WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after joining the President and First Lady in recognizing the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy and Juliana Urtubey. Ms. Rosproy is a preschool teacher in Kansas and Ms. Urtubey is a special education teacher for elementary school students in Nevada. "I am proud to cele more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) sent a letter to Facebook expressing concern that content on Instagram may promote eating disorders among young users, specifically teenagers and girls. In the letter, the senators highlighted Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony to the Senate Commerce Committee recently, noting Haugen's belief that "Facebook knows t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, released the following statement regarding the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission's decision to remove all 7000 series cars from service due to critical safety concerns. "When Congress enacted legislation to create the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, we did so to create a rigorous safety oversight body that could make the t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Co-Chair of the House Green Dogs, issued a statement on the Biden Administration's new plan to combat PFAS pollution. "PFAS contamination is an urgent public health threat, especially in Northern Virginia. "The EPA's PFAS Roadmap is an important step towards cleaning up these forever chemicals and holding polluters accountable. "Thank you, President Biden, for taking action to protect ou more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2021: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, held a field hearing in Chicago, Illinois to examine the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) declining delivery performance in the city and nationally under the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. "We expect and demand more from our Postal Service. To do that, however, we  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Oversight and Reform Committee Republican Leader James Comer (R-KY), Subcommittee on Government Operations Republican Leader Jody Hice (R-GA), Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Republican Leader Rick Allen (R-GA), and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Republican Leader  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement after the death of General Colin Powell, the 65th Secretary of State, who served under former President George W. Bush. "I am sad to learn of the passing of Colin Powell. Gen. Powell was a veteran, trailblazer, and a lifelong public servant. "He served as the 16th U.S. National Security Advisor, the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was the firs more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell. "Colin Powell was a patriot and dedicated his life to serving the United States both in uniform and as a civilian. "Over the course of his historic life and career, he exemplified the temperament and leadership that should be the model for all Americans. "He treated everyone with dignity and respect, and never put politics more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding transparency surrounding the agency's reinterpretation of Title IX, which puts students at greater risk of sexual assault. In the letter, the Members write: "We are deeply concerned with recent repor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following commentary to the Fox News on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congresswomen Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) today authored an op-ed in Fox News calling out Democrats' recent actions to diminish parental engagement, which have made it clear that today's Democrat Party is on the side of the school bureaucracy instead of the side of students and families. "The contrasting views of who should steer education have never been clearer," they wrote. "Republicans across the c more PR

HARPERS FERRY, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. "As West Virginians, it's important we share our state's beauty with the world," Senator Capito said. "Our tourism and development professionals do a wonderful job telling this story and it's important that we support them, which is why I  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement in response to Senator Bernie Sanders op-ed published in the West Virginia Gazette-Mail. "This isn't the first time an out-of-stater has tried to tell West Virginians what is best for them despite having no relationship to our state. "Millions of jobs are open, supply chains are strained and unavoidable inflation taxes are draining workers' hard-earned wages as the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured West Virginia priorities in nine appropriations bills and urged the Appropriations Committee leaders to find bipartisan compromise to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) federal budget. A full list of West Virginia priorities can be found here: https://www.manchin.senate.gov/download/fy22-wv-wins-chairmans-mark "I am pleased to see the draft Democratic appropriations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "Gayle and I are saddened by the death of General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and longtime public servant. General Powell led by example and was the inspiration for a generation of Americans. "He left behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of those who more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $432,769 from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to Legal Aid of West Virginia as part of the Pro Bono Innovation Fund. This funding will support and expand pro bono efforts and partnerships to serve low-income West Virginians with civil legal issues. "Programs like this prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $432,769 from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to Legal Aid of West Virginia as part of the Pro Bono Innovation Fund. This funding will support and expand pro bono efforts and partnerships to serve low-income West Virginians with civil legal issues. "Ensuring every West Virginian has access to legal aid more PR