered at twenty-four community health centers in Virginia as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Budget Committee Adopts Two Warner Amendments

~ Bipartisan proposals promote accountability in health care, transportation ~

Mar 26 2009

WASHINGTON – U.S Senator Mark R. Warner today successfully amended the Budget Resolution to include language requiring additional performance measurements and promoting greater transparency in health care reform and transportation spending.

Warner Joins Colleagues in Demanding Repayment of AIG Bonuses

~ Criticizes bonuses as "unconscionable" and "morally unacceptable" ~

Mar 17 2009

U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner today joined his colleagues in demanding that AIG Chairman and CEO Edward Liddy renegotiate contracts that include $165 million in taxpayer-financed bonuses to employees who were in part responsible for the insurance giant’s near collapse.

Speech: Health Care Reform

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 | Federation of American Hospitals Conference, Washington, D.C.

Mar 04 2009

"I have learned one major lesson: that our hospitals are a critical component of our health care delivery system. I can think of no better audience to discuss the need for comprehensive health care reform than this one."
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