Saturday - March 28, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia

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"Law & Order President" Trump Pardons January 6 Insurrectionists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause issued the following news release: * * * "Law & Order President" Trump Pardons January 6 Insurrectionists WASHINGTON-- The Trump administration today issued a sweeping series of pardons for those involved in the January 6, 2021, attack by armed insurrectionists seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Many already convicted for their role in the attack will see their sentences commuted. The following is a statement from Co  more
AFP Congratulates President Trump, Vice President Vance on Inauguration Day
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: * * * AFP Congratulates President Trump, Vice President Vance on Inauguration Day Nation's Largest Grassroots Organization Has Already Pledged $20M to Partner with Trump Administration to Unleash New Era of Prosperity for America ARLINGTON, VA - Americans for Prosperity's President and Chief Executive Officer Emily Seidel released the following statement congratulating Presid  more
AIA Congratulates President Trump and Vice President Vance, Reaffirms Industry's Commitment to Collaboration
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * AIA Congratulates President Trump and Vice President Vance, Reaffirms Industry's Commitment to Collaboration Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning congratulated President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after they were sworn in today. "The Aerospace Industries Association congratulates President Donald T  more
American Chiropractic Association: Congress Reintroduces Bill to Increase Medicare Coverage of Chiropractic Services
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- The American Chiropractic Association issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation that would increase patient access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic was reintroduced Jan. 16 in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 539/ S. 106) would reduce barriers to care and enable seniors and other beneficiaries to more fully access the chiropractic profession's evidence-b  more
Association's Novel Bid Protest Strategy Topples President Biden's Unlawful Project Labor Mandate for Federal Construction Projects
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * Association's Novel Bid Protest Strategy Topples President Biden's Unlawful Project Labor Mandate for Federal Construction Projects U.S. Court of Federal Claims Ruling Validates the Associated General Contractors' Argument that Mandating PLAs for Most Federal Construction Projects Is an Unauthorized Set-AsideĀ  The Associated General Contractors of Ameri  more
Go RVing Brings Show Season to the Masses
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: Go RVing generated significant media buzz at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa last week with the goal of driving more consumers to shows across the country. The campaign secured national coverage on FOX News Channel's "Big Money" show, highlighting the excitement surrounding the RV industry and the upcoming RV show season. In addition to the national spotlight, Go RVing facilitated local television segments i  more
Jan. 20: Two Visions for Democracy in America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause issued the following news release: * * * Jan. 20: Two Visions for Democracy in America WASHINGTON-- This year, Jan. 20 marks both Inauguration Day for the Trump Administration and the celebration of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following is a statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon: "Today offers two competing visions for America: one led by the well-off and well-connected and another led  more
NARFE Commends Reintroduction of Equal COLA Act
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement in response to the reintroduction of the Equal COLA Act by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-VA: "The Equal COLA Act would ensure federal retirees maintain the value of their retirement annuities, earned through careers in public service, by providing full cost of living adjustme  more
NASDA Congratulates Donald Trump on Being Inaugurated as President of the United States, Emphasizes Importance of Federal and State Government Collaboration
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States. NASDA looks forward to working with his administration to champion solutions for food and agricultural production. "State departments of agriculture are steady leaders in helping communities solve some of rural and urban Americ  more
Novel PET Approach Identifies Early Signs of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Novel PET Approach Identifies Early Signs of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # Reston, VA ( January 20, 2025 )-- A new molecular imaging technique-- 18 F-FAPI PET--can detect the first signs of tissue remodeling in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing   more
University of Lynchburg's MEd in Special Education Program to Offer Two New Endorsement Tracks
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: The University of Lynchburg's Master of Education in Special Education program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education to offer courses leading to two new endorsements: Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PreK-12) and Career and Technical Education -- Transition and Special Needs. Both options meet a critical need in the state of Virginia. To be eligible for the Special Education De  more