WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSida) -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Celebrates FCC Decision to Not Approve Verizon's Changes to Copper-Based Landline Service * FINCASTLE, VA - On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it did not grant Verizon's initial application to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia. Congressman Cline previously sent a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanding answers about the changes and urging the Chairman to re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Earns A+ for Representing VA-01, A for Bipartisan Leadership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted two recent recognitions of his work in Congress: an "A+" District-Based Grade and District Excellence Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis and an "A" Bridge Grade recognizing his bipartisan and collaborative work. Together, the recognitions reflect Wittman's approach to representing V more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $191,331 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for psoriasis. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of Americans. "This gran more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Subramanyam Applaud Bill Designating George C. Marshall House as National Park Service Affiliated Area Becoming Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam's (D-VA-10) bill designating the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as a National Park Service (NPS) affiliated area was signed into law. "George C. Marshall was educated at Virginia Military Institute more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Demand DHS Halt Efforts to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined 33 of his Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department's efforts to extend federal control over and undermine public trust in the 2026 midterm elections. The senators wrote to request information substantiating Mullin's public claim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chains * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in introducing the Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on China by improving diplomatic training and coordination across the federal g more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Launches 2026 Veteran of the Year Program * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her 2026 Veteran of the Year Program to recognize, honor and appreciate veterans living in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District for their service. "Veterans gave their time and put their bodies on the line to protect our nation, and they continue to serve after their military careers. Their co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.25.26 Ranking Member Scott Statement on HBCU, TCU, and MSI Funding WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the Department of Education's funding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) at the expense of Minority Ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam and Kaine Applaud Bill Designating George C. Marshall House As National Park Service Affiliated Area Becoming Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's (D-VA) bill designating the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as a National Park Service (NPS) affiliated area was signed into law. "Dodona Manor has been a pillar of the Northern Virg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Virginia, West Virginia Delegations in Introducing Bill to Protect Historic Battlefields in Shenandoah * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined every member of the bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegations from Virginia and West Virginia in supporting the Shenandoah Valley Access, Legacy, and Outdoor Recreation (VALOR) Act. This legislation expands the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Mfume Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Kweisi Mfume (M.D.-07) sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging his government to take immediate steps to contain settler violence in the West Bank. "We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, inclu more PR