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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation

Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.

Healthcare expanded for veterans, reports Rep. Spanberger

In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran healthcare, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service — whether at home or abroad — are now eligible to enroll directly in VA healthcare, according to US Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who represents part of the Prince William County area.

Make appointment now for VA Claims session to be held in Haymarket on April 6

A VA Claims Session will be held in Haymarket on April 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and hosted by the ALL AMERICAN VFW POST 12218 of Haymarket/Gainesville.

Severe Weather Awareness Week March 4-10

SEVERE Weather Awareness Week will be conducted by the National Weather Service March 4-10, with a different type of weather emergency highlighted each day: for example, tornadoes, flooding, severe thunderstorms,

Sen. Kaine to host March 8 roundtable on protecting availability of in-vitro fertilization (IVF)

On Friday, March 8, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D-VA, who is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, will host a roundtable in Arlington to discuss the need to protect the availability of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in Virginia and across the nation.

Fraud alert against Social Security impostors on “Slam the Scam Day”

AARP Virginia says one of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source – often a government agency such as the Social Security Administration.

U.S. makes third payment on new commuter terminal at Dulles

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), who represents part of the Prince William County area,reports that Washington Dulles International Airport will receive $35 million in federal funding for construction of a new 14-gate regional and commuter terminal.

U.S. Civil Rights Trail adds Fredericksburg component

The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washingtonreport that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Va. Senate Democrats take credit for defeating four bills to restrict voting

According to a news release, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated Bills 32, 42, 81 and 92 that would have added restrictions to voting including restricted access to early voting, reverse same day voter registration, required photo ID to register and required usw of social; security numbers to verify voter ID.

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