Tag: congress

CNS: Lawmakers Press to Eliminate Job Discrimination Against Former Felons
Former felons could have more success securing employment under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday that would bar federal employers from asking requests for applicants’ criminal histories before conditional job offers.

How the Fed Government Shutdown Has Affected 3 Prince William Families
While the media is primary talking about the closing of agencies, national parks and political standoffs, local people are trying to grapple with how to budget for their families when they have no idea when they will be paid.

Rep. Rob Wittman Stands Behind Vote Not to Reopen Fed. Government
There was some confusion as to whether Republican Congressman Rob Wittman (Va-1st District) voted against the funding bill that would reopen the partially closed government

Rep. Wittman Announces Support for School Choice
Virginia’s 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman announced last week that he supports school choice.

Views & Brews Dems 1st Congressional Debate Distinguishes Candidates
Indivisible NoVa West and The Prince William League of Woman Voters organized a 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidates Debate that was held on Friday, April 6, to a packed house at Old Bust Head Brewery in Warrenton.

Ryan Sawyers Announces Suspension of Congressional Campaign
Ryan Sawyers announced Monday that he would be dropping out of the congressional race for Virginia’s First District, which includes parts of Prince William and Stafford County.

Former Candidate for Governor Tom Perriello Endorses Ryan Sawyers For Congress
Perriello: ‘Ryan Sawyers has been a great public servant and will be a powerful progressive voice in Congress.’