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Lawmakers answer questions from businesses | Chamber notes

“We are blessed in Virginia to have a delegation that works together for Virginia. Political differences are second to our focus of serving the people and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Congresswoman Elaine Luria said. On Nov. 23, the Hampton Roads Chamber hosted the Congressional Forum, a virtual event designed to allow Hampton Roads congressional representatives […]

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The U.S. Navy is planning to build significantly more warships over the next 30 years

The Pentagon’s latest 30-year shipbuilding plans calls for more ships, and a lot more smaller ones, as well as a major move into unmanned vessels. It also calls for a stepped-up pace for building the Virginia-class attack submarines built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat team effort. The plan, updated annually,

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Help could be coming for sea level rise and military child care, thanks in part to Hampton Roads

Rep. Elaine Luria’s concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water are reflected in the NDAA’s authorization of $1.4 billion to take steps to protect military communities from those chemicals. The Norfolk Democrat, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said she’s pleased the bill includes $494 million for the Little Creek-based

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Luria announces USDA to hire Rural Development Specialist for the Eastern Shore

Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced Saturday that after pushing for the position, the Department of Agriculture will hire a Rural Development Specialist for Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The decision comes after Luria pushed for the reestablishment of the position to assist residents of the region. “For too long, Eastern Shore residents were unable to receive professional help

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Congresswoman Luria announces four-month bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief package

Congresswoman Luria joined her colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus and a bipartisan group of Senators in announcing a four-month bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief plan. The framework that was announced on Wednesday, will prioritize support for families, students, small businesses, and health care providers, Luria said. “Eight months after the CARES Act became law,

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This bill would grant automatic care to veterans who believe burn pit exposures made them sick

The VA has to investigate every veteran’s claim that the myriad health issues they wish to get care for are connected to their service. But the problem is, many of those veterans’ deteriorating health can’t wait ― including millions exposed to toxic substances. To speed up access to care, both houses of Congress are considering

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House of Representatives passes historic marijuana reform bill

The House of Representatives voted 228-164 Friday to pass historic reform legislation that decriminalizes marijuana on the federal level. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 3884) will permit states to more effectively regulate marijuana. “I am pleased to join my colleagues in the House in voting to pass the MORE Act to

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$12 million bond will help Hampton fight flooding

A multi-million dollar bond will help the City of Hampton fight flooding through green projects. On Thursday, the city along with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Quantified Ventures announced the closing of a $12 million bond. The partnership started back in December 2018 to use environmental impact bonds (EIB) to finance green infrastructure, which is

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Congresswoman Elaine Luria tours Premium-PPE in Virginia Beach

With the potential for another uptick in coronavirus cases in the United States, the need for personal protective equipment continues to rise. Premium-PPE in Virginia Beach is investing $5.3 million to expand and meet increased demand. That also means new jobs in the resort city. On Tuesday, Congresswoman Elaine Luria toured the facility alongside 10

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Luria demands IRS Commissioner response regarding delayed refunds for Gold Star families

Congresswoman Elaine Luria recently sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Charles P Rettig to relay concerns that Gold Star families are still waiting to receive refunds from their amended 2018 tax returns. Relatives of fallen service members receive two forms of compensation to help them cope in the aftermath of their loss. In order to

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