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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.

Sen. Warner wants answers from private military housing companies on documented health hazards

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) wrote May 13 to four private military housing companies to request strategies from each company on how it plans to tackle the deplorable health hazards documented by military families in Virginia and throughout the nation.

With closing of six local Metro stops soon: OmniRide has a plan to get you to work & back home

OmniRide will offer FREE shuttle service connecting residents with two nearby Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Stations during Metro's summer shutdown. The shuttles will begin operating on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and will continue until Metro reopens the six Blue and Yellow line stations that are scheduled to undergo major repairs.

Rep. Wexton to be at Sterling office May 11 to meet with constituents

This Saturday, May 11, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) will host an open house for constituents from 9 a.m. to noon, at her Sterling district office so constituents can meet with staff and discuss navigating federal agencies, opening casework, etc.

May 14 ceremony at County Complex in Woodbridge to honor veterans

Members of the community are invited to join the Board of County Supervisors in honoring the country's veterans during a ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at Prince William County War Memorial in Freedom Park in recognition of Armed Forces Day May 14 and Memorial Day May 27.

National recognition for UVA

Today, April 10, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) officially congratulating the University of Virginia men’s basketball team for winning the 2019 NCAA championship.

Closing US/Mexico border could wreak economic havoc for Virginia

Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border to stop immigrant families from crossing the southwest border, no matter the economic impact.

Rep. Wittman to hold listening session with US Postal Service April 5 near Williamsburg

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced April 2 that he will host a listening session with the United States Post Office (USPS) Richmond District Office in James City County on April 5 at 10 a.m. in Toana. The event will give residents a chance to voice mail delivery and customer service concerns, as well as share their suggestions for improvement.

Sens. Warner and Kaine call for privatized military housing protections in Defense spending bill

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala D. Harris (both D-CA) called on the Senate Armed Services Committee to include in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act portions of an essential bill to address hazards in private military housing.

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