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White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, June 29, 2020, in Washington.
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AP News
June 29, 2020 - 7:37 pm

Republicans Demand Answers On 'Bounties'

GOP lawmakers urge action after Russia-Afghanistan briefing
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FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, rides an escalator before speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
AP News
March 09, 2020 - 10:26 am

'Several' Lawmakers Had Contact With Person Who Got Virus

By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL and ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol's attending physician said Monday that “several” members of Congress had contact with a person who attended a recent political conference and who subsequently developed COVID-19, the illness caused by the new...
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state employees and public school teachers could soon be getting raises and bonuses. ( Cn0ra/ iStock / Getty Images Plus)
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WRVA News
February 17, 2020 - 11:50 am

Lawmakers Support Raises for Teachers, State Employees

Lawmakers Support Raises for Teachers, State Employees
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, center back to camera, talks to the media after he outlined his legislative agenda at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
WRVA News
January 08, 2020 - 9:53 am

Top Issues in the 2020 Virginia Legislative Session

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are kicking off a 60-day legislative session with Democrats in full control for the first time in more than two decades. Here's a look at some top issues legislators will take up this year: GUNS Likely the most prominent debate this year will be on gun...
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Jeff Katz
June 10, 2019 - 3:20 pm

Nancy Pelosi Plans Pay Raise For Members Of Congress

A potential pay raise for members of Congress could be in the works and is stirring up controversy. Five House lawmakers have offered amendments that would bar funding for a cost of living increase for members of Congress. The three Republicans and two Democrats are opposing House lawmakers...
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