Federal Government Military Money & Taxes
IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
11/14/24 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
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.
Rep. Comstock’s anti-gang language included in Commerce Justice Science appropriations bill
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FROM the Office of Congresswoman Barbara Comstock 07/15/17 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-VA-10) made the following statement July 14 after her proposed language to fight MS-13 and other gangs was included in the report accompanying the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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Wittman backs House passage of defense authorization; seapower, local priorities included
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FROM Congressman Rob Wittman's Office 07/15/17 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, July 14 backed House passage of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18 NDAA).
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Corey Stewart announces bid for US Senate
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FROM Staff Reports 07/13/17 / Breaking News / Federal Government / People & Places / Politics / Woodbridge /
Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and a Republican, announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate at a press conference this morning at his home in Woodbridge.
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Sen. Warner introduces legislative fixes to boost existing Affordable Care Act
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07/12/17 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced three proposals July 12 with targeted fixes to improve the existing Affordable Care Act (ACA) by providing greater stability to health care markets while expanding choices and lowering coverage costs for consumers.
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Congressman Wittman statement on Senate decision to work through August recess
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FROM the Office of Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) 07/11/17 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
"Congress still has major work to do and we can't get it done with members back in their districts. Senator McConnell is right to keep the Senate working and I will continue to urge Speaker Ryan to follow suit," Congressman Wittman said.
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US Rep. Gerald Connolly to host Alzheimer’s town hall meeting on morning of July 10
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FROM Congressman Gerald Connolly's Office 07/09/17 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Hosted in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, the event will feature remarks by Congressman Connolly on legislative actions he has taken to fight the disease in Congress and remarks from community leaders.
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Getting ready for 2020 Census: US Census Bureau asks local governments to update addresses
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FROM the United States Census Bureau 07/06/17 / Federal Government / Local Government / People & Places /
Beginning this month, state, local and tribal governments around the country will start the process of ensuring the accuracy of their address lists through the 2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses operation.
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US Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) shares a heathcare story from Haymarket
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FROM the Office of US Senator Tim Kaine 07/05/17 / Federal Government / Haymarket / Health & Safety / People & Places /
US Senator Tim Kaine's office sent the following story from a Haymarket mother on the impact that Medicaid cuts would have on her five-year-old daughter.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
