Opinion
Fair Care Act would protect those with preexisting conditions
Recently, I co-sponsored I cosponsored H.R. 8527, the Fair Care Act of 2020, which will lower the cost…
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Success at SVCC is transferable
Every October, the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students celebrates National Transfer Student Week. This year…
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COLUMN — Democrats reject moderate police reforms
The 2020 Special Session to date has largely focused on police and criminal justice reform even though the…
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COLUMN — Prayers to all those affected by COVID-19
Our prayers go out to our president, governor, their wives, and to all who have been infected with…
Opinion
House votes to condemn QAnon
I was glad to be back in Washington this week voting on the issues that matter most to…
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COLUMN — House begins budget work
Last Friday, Sept. 25, the budget bill was passed out of the House Appropriations Committee. Democrats have spent $251…
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Amendment would keep court at nine
Thursday, Sept. 24, I introduced a Constitutional Amendment with Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MD). The Keep Nine Amendment would…
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Legislature protects renters, hurts landlords
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of…
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Vote ‘yes’ on the redistricting amendment
The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, as the House did not meet at all…
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Law enforcement changes happening quickly
All over America, there are efforts to change law enforcement. In some cities, there has been an open…
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COLUMN — Support redistricting amendment
Last week, I wrote about the several laws that were changed during the 2020 regular and the on-going…
Opinion
COLUMN — Special session focuses on police reform bills
Early in-person voting begins this Friday, Sept. 18. The 59th District is composed of five counties and all…
Education
Impact study highlights SVCC’s contributions
A recent economic impact study undertaken by Dr. Vincent Magnini, a researcher at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of…
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COLUMN — Congress goes purple for addiction awareness
September is National Recovery Month, when we bring awareness to the addiction epidemic and elevate the voices of…
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COLUMN — Loss of Family Medicine would have far-reaching effects
Our little rural community was rocked late last week when we learned of Sentra’s plans to close Buckingham…
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COLUMN — Democrats ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants
The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, only meeting on Thursday and Friday last week,…
Opinion
Is your vote safer today than it was last year?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of…
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COLUMN — Is your vote safer today than it was last election?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of…
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COLUMN — Bipartisan resolution condemns QAnon
Although Congress is not in session this week, I have been working hard to craft legislation for the…
Opinion
Redistricting amendment is fair
For three quarters of the last century, Virginia was effectively a one-party state. That political party could enact…
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Democrats’ agenda weakens law enforcement efforts
The House of Delegates adjourned last Friday and is subject to the call of the speaker with 48…
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COLUMN — OnStar to connect vets in crisis
These unprecedented times have left many Americans feeling vulnerable and insecure. In Congress, I have continued to work…
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COLUMN — Hard work, determination can take us far
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair…
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SVCC to reopen with options
Southside Virginia Community College will reopen its doors Monday, Aug. 24, with a full schedule of offerings and…
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COLUMN — Getting tough on China
Even as Congress adapts to new realities during the COVID-19 pandemic, I continue to work with the House…
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COLUMN — New rules would allow lockboxes for absentee ballots
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we…
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Column – Entire state parole board should resign
Last week I told you how the parole board was under investigation by the Office of the State…