WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following remarks on Oct. 28, 2021, at a House Rules Committee meeting on the Build Back Better Act: * * * "Thank you, Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole. I'm pleased to speak in support of the Education and Labor Committee's section of the Build Back Better Act. "Over the past few months, Congressional Democrats and the White House have held a difficult and highly public discussion of how to fulfill President Bid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported its initial estimate of third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.0% on an annualized basis.? Visit the JEC's Macroeconomic Dashboard to view the latest economic data. "Today's announcement of continued gro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: A new poll from YouGov finds that Democrats should scrap the reconciliation package because the investments may lead to higher middle-class taxes, interest rates and inflation. Key Takeaways: * 53 percent of West Virginia think Democrats should scrap the reconciliation package because the investments may lead to higher middle-class taxes, interest rates and inflation. * Just 32 percen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Democrats are shamelessly using the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as a vehicle for their radical loan forgiveness agenda. Saddling American workers with billions of dollars in student loan debt for degrees they themselves don't benefit from is unfair and unjust. As Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee pointed out in yesterday's Higher Education and Wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release: Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to help ensure safe and healthful conditions for Americans in the workplace. But by ordering OSHA to enact a federal vaccine mandate, the Biden administration is bypassing congressional intent to impose a public health edict under the guise of workplace safety. This is simply an authoritarian power grab to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the death of former Governor Linwood Holton. "The election of Linwood Holton, a native of Big Stone Gap, as the first Republican Governor of Virginia since Reconstruction was a defining moment for our Commonwealth. "Fortunately, Governor Holton's long life was defined by his decency and character. His legacy of moving Virginia to end segregation and making it a two-party state ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $209,590 to the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority for the development of the Three River Destination Center in St. Paul. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement. "Tourism and outdoor recreation are important economic drivers in the coalfields of Virginia. "Today's award of $209,590 by ARC for the Three River Destination Center will support continued progress in mak more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor Linwood Holton. "Linwood Holton was our governor, a trailblazer, and the essence of what a leader should be. He stood up for what was right - he didn't wait for others; he didn't ask his party; he did what he knew was morally and ethically correct. He set an example for all Virginians. Although Governor Holton led our  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today released the following statement regarding the announcement of Marshall University's new president, former Intuit CEO Brad Smith. "I am so happy to welcome Marshall's new president, Brad Smith. "As a longtime job-creator, philanthropist, Marshall alum, and lifelong West Virginian, Brad is the perfect choice to continue and expand Marshall's work as a world-class university. "I look forw more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton. "I join the rest of the Commonwealth of Virginia in mourning the loss of Governor Linwood Holton. "He was a man of faith and principle and he made great strides towards progress and equality in Virginia while he served as Governor. "He was a role model for all Virginians and I send my deep condolences to his daughter Anne a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger hosted an open, public telephone town hall focused on a wide range of issues facing Central Virginia's families, seniors, and economy. During the interactive event, Spanberger took questions directly from Central Virginia residents and gathered their feedback about Virginia's recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The Congresswoman answered questions on a wide range of topics -- including borde more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: Just three weeks after exceeding $8 million, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced that her office has exceeded $9 million in casework funds returned to constituents in Virginia's Seventh District. Casework dollars are secured and returned by fighting for backlogged benefits and advocating for fair treatment on behalf of constituents having issues with a federal agency, program, or benefit. Recently, Spanberger's of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) applauded the inclusion of their millionaires surtax within the Build Back Better Framework. Senator Van Hollen and Representative Beyer initially introduced this concept in their Millionaires Surtax Act in November 2019 and reintroduced this legislation in June of this year. This provision had already received broad support, having been included in the House Ways & Me more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement applauding the framework announced today on the Build Back Better bill to lower costs and cut taxes for American families: "This is the most pro-family package in generations. The combination of the Child Tax Credit, universal pre-K, and support for child care will help kids get a stronger st more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,521,554 from the American Rescue Plan for 9 airports in West Virginia. This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide economic relief and increase safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. "West Virginia depends on our regional airports to serve as manufacturing and economic hubs and to bring new tourists to t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announcement that Brad Smith will serve as the new President of Marshall University. "Brad Smith is a proud West Virginian and accomplished businessman. He is the perfect person to lead Marshall University in this next chapter and to be a force in helping our entire state succeed and grow. As CEO, Brad led Intuit for 11 successful years and continues to serve as the Executiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand the Department of Labor (DOL) Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to all 50 states and U.S. territories. The HVRP program offers job training services to Veterans experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Currently, no organization in West Virginia is receiving HVRP funding and in the pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * "After months of work, I'm encouraged that the White House has reached an agreement on a transformative budget reconciliation package to reduce child and home health care costs, invest in clean energy, combat the effects of climate change, and make life a little easier and more affordable for hardworking Americans and Virginia families. While this framework leaves room for future action on critical needs like paid family leave, I'm pleased that it does  more PR